Proven and Robust Communication for Smart Metering, Smart Grids and IoT
The G3-Alliance
Our Alliance is dedicated to advancing two communication technologies: G3-PLC and G3-Hybrid. These technologies, standardized under ITU-T G.9903, utilize existing powerline infrastructure as well as radio for cost-effective data communication.
G3 Standard:
A Robust Alternative to Wi-SUN and PRIME for Smart Metering & IoT
G3 offers cost-effective, secure, and long-range communication for smart metering, grid automation, and industrial IoT; outperforming technologies like Wi-SUN and PRIME in many deployments. As an open and standardized solution, G3 enables seamless connectivity, interoperability, and scalability across energy networks worldwide.
MEMBERS
CERTIFIED DEVICES
PRODUCTS DEPLOYED
Why Choose G3 standard for Smart Metering?
- Interoperability
Fully compatible with smart meters and grid devices from multiple vendors. - Long-Range Communication
Overcomes coverage limitations of RF only based technologies like Wi-SUN in urban and underground environments. - Cybersecurity & Reliability
Ensures robust, encrypted communication over existing power lines. - Proven Technology
Deployed in millions of smart meters and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) networks globally.
Cost effective
Minimizes infrastructure and maintenance costs by communicating over the existing powerlines.
Robust
Designed for harsh network conditions; G3-Technologies enable a robust mode for reliable communication under noisy conditions.
Interoperable
International standard with strong certification program guarantees interoperable solutions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
LATEST NEWS
G3-PLC Alliance Infoletter No. 2/2021 has been published!
2021 is a special year for the G3-ALLIANCE Alliance as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. The Alliance was formed in 2011 following successful field tests in France. And now we are with nearly 100 members and implementations in more than 30 countries! Click here to...
Enhancing the resilience of energy infrastructure using G3-PLC
Underground cable networks considerably reduce network outages and have lower transmission losses but the maintenance cost is high compared to overhead systems. In underground systems transmission faults are rare, but the fault point is hard to locate and the repair...
Renesas CoolPhoenix 3 PLC Modem in combination with TsuRuGi (sub-GHz transceiver-RAA604S00) has received the G3-PLC Hybrid certification
Renesas is pleased to announce that CPX3 (CoolPhoenix 3 Powerline Modem-R9A06G37) in combination with TsuRuGi (sub-GHz transceiver-RAA604S00) has received the certification for the G3-ALLIANCE Hybrid specification. This paves the way to additional smart grid and IoT...