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
Utility Broadband – Getting Smart Meters on the Fiber to the Home Network
Working with Landis+Gyr, Energie Wasser Bern (EWB) in Switzerland, successfully completed a pilot project for broadband utility to the last mile. Starting with 4,500 measuring points, EWB and Landis + Gyr jointly implemented a G3-ALLIANCE based smart metering solution...
The latest published reference version of the G3-PLC Specification
The latest published reference version of the G3-ALLIANCE Specification is available on the ITU website. This new version embeds the following main features: Enhanced data frame multicast service, Enhanced LOADng (« clusterhead » forwarding scheme and RREQ...
Neuron introduces nBox-Tool RF extension for G3-PLC Hybrid PLC&RF eco-system
G3-ALLIANCE alliance member company Neuron introduces nBox-Tool RF extension for G3-ALLIANCE Hybrid PLC&RF eco-system, making it the first Hybrid PLC&RF protocol analysis tool. The nBox-Tool both controls and powers the RF protocol analyzer over a USB...