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
Hybrid G3-PLC for an effortless KPI
With the introduction of Hybrid G3-ALLIANCE technology, utilities can save millions of Euro in the maintanence and clean-up costs due to a back-up RF channel and the ability of each communication node in the network to switch from PLC and RF and vice versa. Click here...
G3-PLC for the Smart Metering Rollout in Romania
G3-ALLIANCE for the Smart Metering Rollout in Romania: It is a great pleasure to announce that Electrică Romania launced a tender for 500,000 smart G3-ALLIANCE meters with an estimated value of 36,5 MEUR! Electrică, the major player in the Romanian energy market, with...