Smart meters now capture far more than basic consumption data. They can record voltage, current, frequency, power factor and outage events, giving utilities a more detailed view of network conditions. The value of that information depends on whether it can be transmitted reliably and frequently enough to support operational decisions.
CyanConnode provides the communications infrastructure that moves this data from meters into utility systems. Reliable data transmission can help utilities identify voltage problems, transformer stress, outages and equipment issues earlier, improving the potential for predictive maintenance.
This places communications technology at an important point in the smart grid. Analytical tools can only work effectively if the underlying data is complete, timely and dependable. CyanConnode’s role is to provide that data layer rather than the analytics themselves.
The company is also emphasising interoperability. Its approach uses open standards and is designed to connect with meter data management systems, energy management platforms and other enterprise applications without relying on proprietary integrations. This can reduce integration risk for utilities operating increasingly complex technology environments. It also gives CyanConnode a broader position within smart metering deployments where flexibility and compatibility are becoming more important.
The need for detailed meter data is growing as electricity networks become more decentralised. Rooftop solar, battery storage and electric vehicle charging are creating more variable and bidirectional power flows.
Smart meters can measure both electricity imports and exports, while higher-frequency interval data can support net metering, time-of-day settlement and export compensation. CyanConnode’s communications network is designed to carry this information between meters and utility systems.
CyanConnode Holdings plc (LON:CYAN) is a world leader in the design and development of Narrowband RF mesh networks that enable Omni Internet of Things (IoT) communications.
