Challenge
To design, build and integrate a mission critical private mobile communications network. This is to provide dedicated Smart Grid connectivity which forms part of the ESB Networks’ innovation strategy to deliver a more secure, dependable, and sustainable electricity network.
Key aims:
- Decarbonisation of the electricity system.
- Enhanced control and visibility of the electrical network.
- Supporting the increased connection of renewable energy on the electricity network.
- Enabling the electrification of heat and transport.
- Facilitating flexibility on the electrical distribution network.
- Faster fault resolution providing a reduction in outage durations.
With multiple vendors delivering different elements across the solution, integration and technical delivery alignment became a challenge, especially around IP addressing.
Solution
Complexus Limited was engaged by Sigma Wireless to provide technical design assurance to cater for the challenges of a multi-vendor delivery. Covering such disciplines as IP architecture, cybersecurity and systems integration of both the front-end capabilities and back-office operational support services.
ESB Networks selected Sigma Wireless Communications to supply and install a new 4G LTE Core Network and Radio Access Network.
- Nokia supplying the LTE (4G) Network.
- Westemo supplying the end point router (IEC101 to IEC104 interface).
- Sigma Wireless, Aspire, Ekco and IBM to provide the other back-office functions.
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