Smart Grid Solutions

Powercom produces hardware and software for demand response, load control, energy monitoring, energy forecasting, and energy management. Powercom smart meter technology with its real time performance and the complimentary smart home equipment enables it to become the standard platform for the demand side of the energy equation.

Powercom built its applications based on open system structure. The goal is to give utilities more control, integrators more tools, vendors more power, and customers more visibility.

Powercom product line covers a wide range of functions:

Energy management system for utilities � lets customers, control energy usage for peak shaving and efficiency. Enables the utility company to control total or specific load.
Energy management system for consumers - uses RF communication between the smart meter to the In Home display and the Appliance control units within the house.
Smart home control� Setting control values for home control units to allow efficiency and smart use of energy.
Smart plugs- can remotely measure and control any plugged in appliance.
In-home displays- show energy consumption and prices for money-saving adjustments, usage of all meter types (Water, Gas, and Heating etc.). Set rules of smart energy usage.
Desktop, Phone & Web applications for consumers - provide a tool to see all usage information, set rules and have remote control over mobile platforms as SMS.
Applications for utilities � includes energy forecasting, network management, direct load control, customer load control, and usage presentment.

Powercom distinguishes itself in the market place in number of ways:

Comprehensive communication solution � Broad offering of communication technologies as Dynamic PLC, RF and GSM/GPRS solutions enables full smart metering/smart grid solutions.
Open architecture - Powercom solutions are based on open APIs allowing developers access to modify the solutions according their needs.
Upgradable devices - All Powercom devices (including the smart meters) can be upgraded via the central office software.
Consumer focus - Easy to use products with user friendly interfaces.

Key Differentiators