Utilities and Energy Providers

Networks for Utilities

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Solving problems for Utilities

Utilities and energy providers are being asked to provide more energy, integrate more renewable energy sources, expand their grid, meet sustainability targets, ensure the security of their assets, all while adhering to strict regulation.

Power plants, wind farms, and solar parks are central to meeting today’s rapidly growing energy demands. However, aging infrastructure, remote locations and rising maintenance costs are making the integration of renewables increasingly complex.

High-voltage lines, substations and towers stretch across massive distances, making real-time monitoring and field crew coordination incredibly difficult. Delays in data transmission and slow response times can turn minor grid faults into major outages.

Managing a complex web of smart meters, substations and transformers makes it tough to accurately forecast consumption and increases the threat of energy theft.

Add to this the impact of extreme weather incidents, the acceleration of energy demand from AI, legacy networks coming to end of life and the increased threat from Cybersecurity risks, its clear why more and more utilities and energy providers are recognising digitalization as a key enabler in meeting the demands placed on them.

Grid Transformation

Compliance

Cyber Security

Why not Wifi? Or with a public operator? What does private LTE and 5G offer?

Reliability

The four key reliability KPIs SAIDI, SAIFI, CAIDI, and MAIFI each benefit from the improved speed, coverage and determinism that private LTE and 5G delivers. The sections below explain the mechanism behind each improvement, with a summary reference table at the end:

KPI The 5G Benefit
SAIDI Faster fault detection & isolation via real-time field device reporting
SAIFI Earlier intervention from predictive, sensor-driven threat detection
CAIDI Reduced restoration time through SCADA, remote switching & live crew comms
MAIFI Fewer momentary interruptions via coordinated protection & switching

See here for more information on the impact of private 5G on reliability KPIs for Utilities and Energy Providers.

Commercial Advantages

Maximizing ROI and Asset Performance

Benefit LTE and 5G Contribution
Reduced Downtime Real-time monitoring and fault detection
Lower OPEX Predictive maintenance, fewer field visits
Faster Time to Respond Instant alerts and remote diagnostics
Smart Grid Enablement Supports real-time energy demand/supply balancing
New Revenue Streams Enable value-added services (data insights, energy-as-a-service models)

Safety and Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector

Ultra-reliable high bandwidth networks on dedicated, isolated 5G private network infrastructure.

Category How LTE and 5G Helps
Worker Safety Real-time alerts, AR/VR training, emergency comms
Site Surveillance High-res camera feeds over private 5G
Cybersecurity Encrypted network slicing, isolated data paths
Compliance Supports critical infrastructure standards (e.g. IEC)

What is Raemis?

Find out more

Our “Private Networks In Utilities” whitepaper walks through how Private 5G is changing the way Utilities manage their networks. From real-time fault detection and predictive maintenance to secure field communications and autonomous grid operations. It also outlines the specific capabilities that make Private 5G not just a fit, but the future.

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