DISTRICT HEATING UTILITIES
Enable improved and more resource-efficient district heating and cooling
Smart Technology in District Heating and Cooling Utilities
The district heating utilities sector is harnessing the transformative power of smart technology to drive operational and societal benefits. Advanced features like smart metering, network monitoring, and predictive maintenance are streamlining operations and increasing reliability.
Simultaneously, consumers are at the heart of this transformation, benefiting from enhanced control and transparency. Real-time data access empowers consumers to better manage their heating consumption, leading to energy savings and cost reductions.
Why District Heating and Cooling Utilities Choose to Work with Netmore
For district heating and cooling utilities, Netmore is more than a network provider. We are a world-leading digital transformation technology company. Our communication platform and business approach are designed to reduce risk and deliver maximum long-term value for your organization.
Domain Expertise
Netmore has developed a proven methodology for designing, building, and managing highly scalable, secure, and cost-effective low power wide area networks. More than a network provider, we have become a trusted expert in leading full-scale AMI, smart metering, and gas infrastructure projects.
Interoperability
Our platform architecture supports a combination of standards-based Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technologies that optimizes coverage while simultaneously addressing the inefficiencies, high operational costs, and vendor lock-in associated with legacy solutions.
Cost Predictability
Netmore’s per-device pricing and service level commitments provide customers with full cost control. SLAs for mission critical applications can be customized through individual commercial agreements, optimizing performance for project success and ROI.
Focus on Sustainability
Our future-proof network is developed for optimal IoT connectivity and scalability to help our customers save rewources, energy, money, and time. Ultimately, enabling you to accomplish more with less.
Domain Expertise
Netmore has developed a proven methodology for designing, building, and managing highly scalable, secure, and cost-effective low power wide area networks. More than a network provider, we have become a trusted expert in leading full-scale AMI, smart metering, and gas infrastructure projects.
Interoperability
Our platform architecture supports a combination of standards-based Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technologies that optimizes coverage while simultaneously addressing the inefficiencies, high operational costs, and vendor lock-in associated with legacy solutions.
Cost Predictability
Netmore’s per-device pricing and service level commitments provide customers with full cost control. SLAs for mission critical applications can be customized through individual commercial agreements, optimizing performance for project success and ROI.
Focus on Sustainability
Our future-proof network is developed for optimal IoT connectivity and scalability to help our customers save rewources, energy, money, and time. Ultimately, enabling you to accomplish more with less.
Products & Services for District Heating and Cooling Utilities
Network -as-a-Service (Naas)
Platform -as-a-Service (Paas)
Solution Enablement
Transition to Smarter Utility Usage
The Key to a Sustainable Future In Utilities and District Heating
This whitepaper navigates the smart metering ecosystem for utilities, including energy, water, and gas. It provides essential insights into the smart metering ecosystem from its evolution, benefits, business use cases, and adoption and maintenance challenges. We also introduce you to the essential technologies that can benefit district heating and cooling utility services.
Think of it as your comprehensive introduction to smart metering with LoRaWAN and how you can capitalize on this technology to create a business that embraces innovation and environmental sustainability.
District heating and cooling utilities have great potential to increase their efficiency
For utilities, digitization stands as a powerful tool to drastically enhance resource efficiency.
By leveraging real-time data, predictive analytics, and automated control systems, digitization enables optimized allocation and consumption of resources, setting the stage for more sustainable and cost-effective operations.
Low Power Wide Area Networks for District Heating & Cooling Utilities
Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) connectivity technologies, and particularly the LoRaWAN wireless networking standard, are well-suited for district heating and cooling applications.
Why District Heating and Cooling Utilities Choose LoRaWAN:
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership Compared to Competing Wireless Network Technologies
- Resilient End-to-End Security
- Bi-Directional Communication
- An Extensive Ecosystem of Device Makers and Solution Providers
- Reliable End Device Battery Life of Up to 15 Years
- Standards and System Interoperability
- Robust, Extensive Coverage
- Flexible Deployment Models
A Selection of IoT applications for District Heating and Cooling Utilities
IoT-enabled smart meters provide utilities and consumers with real-time data on heating and cooling usage. This promotes more accurate billing, allows customers to manage their heating and cooling consumption effectively, and reduces the need for manual meter readings.
IoT devices can be used to monitor the district heating and cooling network in real-time. They can detect leaks, blockages, and temperature changes instantly, which allows for swift remedial action and prevents further loss of heat or service disruption.
IoT sensors can monitor the health and efficiency of the heating system and infrastructure. They can predict equipment failure and allow utilities to fix problems before they lead to larger issues, thus extending equipment lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.
IoT can balance supply and demand in real-time. It can optimize heat generation and distribution based on current demand, reducing waste and increasing system efficiency.
IoT can monitor the performance and condition of heat substations, ensuring optimal pressure levels and temperatures, and detecting any anomalies that might affect system performance or efficiency.
With the increased interconnectivity of the grid, IoT devices can also help monitor for cyber threats, ensuring the security and reliability of the district heating and cooling supply.