WinergyNet™: Wireless Communications
architecture for the Smart grid
Redpine’s WinergyNet™
enables seamless connectivity across the Home Area Network
(HAN), Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) and Back haul
Wide Area Network (WAN). This architecture leverages
the ubiquitous Wi-Fi technology with industry-proven
security, wide-spread infrastructure and IP based
communication protocols.
The HAN comprises Smart-energy Wi-Fi devices like
Meters (electricity, water, gas), Home Appliances
(thermostats, dish-washer, etc.,), in-home wireless
display and existing Wi-Fi enabled home-area devices
(mobile, laptops,etc.). Redpine’s Smart-Energy
Wi-Fi Communications Module (RS-SE-201), Secure
Circuit Breaker System (RS-SE-501) and Ultra-low-power
Wi-Fi Communication modules for Mobile and Laptops
(RS-9110-N-01/02/03)
enable a Wi-Fi based HAN for Smart Energy Management.
The NAN comprises AMI Home Gateways (neighborhood networking
meter) and the Neighborhood-WiFi Network. Redpine’s
Advanced Metering
Gateway Systems (RS-SE-301) is equipped with
high transmit power Wi-Fi modules with 802.11s Mesh
Networking and enable a direct link from the home
AMI gateway to peer nodes. Redpine’s
Low-Power Metering
and Communications Module (RS-SE-401) provides
high transmit power and more than 10 year battery life.
Redpine’s Long-Range Simultaneous Dual-band Wi-Fi Module (RS-SE-601) enables point-to-point
back-haul communication links which use directional
antennas and high power transmitters to cover
the large communication distances required for
the Smart Grid WAN.
WinergyNet™ architecture with Redpine’s
wireless solutions is depicted below:
