Where the Rubber Hits the Road: Private LTE Networks and the Grid Applications Utilities Are Really Pursuing

The industry is buzzing about how private LTE will enable a cleaner, more reliable and resilient grid. But what does that mean, really? What could a private LTE network do for your utility–and specifically, what are the applications and use cases that are driving leading utilities to adopt and deploy private LTE? 

From wildfire mitigation and grid visibility to mutual aid and integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), the universe of private LTE-enabled use cases is almost limitless. That new frontier of innovation and opportunity is fueling a wide and growing ecosystem of products, services, devices, and applications directly focused on addressing utility operational pain points and improving the customer experience.

This special edition includes first-hand accounts from leading utilities of the applications private LTE is enabling for them, as well as the use cases these applications address. It also provides a number of application spotlights from the technology companies driving the private LTE ecosystem.

Featured Articles

Private LTE: The Foundation for Grid Modernization Use Cases
By Jean Jones, Director of Product Marketing, Anterix

Empowering Electric Utilities with Private LTE (PLTE) Networks: Enabling Resilient Grid Communication and Future Innovations
By Elizabeth Cook, Director of Advanced Grid Systems & Grid Modernization, Duquesne Light

PLTE Plays a Major Role in Ensuring the Net Zero Energy Future
By Kelly Hoonan, Director of Business Development, SAC Wireless

Designing a Future-Proof Utility Private Wireless Network
By Kenneth Radedeau, Head of Energy Segment, North America, Nokia

The Importance of Risk Mitigation through Lab-Simulated Testing of LTE Cellular Operations and Grid Application Testing
By Marcos Ribeiro, Business Development, Easymetering

Private LTE Security
By Bill Geisler, Utility Client Executive, World Wide Technology, INC

From Vision to Reality: Private LTE Networks Transforming Utility Grids
By Changiz Sadr, Director, Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA)