As utilities modernize their infrastructure, many are discovering the power of Wi-SUN to connect more than just one part of the grid. Whether your smart grid journey began with smart meters or smart street lighting, the next logical step is to bring both together – on a single, interoperable, and future-proof network.
Wi-SUN is an open-standard, long-range wireless mesh technology built for scale. Its ability to support multiple applications across a unified network makes it an ideal foundation for forward-thinking utilities. If you’ve already deployed Wi-SUN for one application, you’re well positioned to expand – and if you’re just getting started, a Wi-SUN network gives you the flexibility to grow in any direction.
Why Combine Smart Meters and Streetlights on Wi-SUN?
Whether your network started with metering or lighting, the value of using Wi-SUN for both is clear: more efficient operations, simplified maintenance, and a lower total cost of ownership. Here’s why:
One Network, Multiple Applications
Bringing streetlights and meters onto the same Wi-SUN mesh network allows utilities to manage both systems with a single platform. This reduces integration complexity, operational silos, and infrastructure costs.
Scalability That Works Both Ways
Already have smart meters deployed? You can easily layer in lighting. Started with lighting? Now you have the foundation to add smart metering. Wi-SUN’s flexible architecture ensures that expansion is simple, no matter where you began.
Stronger Reliability and Coverage
Wi-SUN’s mesh networking offers exceptional coverage, resiliency, and fault tolerance. If one device goes down, data reroutes automatically. This kind of redundancy is essential for mission-critical infrastructure like lighting and metering.
Smarter Maintenance
Remote diagnostics and real-time status updates make it easier to maintain both systems. Fewer truck rolls and faster issue resolution lead to better service and reduced operational costs.
Synchronized Upgrades
With a shared network, firmware updates and device management for both streetlights and meters can be handled at once – streamlining operations and minimizing downtime.
Beyond Lighting and Metering: A Future-Proof Network
Wi-SUN isn’t just about lighting and metering. It sets the stage for a broader range of applications, including:
- Grid Automation & Transformer Monitoring – Improve system reliability and real-time visibility.
- EV Charging Infrastructure – Connect and manage public charging stations with ease.
- Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) – Optimize solar, battery, and other renewable assets with intelligent controls.
Build Smarter – Whichever Way You Start
The message is simple: no matter where your smart grid journey begins – lighting or metering – Wi-SUN ensures you’re ready for what’s next. Its open standard, interoperability, and multi-application support mean you’re never boxed in.
Let’s talk about how MMB Networks can help you expand your Wi-SUN network and unlock the full potential of smart utility infrastructure.
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