The third annual Landis + Gyr Symposium brought together industry leaders, technical experts, and clients to explore the evolving landscape of intelligent grid technologies, energy metering, and power quality solutions. The event focused on innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning to address the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector.
Key Themes & Strategic Direction
- Intelligent Grid Edge Sensors: L+G is redefining metering with devices that combine billing, operational monitoring, advanced communications, and edge computing. These sensors support real-time analytics, multi-protocol communication, and autonomous control capabilities.
- Portfolio Expansion: L+G continues to diversify its product offerings, moving from traditional metering into grid monitoring and control. New devices such as the E660, E860, and E360 are being introduced to meet evolving market needs, including compliance with emerging standards and support for distributed energy resources.
- Power Quality & Grid Stability: Presentations highlighted the importance of monitoring voltage drift, harmonics, and short-term disturbances. Real-world case studies demonstrated how poor power quality impacts industrial operations and asset longevity, underscoring the need for proactive grid management.
- Digitalisation & Virtualisation: The future of metering includes virtualised solutions and digital instrumentation. L+G is actively involved in standard-setting bodies and pilot projects to support this transition.
Operational & Regulatory Updates
- Code of Practice Changes: Updates to COPs and BSCPs were discussed, including new accuracy classes, calibration requirements, and protocol approvals. These changes aim to streamline compliance and improve data integrity across the sector.
- Communication Protocols: Vodafone presented on the obsolescence of legacy protocols like CSD and DTMF, urging a shift to IP-based technologies. The industry is moving toward more robust, secure, and scalable communication standards such as NB-IoT and LTE Cat-M1.
- Security & Interoperability: Enhanced security features, including mutual authentication, encrypted communications, and access control lists, are being integrated into new metering devices to address growing cybersecurity concerns.
Customer Engagement & Networking
- The symposium emphasised the value of peer-to-peer networking, collaborative problem-solving, and open dialogue. Attendees were encouraged to engage with product managers, technical experts, and fellow industry professionals to share insights and explore new solutions.
- Special recognition was given to key contributors like Sasha, whose technical leadership has been instrumental in building customer trust and driving innovation.
Looking Ahead
- L+G is on track to meet its 2025 financial targets, with strong year-on-year growth and expanding market leadership.
- Upcoming product certifications and launches (e.g., E860 and E360) are expected to further strengthen L+G position in the intelligent metering and grid management space.
- The organisation remains committed to supporting decarbonisation, energy transition, and consumer empowerment through future-proof technologies and strategic partnerships.