Poland’s PGE taps Nokia for country-wide critical backhaul network

Nokia has been selected by PGE, Poland’s largest power grid operator, to deploy a country-wide critical backhaul network.

Utilizing IP/MPLS technology, this network will provide foundational connectivity for its private wireless infrastructure for critical communications of all power grid companies operating in Poland.

The IP/MPLS backhaul network will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless and reliable communication for power grid operations.

The network is expected to bring numerous benefits to PGE and other Polish power grid operators, including increased network capacity, reduced latency and enhanced security features.

It will also continue to serve as the network platform for emerging and future grid applications as PGE continues its digital journey.

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Commenting in a release, Wojciech Dąbrowski, president of the Management Board at PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, said: “The LTE450 network is one of the key elements in PGE’s building of a modern energy industry. A reliable and secure communications network combined with network metering will provide a constant, real-time picture of the operation of the energy distribution network.

“This will allow an immediate response to incidents occurring in the network and reduce the time it takes to detect and remove failures. A digitalisation, of which the LTE network is an essential element, will speed up customer service and enable new services to be offered to customers.”

Added Dirk Lewandowski, vice president Central and East Europe for Nokia Enterprise, “We are honoured to collaborate with PGE on this transformative project.

“Nokia’s IP/MPLS technology (offers) a reliable and scalable solution that aligns seamlessly with PGE’s vision for a modernised and efficient communication network. Our experience with numerous power grid operators worldwide shows that IP/MPLS is a well-established standard for Operational Telecommunication (OT) and critical communication networks.

“We look forward to supporting PGE in achieving its strategic objectives and contributing to the success of Poland‘s power grid infrastructure.”