Advanced BPL Solutions for a Connected Grid
Founded in 2000 as a spin off of EDF French utility for electricity distribution, DéfiDev is the leading French designer and firmware for Powerline Communications (PLC) in the field of utilities and the first licencee company to develop and market PLC products delivering data rates of up to 350 Mbps.
DéfiDev technology sets global benchmarks in terms of performances and features and enhances the competitive advantages of broadband PLC, providing solutions for every segment of the grid, from the most performance-demanding backhaul optical switch to the most cost-sensitive home networking PLC appliance. DéfiDev took part to the international standard ITU Ghn and initiatives in the field of AMR and smart grid protocol.
Solutions
Nationwide SmartGrid Rollout
Deployed a comprehensive BPL grid for real-time grid monitoring and management.
Utility Smart Gateway
Enabled high-speed automated meter reading for over 500,000 households in urban and suburban area.
Intelligent Streetlight Network
Transformed a city's lighting into a connected network for adaptive lighting and public Wi-Fi.