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Currently, some electricity grid operators use frequency space in the 450-470 MHz PAMR band to wirelessly read millions of smart meters. Frequency space is scarce, so a continuous trade-off needs to be made between different forms of spectrum use.
The frequency license for the grid operators has recently been extended until 17 November 2024. For the legally required large-scale deployment of smart meters, it is important that the installed and yet to be installed meters can continue to function beyond this date. Therefore, the extension includes provisions to ensure the continuity of the relevant smart meters in case of a later redistribution of the frequency space. Additionally, an investigation will be conducted on how this can be achieved in a way that optimally utilises the frequency space, allowing market parties to make the most of it and have the chance to acquire it.
The research aims to explore how the continuity of the relevant smart meters can be guaranteed. The research report will describe the available options. The researchers will primarily focus on the technical possibilities - frequency use and network-related aspects - and, where relevant, consider other factors such as business and legal aspects. The report will be a foundation for a policy intention and will be made public by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) in due course.
The research builds on the (market) research on the PAMR band that Dialogic conducted in 2016 in collaboration with TU/e.
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