Wirepas, a global leader in ultra-reliable, large-scale mesh connectivity, has reached a major milestone by connecting 10 million smart electricity meters in India, one of the world’s largest and most demanding IoT environments. Following this success, the company is now introducing its scalable RF mesh technology, based on NR+, a new global standard for massive-scale, ultra-reliable IoT, to Europe’s next-generation energy grids. As a fully European technology, NR+ provides the reliable, secure, and cost-effective foundation that Europe needs to ensure a resilient energy supply amid the continent’s ongoing energy transition.
“Reliability at scale isn’t theoretical for us; it is a responsibility we take seriously,” said Teppo Hemiä, CEO of Wirepas. “India represents the toughest testbed imaginable for IoT—dense, diverse, and dynamic. If a radio network can perform there, it can perform anywhere. This experience serves as the strongest proof point for Europe’s energy future. At the same time, Europe sets the highest standards for compliance and trust. Meeting its stringent requirements for connectivity, interoperability, and data protection demonstrates the maturity and robustness of our technology.”
Wirepas’ mesh technology has been deployed in some of the largest smart metering networks globally, including networks with over one million meters in a single deployment. These networks achieve 99.99% reliability across diverse geographies, from dense urban high-rises to remote rural areas, even under extreme environmental conditions. New meters join the network seamlessly every few seconds, continuously expanding its reach and resilience while reducing workforce requirements, an important advantage in a sector facing a shortage of skilled engineers.
Unlike centralized cellular or PLC systems, each meter in a Wirepas RF mesh functions as both a transmitter and receiver, creating a self-healing, decentralized network that continues to operate even when individual connections fail. The result is uninterrupted, large-scale data flow without the need for costly infrastructure or single points of failure.
Europe’s energy systems are undergoing a historic transformation driven by electrification, with smart meter coverage expected to reach 80% by 2029, equivalent to 285 million devices. The European Commission projects €580 billion in grid investments by 2030, including €170 billion focused on digitalization. However, many existing networks still rely on legacy PLC or cellular technologies that are not designed for the scale, reliability, or affordability required today.
As utilities integrate millions more connected devices, resilient, self-healing RF mesh networks are emerging as a critical enabler. Hemiä added, “Digitalized grids can only function efficiently if every meter and sensor communicates seamlessly to balance demand, optimize supply, and ensure stability, while supporting secure financial transactions. Decentralized energy systems require decentralized communication, which NR+ and Wirepas deliver.”
Wirepas’ NR+ technology, developed in Europe, uses license-exempt spectrum to build massive IoT networks, offering resilience through decentralized, self-healing connectivity, affordability by eliminating dependence on proprietary networks and high patent fees, and sustainability via low-power, flexible infrastructure that supports data-driven energy optimization without network sunsets. These strengths directly contribute to the Energy Trilemma by enhancing security, equity, and sustainability. Wirepas will present its latest technology and share success stories from India at Enlit Europe 2025 in Bilbao, Spain, from 18–20 November 2025. Visitors can find Wirepas at the ESMIG pavilion, stand number 1.D40.
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