Broadband Over Powerline Grid Operations

BPL AND GRID OPERATIONS

An important principle of BPL technology is that it does not affect the normal operation of the Grid, or the transmission and distribution of electricity to the consumer. BPL equipment is designed with this in mind, and both theory and practical tests have shown that BPL does not affect normal operation of the Grid.

1.    The frequencies used by BPL technology (typically 2 MHz to 34 MHz) are outside the range that would affect the Grid, and the power used (typically 0.1Watt) is insignificant compared to the power transmitted by the SEC to the consumer.

2.    Detailed tests demonstrating that BPL does not affect the normal operation of the Grid, or the transmission and distribution of electricity to the consumer have been carried out by approvals bodies in a number of countries. Fiber Bridge Communications, Inc. participated in and observed some of these tests.