Salzer Electronics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Wirepas, a global leader in wireless mesh connectivity headquartered in Finland, to integrate the Wirepas Certified platform into its smart electricity meters. The collaboration is set to deliver next-generation metering solutions designed to help utilities enhance efficiency, reliability and grid intelligence.
Through this partnership, Salzer will incorporate the Wirepas Certified platform into its smart metering portfolio, enabling meters to operate as part of a self-optimizing and collaborative mesh network. The system dynamically adjusts to maintain uninterrupted data flow across diverse environments, including dense urban centers, remote rural regions and mixed infrastructure settings.
The integration enables utilities to deploy robust communication networks without the need for extensive additional infrastructure. By leveraging adaptive wireless mesh technology, utilities can achieve reliable connectivity, scalable deployments and improved operational performance while reducing complexity and costs.
Lakshminarayana (LN), Vice President at Salzer, stated that the partnership reinforces the company’s focus on delivering intelligent, future-ready solutions for the evolving energy landscape. He noted that integrating the Wirepas Certified platform strengthens Salzer’s ability to provide accurate, adaptable and interoperable metering technologies aligned with the demands of modern power grids.
Sebastian Pellorce, SVP AMI India at Wirepas, said that Salzer’s adoption of the platform reflects a forward-looking approach to smart metering. He emphasized that resilient, scalable communication networks are essential for utilities seeking long-term reliability and performance in advanced metering infrastructure deployments.
The Wirepas platform enables devices to form decentralized mesh networks that automatically route data through the most efficient path. This ensures high network resilience, even if individual nodes become unavailable. By embedding this capability into its meters, Salzer aims to support utilities in delivering consistent service while enhancing grid visibility and operational agility.
Salzer is a leading provider of total and customized electrical solutions across switchgears, wires and cables, and energy management systems. The company operates four manufacturing facilities in Coimbatore and is recognized as India’s largest manufacturer of CAM-operated rotary switches and wire ducts. In recent years, Salzer has expanded into advanced energy solutions, including smart metering, intelligent grid systems and IoT-enabled energy management technologies.
Wirepas delivers scalable IoT connectivity solutions that power ultra-resilient mesh networks for industrial and commercial applications worldwide. Its technology is deployed across millions of devices, including large-scale smart electricity meter networks, supporting mission-critical monitoring and control systems globally.
