Trilliant said that its SecureMesh Communication Technology, together with GE’s Grid IQ SaaS is expected to offer Holly Springs the benefits of advanced smart grid deployments without the high costs associated with owning the smart grid assets and managing the deployments themselves.
The city of Holly Springs wanted to make smart grid investments to boost its operational efficiency, improve reliability and also increase the customer engagement.
GE Digital Energy business software solutions product line leader Todd Jackson said, "Our end-to-end solutions, combined with the Trilliant Communications Platform provide Holly Springs with a powerful combination to efficiently and effectively achieve their smart grid goals.”
Trilliant public power vice president Jim Hanson said, ”We are confident that our advanced communications technology combined with GE’s excellent smart grid leadership will help Holly Springs deliver the benefits of smarter energy to its customers."
Holly Springs mayor Kelvin Buck said, ”We believe GE’s proven leadership and expertise through its Grid IQ SaaS offering, along with Trilliant’s Smart Grid Communications Platform technology, will provide us the best smart grid solutions that fit our unique needs.”
As part of the Trilliant Communications Platform, SecureMesh provides utilities with the flexibility to phase in smart grid deployments to first meet the most pressing needs, such as smart distribution, smart metering, or smart consumer.
