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Build a communications platform for smarter, greener and more productive energy operations

Lead the way to the new energy future with an end-to-end mission-critical grid communications architecture that lets you bring higher levels of intelligence, automation and performance to every facet of your operations.

Our energy industry solutions empower you to unleash the full potential of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 to ramp up productivity and support new business models. They provide the reliable connectivity you need to take on your biggest challenges, from supporting more sustainable power transmission and distribution to enabling autonomous operations and opening new paths to growth.

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Discover the powerful opportunities in the new energy market

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Synchronization in Power Distribution Networks

This white paper describes how synchronization technologies such as the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) can address the demands of power distribution network applications that…

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The metaverse at work: deep dive into power and utilities

Read this industry-specific report and take the first step towards shaping your metaverse journey.

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Connect to Protect: Private Communications Networks

SDG&E deploys a private communications network to monitor and maintain its grid in real time, so it can reduce its wildfire risk.

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Resolve network issues proactively with AI/ML, automation and expert insight

Take fixed access network care to the next level with predictive analytics.

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A digital journey from conventional to virtualized substations

Discover the positive benefits IEC 61850 networking blueprint brings to the industry.

Test Report

Nokia Schneider IP-MPLS Validation Poster

Schneider Electric validating teleprotection over IP/MPLS

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The history of broadband’s future

From the birth of broadband to the world’s first demo of 100G PON, we’ve led the way in delivering broadband for the future, now.

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Reliable, secure teleprotection over packet networks

Operating a reliable, efficient and stable electric grid requires safeguards

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Harness the power of a utility private OT cloud

Enabling seamless IED-workload interconnect

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Building the digital substation communication foundation

A confluence of energy technology innovations and government sustainability policy is drastically changing how electricity is generated and consumed.

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Burns & McDonnell test report 9500 MPR validation for electric utilities

The most mission-critical and time sensitive application for a utility is teleprotection and Nokia stands alone with its solution of teleprotection over IP/MPLS and packet…

Test report

Successful validation of reliable and secure IP/MPLS communications for current differential protection by university of strathclyde engineering

This sheet explains the successful validation of reliable and secure IP/MPLS communications for current differential protection. It goes into detail about the test results and…

A grid communications architecture built for tomorrow

Our solutions empower you to build an adaptive smart grid that can quickly and efficiently respond to any opportunity or challenge. They reliably and securely connect all your physical assets, applications, systems and workers by extending the mission-critical grid communications network from the private LTE field area network (FAN) and mission-critical IP/MPLS WAN to the data center fabric.

This end-to-end connectivity provides you with a platform for enabling real-time monitoring, automation and control across your grid. It will accelerate your digital transformation and ensure that you’re ready for the demands of the new energy future.

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See our energy solutions in action

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NYPA: Driving utility operations into the digital future

New York Power Authority is using our private LTE solution to build a modernized critical communications foundation for new utility applications.

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Eskom and Nokia: Experience and collaboration make the difference

Our solutions and experience are helping South Africa’s Eskom boost productivity by accelerating its journey to substation automation and full digitalization.

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REN: Modernizing power transmission networks for the digital era

We’re helping Portugal’s energy transmission system operator upgrade its optical network to keep pace with new operational communications demands.

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How utilities are powering Denmark’s digital revolution

Our GPON solutions enable utilities to provide broadband services that create opportunities for people and businesses throughout Denmark.

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RTE partners with Nokia to transform operational telecom network

Our grid communications solutions are helping France’s electricity transmission system operator support critical grid protection applications and embrace the digital future.