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Meters and More Welcomes Corinex to Its Board

In an exciting development for the smart grid technology sector, Meters and More recently welcomed Corinex to its Board of Directors. This decision was announced during the Association's Annual General Assembly held on May 13, 2026. The addition of Corinex to the board is seen as a strategic move to further strengthen the organization's commitment to evaluating and promoting innovative solutions in the realm of advanced electrical grid infrastructure.

Founded in Italy, Meters and More has been at the forefront of smart meter innovation, recognized for early large-scale deployments in the energy sector. The organization remains dedicated to supporting standardization and advancement in network technologies, with an emphasis on interoperability and openness, as articulated by Carlo Maria Drago, the General Director of Meters and More. "We are committed to continuing our leadership in the standardization of innovative solutions for the benefit of our members," he stated during the meeting.

The assembly underscored the urgent need to focus on the next generation of smart meters expected to hit the market in the coming decade. Meters and More is proactively assessing operational benefits linked to new technologies, including the implementation of Broadband Power Line (BPL) technology. This technology promises to enhance grid reliability and increase energy security, a topic that has become considerable in light of recent global challenges to energy needs.

A Focus on BPL Technology
The selection of Corinex as a board member underscores the association's commitment to evaluating BPL as a means to facilitate smart metering and advanced grid infrastructure. BPL technology has been recognized as a valuable asset for enhancing the digital backbone of electric networks, allowing for better visibility and data management. Peter Sobotka, CEO of Corinex, expressed his enthusiasm about joining the board, stating, "It's an honor to join Meters and More's Board of Directors. We look forward to charting the future of BPL solutions alongside our partners in the association."

Sobotka also highlighted BPL’s potential to create significant operational realities for applications powered by AI, effectively facilitating distributed processing at the edge of the electrical network. As the utility sector increasingly turns toward digitization, BPL can provide a foundation for these advancements, ensuring that utilities can harness real-time data efficiently.

About Meters and More
Meters and More operates as an international non-profit organization dedicated to managing and promoting the communication protocol of the same name, which enables bidirectional data transfer in advanced metering infrastructure systems. The focus remains on fostering open, interoperable, and secure communication for smart metering and related network services. By leveraging the experience gained from large-scale deployments like Enel's Telegestore, Meters and More is equipped to support its members in driving smart measurement and other use cases beyond basic metering.

About Corinex
Corinex stands out as a leading provider of digital solutions for enhancing low and medium voltage distribution networks. Its innovative platform combines Broadband Power Line technology with real-time network control and detection, helping utilities improve visibility, manage congestion, and prevent overloads. Corinex is also actively involved in the standardization of BPL technology, working collaboratively with industry leaders to further advance the field. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the company continues to make strides in transforming how utilities approach network management and advancement.

With these new developments, the collaboration between Meters and More and Corinex marks a significant step towards a more innovative and efficient future for the smart grid sector.