How a New Alliance Is Rewiring Australia’s Power System

Landis+Gyr and PLUS ES partner to improve grid visibility, aligning with proposed reforms as utilities adapt to solar and EV growth

27 Sep 2025

Australia’s power grid is changing fast, and the old ways of managing it are being tested. Rooftop solar is everywhere. Electric vehicles are no longer a niche purchase. Homes are shifting from passive users of electricity to active players in how energy is made and shared.

Against this backdrop, Landis+Gyr and PLUS ES have announced a partnership that signals a clear direction for the industry. The focus is not new wires or substations, but better insight into what is happening at the grid’s edges, where most of the change is taking place.

The two companies are tackling a growing problem for utilities: limited visibility beyond major network assets. As power flows become more dynamic at the local level, operators need more than monthly meter reads or delayed reports. The alliance centers on deploying grid edge technologies that provide faster, more granular data on usage and network conditions.

This shift reflects a wider move away from reactive grid management. Networks are now expected to predict issues before they occur, manage peaks more precisely, and accommodate far higher levels of renewable energy. Landis+Gyr says the goal is to turn raw meter data into usable intelligence that helps utilities run networks more efficiently while supporting cleaner energy.

PLUS ES brings local know-how to the table. With deep experience in metering services and communications, the company is positioned to help utilities modernize existing systems while meeting Australian regulatory and data security standards. Executives have pointed to proposed AEMC reforms, including support for near real time data access, as a key reason the partnership makes sense now.

The impact could reach beyond network operators. Better data may allow retailers to offer clearer pricing and give households more insight into how and when they use power. Over time, this could unlock services that reward flexibility, from smarter EV charging to better use of home batteries.

There are still hurdles, particularly around integration and secure data handling. Even so, alliances like this are becoming central to Australia’s energy transition, offering utilities a clearer view of the grid and a firmer footing for the future.