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Recently, Tongyu Communications has precisely addressed the pain points and challenges in power grid construction by successfully developing its own satellite IoT terminal. Tailored for power communication scenarios in remote areas, this product functions as a “dedicated satellite phone” for the power grid. It will primarily serve power IoT construction projects, efficiently resolving the challenge of transmitting grid monitoring data from ground communication blind spots in mountainous regions, plateaus, and remote coastal areas. This establishes critical communication support for the intelligent upgrade of power grids, marking a new phase in the application of China's satellite IoT technology within the power industry.

In power grid construction, scenarios like substation monitoring in remote areas, renewable energy station operations, and transmission line inspections have long been hampered by insufficient ground communication base station coverage, unstable signals, and disruptions during extreme weather. These issues prevent real-time transmission of grid operation data and remote monitoring of equipment status, creating a critical bottleneck constraining the intelligent development of power grids. Traditional manual inspection methods are not only inefficient but also carry high risks and costs, failing to meet the demands of modern grid lean management.

Tongyu Communications' newly launched satellite IoT terminal leverages the technical advantages of satellite technology—including wide-area coverage, strong anti-interference capabilities, and freedom from geographical constraints—to establish an integrated “space-ground” power communication network. This terminal eliminates dependence on ground-based stations, enabling stable transmission of power grid monitoring data directly via satellite links. It also supports intelligent switching between multiple network modes, ensuring “uninterrupted, delay-free” data transmission and perfectly adapting to the complex communication demands of remote power grid areas.

As a “new infrastructure” for power communications, this terminal can be widely applied across the entire operational lifecycle of remote grid systems, enabling comprehensive capabilities from data collection and equipment monitoring to emergency support:

Precise Electricity Data Collection: Interfaces with concentrators, electricity meters, and other devices to transmit critical power consumption data in real time, significantly boosting terminal online rates and collection success rates while eliminating inefficient manual data supplementation.

Efficient Operation and Maintenance of Renewable Energy Sites: Provides stable communication links for photovoltaic and wind power stations in regions like deserts and Gobi, effectively shortening testing cycles and reducing curtailment losses.

Intelligent transmission line inspection: Supports real-time upload of inspection data combined with positioning capabilities, significantly boosting inspection efficiency while reducing risks associated with manual patrols;

Remote equipment status monitoring: Enables 24/7 condition monitoring of unmanned facilities like power base stations and transmission towers, supports remote command execution, reduces on-site maintenance frequency, and lowers operational costs.

The launch of this satellite IoT terminal not only expands the industry application boundaries of satellite IoT technology but also provides a replicable and scalable practical model for the intelligent transformation of remote grid areas. It is expected to propel China's power communications industry into a new phase of “integrated terrestrial and space coverage across all regions.”

“Communication in remote grid areas remains a critical bottleneck for power intelligence. Tongyu Communications' satellite IoT terminal precisely addresses this pain point,” stated a company representative. “Moving forward, we will deepen the integration of satellite communications with the power sector, delivering superior communication solutions to build safer, more efficient, and smarter modern power networks. This will accelerate energy transition and grid upgrades under the dual carbon goals.”