In today’s built environment, not every meter can be hardwired. Whether you’re dealing with plant rooms, rooftop units, or external car parks, some parts of your site are simply too remote, too expensive, or too disruptive to reach with traditional cabling. That’s where LoRaWAN steps in — and why Elcomponent is helping organisations across the UK harness its potential.
Low-power, long-range and remarkably adaptable, LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is transforming how large organisations approach energy monitoring — especially across complex, multi-building estates.
What Is LoRaWAN — and Why Does It Matter?
LoRaWAN is a wireless communication protocol designed for low-bandwidth, long-distance data transmission. Unlike Wi-Fi or mobile networks, it’s optimised for battery-powered sensors that need to transmit small amounts of data reliably — even in hard-to-reach areas.
For energy managers, this means:
• No need for new cable runs
• Minimal disruption to operations
• Cost-effective coverage of remote assets
• Scalable deployment across buildings or campuses
Whether you’re monitoring energy use in car parks, utility basements, or temporary buildings, LoRaWAN makes it possible — and practical.
Where We Use It
At Elcomponent, we’re installing LoRaWAN-enabled energy meters in:
• Rooftop plant equipment
• Substations and generator enclosures
• Car parks and EV charging bays
• Remote site cabins or portable buildings
• Historic buildings where invasive wiring isn't an option
Because LoRaWAN meters are low-power, they can operate for years on a single battery. And because they don’t rely on site-wide Wi-Fi or mobile signal, they’re more resilient and easier to manage across large estates.
A Fully Integrated LoRaWAN Solution
Elcomponent doesn’t just supply the sensors — we provide complete LoRaWAN systems, including:
• Wireless-enabled sub-meters
• Gateways to collect and transmit the data
• Full system design and commissioning
• Integration with your energy dashboard or BMS
Our team ensures your wireless metering network works reliably, reports accurately, and delivers the insight you need — even from the most inaccessible corners of your site.
When Is LoRaWAN the Right Choice?
LoRaWAN is ideal when:
• You’re retrofitting meters to an existing building
• Wired infrastructure is cost-prohibitive or technically challenging
• You want to minimise disruption to tenants or operations
• The site is large, dispersed, or remote
• You’re looking for a low-maintenance monitoring solution
If your organisation needs energy data from places where cables can’t go, LoRaWAN energy monitoring is the smart answer — and Elcomponent is here to help you deploy it with confidence.
Elcomponent: Making Wireless Work
With decades of experience in energy monitoring, Elcomponent brings the knowledge, technology, and support you need to make wireless energy metering a seamless part of your strategy. We’ve helped businesses across manufacturing, education, healthcare and commercial property gain real insight from even the hardest-to-reach places.
Looking to add wireless sub-metering to your site? We’re ready when you are.
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