U.K., April 9 -- Satellite-enabled connectivity technologies are playing a pivotal role in accelerating digital transformation across the utilities sector, extending the reliability, efficiency and security of tomorrow's smart grid.

With today's electricity providers under pressure to consistently improve service quality and minimise outages, reliable connectivity is absolutely vital. Satellite is an increasingly important tool - particularly for providers in remote areas - where it helps in eliminating cellular coverage dark spots and working as a highly reliable backup communications system when other connectivity networks fail.

Smart grid technologies are numerous, but they predominantly include centralised automated reclosers, advanc...