From Digital Energy to Edge Computing: the intelligent evolution of the energy grid
In the landscape of connected and decentralized energy, even the most traditional tools are undergoing transformation. Today, fiscal energy meters are no longer just measuring instruments, but intelligent nodes within an ever-evolving energy ecosystem. Thanks to integration with edge devices, such as our Beeta Readers, it is possible to collect, process, and enhance energy data directly at the point where it is generated, ensuring faster response times, autonomous management, and greater local control of resources. This approach enables users—whether individuals, businesses, or communities—to make more informed decisions and proactively optimize their energy consumption and production.
This evolution opens up new scenarios for the dynamic management of energy flows, where data becomes not only a monitoring tool, but an enabler for real-time, localized optimization of consumption and production.
📡 In this context, Renewable Energy Communities (CERs) and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) find their technological foundation. The ability to accurately monitor energy withdrawals and injections, flexibly aggregate distributed resources, and respond quickly to grid conditions represents a new frontier for efficiency, sustainability, and energy autonomy.
What seemed futuristic only a few years ago is now becoming reality, thanks to the convergence of digital energy, edge computing, and artificial intelligence.
Tera continues to invest in the research and development of edge-cloud platforms capable of interfacing with existing meters, processing data locally, and contributing to the creation of an increasingly resilient, transparent, and participatory energy network.
🔍 Our CEO, Antonio Sacchetti, discusses this in greater depth in an article featured on pages 36–37 of the digital magazine Smart Building Italia, available at the following link:
👉 https://issuu.com/smartbuildingitalia/docs/smart_building_italia_n15_maggio_2025?fr=sNTIxOTg1NjgzOTc
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Tera Brings Innovative IoT Solutions to Smart Building Levante 2024
smartbuilding fiera levante bariWe are excited to announce that Tera will participate in Smart Building Levante 2024 , an event of international significance that will be held in Bari from November 14th to 15th . This event is a reference point in the Mediterranean for the 4.0 construction and urban planning sector and for the crucial theme of the digital and energy transition. Smart Building Levante is an opportunity to explore the latest solutions in smart building , automation, and system integration . With three main thematic areas — Home and Building Automation, Security and Safety, Buildings 4.0 and Renewable Energies — the event is a platform for exchanging ideas and innovations that will shape the future of our built environment. Tera's participation in this event underscores our commitment to leading the digital transformation in the energy and construction sectors. We invite all industry operators, partners, and customers to visit our spot to discover how our solutions can make a difference. What to Expect from us Tera, an innovative industry that stands out for the development of IoT edge computers and solutions for smart metering and digital energy , will present cutting-edge solutions that are useful, if not indispensable, for enabling users, primarily businesses, to achieve energy efficiency goals and, more broadly, sustainability objectives: the era of Digital Energy requires us to transform the way we manage and consume energy During the event, Tera will present some of its latest innovations, including: • Updated DCP Software Version : Our free software package, DCP, will be presented with new features that improve integration and efficiency in smart metering systems. • Cloud Management Platform : We are excited to unveil the beta version of our cloud management and dashboarding platform, based on open-source technologies. This solution is designed to be seamlessly integrated with third-party information systems, offering smoother and more centralized management. • Transition 5.0 : We will engage with visitors to focus on the advantages and constraints of the new Transition 5.0 plan, a tool through which the Italian government provides contributions to support the innovation of companies and professionals towards a more sustainable energy future. Event Information • Date : November 14-15, 2024 • Location : Nuovo padiglione Fiera del Levante, Bari, Italy • Event Website : For more information about our participation and to schedule a meeting, do not hesitate to contact us through our website or social media channels. Join us for an experience that promises to redefine the future of building and energy. We look forward to meeting you at Smart Building Levante 2024!
New European Directives for Building Technologies: Constraints and Opportunities
New European policies are redefining the future of the smart building sector, posing new challenges while also opening up opportunities for innovation and growth. In his recent article published on Smart Building Italia, our CEO Antonio Sacchetti analyzed two key directives that will have a direct impact on building technologies: the Cyber Resiliency Act (CRA) and the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD). The CRA is a European regulation that introduces strict cybersecurity requirements for all products with digital elements, particularly those connected to the network. Key aspects include: The goal is to ensure stronger protection against vulnerabilities and cyberattacks, but companies will need to face additional investments and complexities to comply. The EPBD aims at decarbonizing the European building stock, setting increasingly strict sustainability standards. The most relevant aspects include: 👉 Want to read the full article? You can find it on Smart Building Italia at this link:
Clean Industrial Deal: “buy European”, "Banca per la Decarbonizzazione" e "Nuove Garanzie Finanziarie"
Subject to the premises stated in the article published on the , the need for a plan that both supports energy-intensive companies and promotes the development of clean technologies, with a focus on the Circular Economy,the real innovations of this new plan (which, in some way, marks the first step beyond the limitations of the "EU Green Deal" ) consist of these three key points: Simplifying State Aid regulations, making it easier for individual EU countries to allocate public funds to companies active in renewable energy and clean tech. This includes allowing "European preference criteria in public procurement rules for strategic sectors" (the " Buy European" clause) and introducing qualitative requirements and criteria that provide a concrete advantage to manufacturers of products relevant to the energy transition, if they can demonstrate investments in decarbonization. Establishing the Industrial Decarbonization Bank , with a €100 billion fund to finance the decarbonization of major industrial processes across various sectors. This funding will be partly sourced from the reallocation of resources from the Innovation Fund and partly from additional revenues generated by the Emission Trading System and the restructuring of the InvestEU plan. Amending the InvestEU fund regulations to increase its risk-bearing capacity, resulting in an additional €50 billion in public and private financing for Clean Tech, Clean Mobility, and Waste Reduction. It is also noteworthy to mention the adoption on February 26 of the Action Plan for Affordable Energy , which promotes long-term energy purchase contracts, including cross-border agreements, backed by guarantees from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The plan also explicitly recommends that member states immediately reduce electricity taxes while awaiting the conclusion of negotiations on the Energy Taxation Directive. Additionally, it calls for shortening authorization times for renewable energy production and energy storage projects. These and future actions, which are necessary given the current geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape, are closely aligned with the recommendations outlined in the "Draghi Plan." The overarching principle driving this initial phase of the new EU policy direction is not to pursue decarbonization "immediately and at all costs," but rather to do so only if it remains compatible with the competitiveness of the European economy. In this context, an Action Plan for the Automotive Industry has been announced for March, followed by an Action Plan for Steel and Metals in the spring (with subsequent plans for the Chemical Industry and the Clean Tech Industry). Is this the right path? Is it enough? From a competitiveness standpoint, we would like to see a stronger push for #DigitalEnergy technologies, as they are #disruptive and have the potential to reshape business models creating a European energy market and system that would be difficult for non-EU competitors to penetrate, especially if coordinated with measures to ensure technological autonomy in #AI and #CloudComputing.