At the top of each pole, you’ll see a wireless communication gateway made up of three main parts: the small gateway unit itself; a solar panel to provide power; and a slim antenna, around 1.5m tall.
Together, they form the bridge between smart devices underground and the wider internet.
The full technical specs:
Gateway Unit: approximately 240 mm x 240 mm x 80 mm, the gateway acts as a communications bridge, receiving data from sensors and smart meters before sending it to the internet.
Solar Panel: approximately 795 mm x 580 mm x 25 mm, mounted to capture sunlight and provide renewable, off-grid power.
Battery: approximately 499 mm x 280 mm x 75 mm, which stores solar energy so the system can run at night and during cloudy periods.
Antenna: a slim white pole around 1.5m (subject to change) tall, which extends the network range, allowing communication from devices in more remote or hard-to-reach areas, and reducing the total number of gateways needed for full network coverage.
Plus, bracketry and wiring.
This equipment has been carefully selected to meet strict performance, environmental, and safety standards. Each component is weatherproof, low-maintenance, and designed for efficient, long-term operation in public environments.