Universal grid edge asset monitoring systems with ubiquitous 5g network access

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a grid edge node, comprising a power supply, one or more sensors, a telecommunications radio, and a backhaul connection. The power supply can be configured to receive input power from a power transformer mounted to a utility pole. The one or more sensors can be configured to monitor one or more conditions of the power transformer. The telecommunications radio can be configured to transmit and receive wireless telecommunications signals to and from remote devices in a telecommunications network. The backhaul connection can be configured to provide communication between the grid edge node and a cloud-based monitoring system. The grid edge node can be configured to transmit data indicative of the one or more monitored conditions to the cloud-based monitoring system via the backhaul connection. The grid edge node can be further configured to be mounted to the utility pole.