Evergy Collaborates with Kigen to Enhance Grid Resilience

Evergy, a major utility in the Midwest United States, is partnering with Kigen to enhance grid resilience. The collaboration involves deploying Kigen's secure eSIM OS and eIM solutions, integrating private LTE and public networks into an automated connectivity layer. This integration aims to improve reliability amidst severe weather conditions and increasing energy demand.

Evergy's strategy emphasizes reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The utility's existing LTE network already encompasses 100 sites and supports numerous IoT devices. With plans to expand, seamless failover between networks is vital. Kigen's technology supports dynamic management of connectivity, reducing risks associated with large-scale IoT deployments.

Kigen's eIM solution, certified under the GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme, assures secure operations. The collaboration is expected to provide a resilient foundation for intelligent grid operations, supporting initiatives like AI and dynamic billing.