Featured project — EnergyGrid documentation
A featured project in Leandro Gabriel's technical writing portfolio — a full documentation portal for a fictional utility energy platform, built to demonstrate information architecture, docs-as-code workflows, and Docusaurus theming.
The EnergyGrid Platform is an energy management solution that connects utility partners, smart meters, and customers through integrated hardware and software. It delivers real-time energy monitoring, smart device control, and AI-powered billing insights.
Start with the Integration Guide to connect your utility's backend systems with the EnergyGrid Platform.
Products
DataBridge Hub — An enterprise-grade hardware device that connects to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meters over the utility's wireless mesh radio. It enables real-time energy data streaming and control of compatible smart home devices.
SmartLink Plug — A compact smart plug with integrated whole-home energy metering. It connects to utility smart meters and controls compatible mesh smart devices in a simplified form factor.
BillSense AI — An intelligent billing analysis system that explains bill changes, identifies usage patterns, and provides actionable insights to customers.
Get started
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Integration Guide | Configure PowerBox API middleware, OAuth authentication, and data ingestion pipelines. |
| API Reference | Explore endpoints, authentication methods, and implementation examples. |
| DataBridge Hub Installation | Deploy and configure DataBridge Hub hardware for smart meter connectivity. |
| SmartLink Plug Installation | Install and bind SmartLink Plug devices to utility smart meters. |
| PIX — Diátaxis showcase | A second domain — Brazil's instant-payments rail — with one page of each Diátaxis type and an anonymized OpenAPI sample modelled on the public PIX PSP standard. |
Platform Architecture
The EnergyGrid Platform consists of two integration layers.
Real-Time Layer (PowerBox API)
A middleware service hosted within utility infrastructure that handles:
- Customer authentication via OAuth 2.0
- Customer profile synchronization from the Customer Information System (CIS)
- Hardware binding requests for DataBridge Hub and SmartLink Plug devices
Bulk Data Layer (SFTP / Object Storage)
A batch ingestion pipeline for high-volume data required by BillSense AI:
- Usage Data (MDM) — 15-minute or hourly meter reads for energy visualization
- Billing Data (MCH) — Financial records for bill explanation and analysis
- Invoice Details — Line-item breakdowns for granular cost attribution
Hardware Solutions
EnergyGrid offers two hardware options for smart meter connectivity.
| Device | Connection | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| DataBridge Hub | Ethernet or Wi-Fi | Full smart home integration with extended mesh device support |
| SmartLink Plug | Wi-Fi only | Simplified deployment with mesh smart device control |
Both devices communicate with utility AMI meters over the utility's wireless mesh radio and require a bind request to join the Home Area Network (HAN).
Support
For technical assistance with integration or hardware deployment, contact your EnergyGrid technical account manager or refer to the relevant installation guide in this documentation.