Wi-SUN Alliance names LocosLab first European FAN test lab

Wi-SUN Alliance has appointed Germany-based LocosLab as Europe’s first authorized Wi-SUN Field Area Network test lab, giving device makers a local path to certify products for markets including North America, Brazil, Japan and Australia/New Zealand. The move cuts shipping, time and cost barriers as Wi-SUN FAN adoption grows in European utilities, smart cities and battery-powered devices.

Why it matters: - European manufacturers can now certify Wi-SUN FAN products for multiple global markets without shipping devices outside the region. - The local test-lab model lowers time, cost and logistical friction for companies targeting utility and smart city deployments. - The appointment supports wider access to certification as Wi-SUN FAN adoption expands across Europe.

What happened: - Wi-SUN Alliance appointed Germany-based LocosLab GmbH as the first Wi-SUN Field Area Network authorized test lab in Europe. - The lab is open to manufacturers worldwide. - European device makers can use the lab to certify products for international markets, including North America, Brazil, Japan and Australia/New Zealand. - The announcement was made Sept. 15, 2026.

The details: - LocosLab’s authorization expands global certification access for the Wi-SUN FAN ecosystem. - The certification path is designed to let manufacturers complete testing locally instead of sending devices to facilities outside Europe. - Wi-SUN FAN Low Energy is designed for battery-powered devices with operational lifespans of 10 to 20 years. - The Low Energy profile creates new opportunities for smart gas meters, smart water meters, smart city sensors and grid-edge devices. - Wi-SUN FAN was recently ratified as ISO/IEC/IEEE 32857:2026. - Growth in smart grid modernization, AMI 2.0 and smart city initiatives is increasing demand for European deployment. - LocosLab says it can support certification across the full breadth of the Wi-SUN FAN specification. - Wi-SUN Alliance says the organization has hundreds of member companies across 46 countries. - The alliance’s certification program is meant to ensure multi-vendor interoperability. - More information is available in the alliance’s announcement. - More information is available in LocosLab’s company site. - More information is available in Wi-SUN FAN certification and consulting services.

Between the lines: - The move gives Europe more of the infrastructure needed to support domestic Wi-SUN certification as deployments scale. - It also signals that certification capacity is becoming part of the competitive stack for smart utility and smart city hardware vendors. - LocosLab’s long involvement in Wi-SUN development positions the lab as both a testing and ecosystem partner.

What's next: - European manufacturers can use LocosLab to prepare devices for broader international certification and faster market entry. - As Wi-SUN FAN Low Energy adoption grows, the lab could become a key regional gateway for battery-powered infrastructure devices. - Wider European deployment will likely depend on how quickly utilities, municipalities and manufacturers adopt the standard.

The bottom line: - Wi-SUN Alliance is building local certification capacity in Europe to make global Wi-SUN FAN product launches faster, cheaper and easier.