SOS Network | complete heat network monitoring & management
SOS Network is an advanced, real-time heat network monitoring and management system designed for district and communal heating networks.
What does SOS Network do?
SOS Network helps housing associations, local authorities, and property managers:
Optimise energy efficiency
Ensure fair metering and billing
Stay compliant with evolving government legislation
Reduce costs and tackle fuel poverty for the most vulnerable
SOS Network is the ideal solution to integrate with new or retrofit projects, supporting sustainability targets and improving heating network performance across entire property portfolios. This professional, industrial-grade system includes dedicated IoT connectivity via rooftop networks, eliminating dependence on private internet connections, making it suitable for all applications.
Who is SOS Network for?
Key features of SOS Network
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Get instant, real-time visibility of your heating network performance. SOS Network provides:
Live data on temperature, pressure, flow rates, and energy consumption
Heat maps to visualise temperature distribution
System health checks with alerts for malfunctions or inefficiencies
Key performance indicators (KPIs) like efficiency percentages and carbon emissions
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Manage and adjust your communal heat network from anywhere. SOS Network’s IoT-powered platform enables:
Remote diagnostics for continuous system monitoring
Proactive fault detection and early warnings
Predictive maintenance planning to reduce downtime and repair costs
Extended equipment lifespan through timely intervention
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Accurately measure heat consumption and ensure fair billing for every user:
Advanced smart meters track individual consumption in real time
Automatic billing generation based on actual usage, not estimates
Customisable tariffs and clear, transparent reports for tenants
Improved revenue management and cash flow
Find out how automated billing can reduce disputes and improve transparency
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Harness powerful analytics and reporting tools to improve performance and meet decarbonisation targets:
Customisable dashboards tailored to key metrics and KPIs
Trend analysis and forecasting based on historical data
Visual reporting with charts, graphs, and automated summaries
Multi-site and multi-asset management for large housing portfolios
Integration with smart meters and IoT devices for real-time decision-making
Discover how energy analytics can drive efficiency and savings
New heat network regulations are coming into force ⚠️
From 2025–2027, all communal and district heat networks will face statutory regulation under the Energy Act 2023 and the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021.
Key requirements include:
Mandatory authorisation from Ofgem to operate a heat network
Compliance with consumer protection standards similar to gas & electricity
Minimum technical standards and accurate metering & billing
Zoning laws that may require mandatory connection to heat networks in designated areas
SOS Network is fully designed to meet and exceed these regulatory requirements, helping you stay ahead of compliance, reduce risk, and protect your residents. (Read full article)
Grants available
Grants are available to support the installation and implementation of SOS Network systems. Funding can help cover hardware setup and software utilisation as part of compliance and decarbonisation initiatives.
All SOS Network software is powered by MCL and hardware is installed by our fully licensed partner, GEM, ensuring smooth implementation and long-term reliability.
In partnership with GEM (installation partner) and MCL (software partner)
Ready to transform your heat network management?
Talk to us today about how SOS Network can help you stay compliant, cut costs, reduce carbon emissions, and deliver measurable social value.