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  • Intelligent energy management optimizes power consumption in buildings

    Intelligent energy management optimizes power consumption in buildings

    A predictive control algorithm developed by Empa optimizes energy management in buildings in such a way that security of supply is guaranteed throughout the entire energy system. Automated building systems communicate directly with energy providers and the power grid.

    According to a report by Empa, automated systems can optimize electricity consumption in such a way that both grid stability and consumer flexibility are guaranteed at all times. At the same time, energy surpluses are not necessarily stored locally, but fed into the power grid wherever possible so that demand can be met at all times.

    During the practical test by Empa’s Urban Energy Systems Lab in its NEST test building in Dübendorf, the focus was on reducing CO2 emissions, the flexibility of energy demand and the comfort of the residents. Using the predictive control algorithm, the team succeeded in optimizing energy management within the building with the following setup: a photovoltaic system for electricity production, a battery storage system, a heat pump and a bidirectional charging station for electric vehicles.

    The system reportedly reduced the building’s CO2 emissions by more than 10 percent. The building was able to communicate the consumption and feed-in of electricity in advance. “The experiment has therefore shown that the flexible availability of renewable energies is not a problem a priori,” says Empa.

    However, in order to implement these results on a large scale, buildings will have to be consistently digitalized in the future. The technology developed by scientist Federica Bellizio is to be brought to market by the start-up Kuafu. She was recently awarded the Empa Entrepreneur Fellowship for her work.

  • Strategic cooperation improves property management processes

    Strategic cooperation improves property management processes

    Planon has announced a strategic partnership with PROMOS consult, a Berlin-based SAP partner specialising in residential and commercial real estate and facility management. The collaboration covers the DACH region. The globally active Dutch proptech company, which is represented in Switzerland with a branch in Technopark Zurich, also offers software solutions for property and facility management.

    According to Planon’s press release, the aim of this partnership is to optimise processes, simplify workflows and increase tenant satisfaction. Planon’s innovative solutions for facility management will be combined with PROMOS’ in-depth industry knowledge and broad portfolio of services for the core processes of property management.

    “We are convinced of the extensive opportunities that this partnership offers,” Planon COO Stephan Mau is quoted as saying. “Together, we will offer Promos SAP customers a forward-looking solution for property management.” PROMOS CIO Volker Schulz is “convinced that our customers will benefit from the combined expertise of both companies and that we will transform the German-speaking market in the long term”.

  • Planon software receives GEFMA certification

    Planon software receives GEFMA certification

    The GFMA has once again awarded Planon ‘s software for Integrated Workplace Management and Computer Aided Facility Management certification in accordance with Guideline 444, the company for intelligent and sustainable building management announced in a press release. The recertification also applied the new catalogue of criteria for IoT data management introduced in the guideline. The Internet of Things (IoT) now plays an important role in intelligent building management due to the automated networking of building technology, writes Planon.

    The two software functionalities Energy Management and Workplace Management have also been certified in accordance with the new GEFMA 445 guideline. It was developed by GEFMA’s digitalisation working group in response to technical developments in the proptech sector in order to be able to certify individual processes for building management, explains Planon. Compared to Guideline 444, more in-depth functionalities are required.

    “The renewed GEFMA 444 recertification and the new certification according to GEFMA 445 underlines our high quality standards and our innovative strength as market leader for intelligent and sustainable building management software,” Stephan Mau, COO Real Estate Management & General Manager EMEA Central at Planon, is quoted as saying in the press release. The globally active proptech with headquarters in the Netherlands is represented in Switzerland with a branch in Technopark Zurich.

  • Market position strengthened through company takeover

    Market position strengthened through company takeover

    GammaRenax AG is moving under the umbrella of ISS Facility Services AG in Zurich. The Dübendorf-based company will operate under the ISS brand in future, the Swiss subsidiary of the globally active ISS Group for property management and facility management, headquartered in Copenhagen, announced in a press release. No details of the purchase price are provided in the press release.

    “The acquisition of gammaRenax AG represents an important expansion of our competences and a strengthening of our market position”, André Nauer, CEO of ISS Switzerland, is quoted as saying in the press release. “Like ISS Switzerland, gammaRenax stands for quality, customer focus and professionalism.” The new acquisition is intended to expand ISS Facility Services AG’s range of services for hotels and hygiene management for spa and wellness areas, as well as training and further education.

    Severin Gallo, former owner and Managing Director of gammaRenax AG, will join the Board of Directors of ISS Facility Services AG as part of the takeover. “Severin Gallo is a recognised expert within our industry and one of the leading figures who has shaped the facility services sector over the last 27 years,” explains Nauer. “By joining our Board of Directors, he will also be strategically committed to professional integration and will also provide strategic consulting services.”

  • Emergency power for automatic doors: New battery backup solution

    Emergency power for automatic doors: New battery backup solution

    According to a press release,Dormakaba is launching a fire-tested battery backup for uninterruptible power supply in door automation. The installation kit for rechargeable lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFEPO4) has been specially developed for the ED 100/250 proprietary product. In the event of a power failure, the battery backup switches on and ensures continuous functionality of the automatic swing door system.

    Extensive scientific tests carried out by the Swedish state research institute Research Institutes of Sweden have ruled out any safety concerns, according to the statement, adding that the solution has demonstrated its added value in terms of safety and reliability “under very demanding test conditions”. This involved integrating an automatic door system on a fully equipped fire door and creating a worst-case scenario.

    “With the launch, we have developed a competitive product that offers customers significant added value in terms of security and sustainability,” Magin Guardiola, Chief Innovation Officer at dormakaba, is quoted as saying. Other advantages cited include lower installation costs and less need for expensive cable connections to external units.

    The locking technology company from Glattal intends to grow in Scandinavia with the building management solution. The product will be launched in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden in April and May.

  • Artificial intelligence to achieve gas reduction by 15%

    Artificial intelligence to achieve gas reduction by 15%

    Die meisten Energie-Sparmaßnahmen verursachen einen erheblichen Kapitalaufwand – die KI von Arloid kann dagegen kostenlos implementiert werden, bis notwendige Einsparungen erzielt werden. Dies macht die KI-Lösung zu einer der günstigsten und einfachsten Möglichkeiten für EU-Staaten, den Energieverbrauch ohne Vorabkosten erheblich zu senken. Sobald Einsparungen festgestellt werden – dies ist üblicherweise nach 30 Tagen der Fall – kann eine prozentuale Gebühr berechnet werden.

    Eine Reduzierung des Energieverbrauchs lässt sich durch eine Reihe einfacher Schritte erreichen: Zunächst wird ein virtuelles Gebäude erstellt, das zu dem identisch ist, in dem Einsparungen erzielt werden sollen. Der digitale Gebäude-Zwilling verfügt dabei über gleiche Baumaterialien, Lage, Klima und Personal-Eigenschaften. Die KI erstellt daraufhin eine Reihe von Simulationen auf Grundlage der Live-Daten des realen Gebäudes. Der komplette Vorgang benötigt rund einen Monat.

    Die KI reguliert daraufhin selbstständig und kontinuierlich die Heiz-, Lüftungs- sowie Kühleinstellungen und führt so zu direkten, realen Einsparungen. Bisher wurden dafür notwendige Einstellungen von Gebäudetechnikern oder Hausverwaltern vorgenommen, was im Vergleich deutlich mehr Zeitaufwand erfordert. Die Automatisierung durch KI spart damit nicht nur Energie und Geld ein, sondern verbessert zugleich auch die Steuerung und den Bedienkomfort.

    Die KI von Arloid nutzt Deep Reinforcement Learning, um den Betrieb von HLK-Systemen in einer Vielzahl von Gebäuden über ein sicheres Virtual Private Network (VPN) automatisch zu verwalten. Die von der KI ausgeführten Regulierungen basieren dabei auf der Grundlage von Verstärkungsverhalten und Echtzeitdaten, um eine schnellere Optimierung und bessere HLK-Leistung zu erreichen. Durch die Steuerung jedes HLK-Geräts im System und die Aufteilung des Gebäudes in Heiz- und Kühlmikrozonen stellt arloid.ai mehr Kontrolle über die Umgebung und besseren Benutzerkomfort bereit.

    Die Technologie gewinnt nicht nur in Europa, sondern weltweit an Bedeutung, mithilfe der sich direkte Einsparungen auf schätzungsweise über 56 Mio. qm2 Fläche erzielt lassen. Dazu zählen Immobilien und Geschäftsgebäude wie u.a. Einzelhandel, Hotels, medizinische Zentren bis hin zu Lagerhäusern. Durch die Reduzierung des Gebäude-Energieverbrauchs kann so unmittelbar den Auswirkungen von Energieversorgungsproblemen, höheren Preisen und Inflation entgegengewirkt werden.

    KI sollte deshalb EU-weit weit oben auf der politischen Agenda stehen, um die Mitgliedsstaaten dabei zu unterstützen, ihre freiwilligen Gasreduktionsziele von 15 % zu erreichen. Es ist nicht so schwer zu erreichen, wie es zunächst erscheint, weil neue Technologien mit sehr wenig Aufwand eine wichtige Rolle dabei übernehmen können. In jeden Fall ist es ein offensichtlicher und erreichbarer erster Schritt in Richtung EU-Ziele und bietet jenen Ländern eine bessere Option an, die gedimmtes Licht und kürzeres Duschen empfehlen.

    Weitere Information unter: arloid.com