ABB and Philips Join Forces in Commercial Building Automation for Energy Efficiency and Increased Functionality
Philips’ lighting systems will connect seamlessly with ABB’s building device controls, reducing the cost of renovation of mid-and small-sized commercial buildings ABB, a leading power and automation technology provider, and Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), the global leader in lighting, today announced a collaboration to simplify the integration of connected lighting systems and building […]
Siemens Industry Becomes Founding Industry Partner of The Energy Management Association
The Energy Management Association (EMA) announced today that Siemens Industry has become the group’s first Founding Industry Partner. The relationship will be formalized during EMA’s organizational meeting at the Cx Energy 2014 Conference & Expo where Siemens will also be an exhibitor. EMA is a presenter of Cx Energy, an event that connects engineers, service […]
TechSci Research Finds Growth in Green/Smart Buildings is Driving India Building Automation and Control Systems Market
Electronic security & safety systems segment poised to be major contributor to India’s building automation & control systems market during 2014-19 The automation & control systems in buildings provide various benefits such as lower operating cost, conserve energy resources and lower CO2 emissions. Further, the systems facilitate in continuous energy monitoring and energy optimization of […]
Frost & Sullivan Finds Platform Integration Lays Foundation for Development of Smart Homes in Asia-Pacific
Smart homes are no longer a futuristic novelty. Technological advancements, infrastructure expansion, increasing wealth, and decreasing costs are bridging the supply-demand gap for such homes in the Asia-Pacific. Mega trends related to population and urbanization also fuel the smart home market in the region. As a rising population and the emergence of new cities, satellite […]
Navigant Research Finds Commercial Building Automation Systems Are Being Transformed by Digital Technology
Adoption of advanced lighting controls helps spur adoption, report concludes The automation of various building systems – including HVAC, lighting, fire and life safety, and security and access controls – promises to improve energy efficiency and optimization, as well as enhance the comfort and health of occupants. Like the broader computing and voice, video, and […]
Country Profile: KNX Croatia
By Olivera Tomic, Apricum. Croatia is a democratic parliamentary republic at the crossroads of Central Europe, Southeast Europe, and the Mediterranean. It has a population of 4.28 million and its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The International Monetary Fund classified Croatia as an emerging and developing economy, and the World Bank identified it as […]
Interview: Lillian Andersen, Schneider Electric Denmark
Lillian Andersen has been the KNX Product Manager at Schneider Electric Denmark since 2008. Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management, and in Denmark it has a big footprint in developing different BMS systems such as KNX. Andersen is an electronics engineer, and prior to her current position, she had been working with […]
MarketsandMarkets Expects Smart/Intelligent Sensor Market to be Worth US$10.46 Billion by 2020
According to a new market research report “Smart / Intelligent Sensor Market by Type (Flow Sensor, Dissolved Oxygen Sensor, Temperature Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Touch Sensor), Technology (MEMS, CMOS), Application (Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, Building Automation), & by Geography – Forecasts & Analysis 2013 – 2020”, published by MarketsandMarkets, the total market is expected to generate revenue […]
Navigant Research Forecasts Annual Market Value for Energy Efficient Buildings Technology and Services in Asia Pacific Will Reach Nearly US$92 Billion by 2022
Governments are making significant progress in driving the market, report concludes Asia Pacific represents a major portion of global real estate, with about 40 percent of the world’s building stock. While construction rates have slowed since the financial crash of 2008, the region’s buildings sector remains the most dynamic in the world. As such, making […]
Navigant Research Forecasts Annual Revenue for Home Energy Management Systems Will Reach US$2.8 Billion by 2020
Non-utility providers and smart thermostats will help drive steady growth, report concludes Until 2012, home energy management (HEM) systems, which help residential customers monitor and adjust their energy use, struggled to gain market traction. More recently, however, non-utility stakeholders have moved into this segment, increasing awareness of new tools and helping to drive steady growth. […]