Cost-savings using KNX: backing claims with facts
It’s easy to claim that KNX can help save on energy costs, but Simon Buddle argues that we must be able to back this up with hard data and show a good return on the investment. I was about to ask how you had enjoyed your summer. If it’s anything like the one that I’m […]
Energy Management: using KNX to manage battery electric vehicle charging
André Hänel discusses the challenges faced by larger electric vehicles when it comes to charging, and why it makes sense to integrate this facility in a wider KNX installation. The use of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is steadily increasing. In Germany for example, newly-licensed BEVs for the first half of the year in 2023 exceeded […]
ABB showcases smart building technology at Formula E in London
ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returned to London for final two races of the season Charging solutions from ABB help increase UK’s infrastructure ABB smart building technology helps improve city’s energy efficiency Champions were crowned in London last weekend as Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship comes to a close […]
Schneider Electric’s smart energy management systems deliver energy awareness for sustainable, resilient and efficient homes
The recent surge in energy prices is likely just the beginning of a trend that is here to stay. And everyone, from individual households to entire industries, is affected. We are at a historic turning point, and smart energy management systems will be crucial to navigating the transition toward sustainably-powered buildings. Today’s homeowners want to […]
Large-scale building projects: KNX as the platform for sustainability and better human-building interaction
Paul Furtak discusses why KNX is ideal for translating complex large-scale building automation into a user-friendly platform. The smart building market, globally, is seeing a paradigm shift. This is in terms of how technology is being put to work to improve not only energy efficiency but aspects of property management, the amalgamation of device and […]
Elausys offers KNX gateways for solar inverters from SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius and Huawei
The KNX gateway for solar panel inverters provides a simple solution to transfer all relevant data from inverters to KNX. It is compatible with inverters from the brands SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius and Huawei. It allows integrators to take benefit from a fully integrated solar panel inverter for energy management. Data can be used to optimise […]
xxter introduces innovative Smart Energy Manager
Optimise energy consumption and save up to 30% on energy bills with xxter’s Smart Energy Manager. Now more than ever, with global warming, other climate changes and the geopolitical situation, the energy transition is becoming more important every day. In this unprecedented energy crisis, energy management has become a high priority for building owners. xxter has […]
B.E.G. sensors offer climate protection, efficiency, cost reduction, comfort, safety and flexibility for hotels
Discover the advantages of building automation for your hotel More than just a place to stay – hotels are places where comfort, wellness and enjoyment are lived. Guests are allowed to enjoy luxury without restriction, but for investors and hoteliers, energy management and profitability are becoming an increasing challenge. Thus – despite increasing quality demands […]
KNX Hackathon 2023: take part, get noticed and help the KNX community!
Thibaut Hox explains why anyone involved with using KNX to save energy should consider participating in the KNX Hackathon 2023. The KNX community is rich with solutions and full of useful data that shows how KNX can reduce energy consumption in homes and buildings, a benefit we are keen to share with the world. This […]
ABB Ability Building Analyzer enables significant energy savings and emissions reductions
For facility managers targeting energy efficiency, the ABB Ability™ Building Analyzer offers critical insights on building usage and utilities consumption New dynamic building intelligence system offers opportunities for energy savings of up to 20%, emissions reduction and maintenance costs savings Cloud-based solution provides an accessible real-time collection of buildings and utilities data, deep analytics, and […]