If you are an ESCO dealing with fragmented building data silos — this project developed a web platform that allows you to access heterogeneous energy performance data. This enables more accurate renovation planning and better deployment of on-site renewable energy sources.
Open Data Marketplace for Building Energy Efficiency and Facility Management
Imagine if every building had a secret diary of its energy use, but no one could read them because they were written in different languages. This project creates a universal translator and a secure digital library where owners can share these diaries safely. It uses smart tech to hide private details while keeping the useful patterns, allowing everyone to learn how to save energy without leaking secrets.
What needed solving
Building energy data is trapped in non-interoperable silos and cannot be shared due to GDPR privacy concerns. This prevents owners and energy companies from using data-driven insights to optimize building performance.
What was built
A cloud-based open data platform and marketplace. It includes a protocol for data anonymization, public APIs for data transfer, and tools for running custom energy workflows.
Who needs this
Who can put this to work
If you are a facility manager dealing with privacy restrictions when sharing building data — this project developed a protocol for data anonymization and synthetization. This allows you to share datasets and gain insights while complying with GDPR regulations.
If you are a software developer dealing with non-interoperable data formats — this project developed a marketplace and open platform for data exchange. This allows you to run custom workflows and promote innovation using standard data models.
Quick answers
What is the cost or pricing model for using the platform?
Based on available project data, the project aims to create a marketplace where data owners can profit economically from sharing their datasets, but specific pricing tiers are not listed.
Can this be scaled to an industrial level?
Yes, the project uses cloud platform architecture and public APIs designed to support a wide set of components for users' workflows and data-driven services.
How is the intellectual property and licensing handled?
The project specifically addresses the problem of results being owned only by consortium partners by delivering a fully open platform for data exchange and collaboration.
Does the solution comply with data privacy laws?
Yes, it includes a protocol for data sharing and privacy preservation specifically designed to comply with GDPR requirements.
How does the platform integrate with existing building systems?
It integrates via the Internet of Things (IoT) and provides a set of public APIs for managing data transfer to the platform.
Who built it
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 20 partners with a strong 40% industry presence (8 companies, including 6 SMEs). The collaboration spans 6 European countries, combining the academic rigor of 4 universities and 6 research centers with practical industrial application, ensuring the platform meets real-market needs.
Contact Accademia Europea di Bolzano
Talk to the team behind this work.
Contact us to explore the MODERATE open data platform for your energy portfolio.