Smart Building Platform That Helps Utilities Cut Customer Energy Use by 30%

The project data does not include specific deployment costs or pricing models. However, the system was designed to work with off-the-shelf sensors integrated into an open ICT ecosystem, which suggests lower hardware costs than proprietary solutions. The project also explored go-to-market strategies and business models for utilities, so commercial pricing structures were developed.

The platform was designed specifically for utility-scale deployment, validated with a large population of both residential and commercial consumers across multiple countries. The consortium included 9 industry partners from 9 countries, indicating the system was built for cross-market scalability. The open ICT ecosystem approach supports integration with existing utility infrastructure.

The project was coordinated by HYPERTECH, a Greek SME, with 6 SMEs in the 12-partner consortium. As an Innovation Action, the consortium retains IP rights. Licensing and exploitation terms would need to be negotiated with the coordinator and relevant partners who developed specific components.

The project objective states a target to reduce energy use by approximately 30%, validated in real-life conditions with residential and commercial consumers. This figure comes from combining behavioural interventions with intelligent control of HVAC and lighting systems. Actual results depend on building type, occupancy patterns, and existing efficiency levels.

The platform was built as an open ICT ecosystem using off-the-shelf sensors, which suggests compatibility with standard building technologies. It includes an Information Management Module for sensor data and incorporates standardized operational rating and certification methods. Specific integration requirements would need discussion with the development team.

The project addressed EU political pressure on utilities to reduce end-use energy and GHG emissions, aligned with EE-07-2016-2017 EU funding topics on energy efficiency. It incorporates standardized operational rating and certification methods. However, specific post-2021 regulatory compliance would need verification given evolving EU energy directives.

Based on available project data, the consortium ran validation activities in real-life conditions over the project's 3.5-year duration (2017-2021). A new pilot deployment timeline would depend on building size and complexity. The use of off-the-shelf sensors and an open platform architecture suggests faster deployment than custom-built alternatives.