The old saying still rings true. “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.
So in answer to the above question. Is your HVAC the highest energy consumer? Well you probably don’t know. Like most businesses you probably only receive a total Electric and Gas Bill consumption which don’t break down what items are the biggest consumers.
A lot depends on the type of business. A Hotel might have very high hot water usage, or a manufacturer might have lots of machines running on gas, or a commercial office might have people working 24/7. Until you can monitor the energy consumption from those individual assets – which could be the HVAC , then you can’t look at the analysis of its energy usage, identification of inefficiencies, and what can be done to optimise its performance, possibly look at more efficient alternatives and reduce energy costs.
- Data collection:
IoT Sensors and sub-meters can be installed on the asset to collect real-time data on energy consumption, like power draw, voltage, current, and operational parameters.
- Analysis and visualisation:
The collected data is then processed and displayed on a dashboard, providing insights into the asset’s energy usage patterns and potential issues. Alarm notifications about anomalies and exceptions are sent to key stakeholders
- Proactive maintenance:
By identifying abnormal energy consumption patterns, potential problems can be detected early, allowing for preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns and extend asset lifespan.
- Optimisation strategies:
Analysing energy data can help identify areas for improvement, such as adjusting operating settings or implementing energy-efficient upgrades.
Applications of energy asset monitoring:
- Industrial machinery:
Tracking energy usage of large motors, compressors, and production lines to identify inefficiencies and optimise operations.
- Building management systems:
Monitoring energy consumption of HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances to identify areas for energy savings in buildings.
- Renewable energy sources:
Tracking the performance of solar panels, wind turbines, and battery storage systems to ensure optimal energy production.
Technology used in energy asset monitoring:
- Smart meters:
Advanced sub meters that provide detailed energy usage data at regular intervals.
- SCADA systems:
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems that collect and manage data from multiple assets across a facility.
- IoT sensors:
Internet of Things sensors that can be deployed on individual assets such as Chillers, VRF and Air Handling units to gather real-time energy consumption data.
- Cloud-based platforms:Software platforms that store and analyse energy data, providing insights and reporting capabilities.Conclusion:Businesses of all sizes are looking at ways of reducing their energy consumption and many are looking at ways of reducing their carbon footprint of are thinking about starting a Net Zero journey.Enviro-Logik have the capabilities to quickly supply and install IoT remote monitoring sensors and main and sub-meter Energy metering so any business of any size can gain an advantage and make informed decisions.
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