The
Internet of things (IoT) is one of the most meaningful revolutions of the 21st
century that has ameliorated the ever-evolving energy management process.
Moreover, growing inclination towards green energy, carbon footprint
management, and government mandates, and policies are significant factors
augmenting the market growth. Smart Energy Management System powered by IoT not
only helps the energy distributors to lower the operational costs and
management but also in increasing the demand of energy management solutions.
This kind of system is essential for companies whose energy supply is regulated
and managed through special contracts.
Energy Efficiency
A
smart building energy management system that is driven by IoT technology goes
way beyond most of the conventional building management systems.
Traditional
building management systems help in managing power source systems like air
ventilation, HVAC, elevators etc. Whereas, the IoT backed energy management
system utilises (IoT) sensors to analyze, assemble, and convert energy data
into useful information. The respective information can be used in the future
for making better business decisions and enhancing the energy efficiency quotient.
Reduced Energy Costs
With
the help of IoT powered Energy Management System, the consumers can attain a
holistic view of every single element of energy consumption. The energy
consumption data that has been accumulated over a period of time helps the
enterprises in identifying relevant trends. For instance, people can easily
analyze which areas have the highest or lowest energy consumption and how they
can be optimized for maximum efficiency.
Operational
Efficiency
At
first, the initial investment in an IoT powered energy management system might
seem exorbitant. However, the Return on Investment (RoI) is highly lucrative.
With the help of real-time field data, it allows the concerned to improve
operational efficiency. This further helps in reducing the human labour for
tasks related to energy management. Moreover, one can also automate several
different manual processes that require a number of man-hours with the help of
IoT based energy management software.
For
instance, time-consuming functions like meter reading and power distribution
can be easily regulated by the system. It mitigates the requirement for manual
work and ensures accurate readings.
Provides Support
to Green Business Initiatives
IoT
helps optimize energy consumption. Lowering the consumption lowers down the
energy production and that ultimately reduces carbon footprint. This technology
helps utility providers as well as business personnel in maximizing their
renewable energy production by reducing carbon emissions.
This
is a win-win situation for the enterprises as they not only save money and
resources with reduced energy costs but also stay true to their Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR).
The Future is
IoT Energy Solutions
Doesn’t
matter if one is a business owner whose aim is to reduce energy bills or to
automate the operation while running several energy plants, there is an IoT
solution for every single energy management requirement.
To
take this further, Wipro Lighting, a leading
provider of lighting and IoT solutions joined hands with Enlighted to
revolutionize smart lighting in
smart buildings. Both the organizations are integrating their solutions and
technologies to create smarter buildings across multiple customer segments.
Enlighted IoT sensors are being
integrated into Wipro’s future-ready luminaires - creating the backbone for
Wipro’s Smart Space Solution. Enlighted’s cloud-connected smart sensors,
distributed through lighting fixtures, will help create dense infrastructure
data about happenings in the building multiple times per second. Once Enlighted
sensors are embedded into Wipro luminaires, not only will they integrate with
the HVAC/BMS, but also detect motion trails via heat mapping and lead to a
safer working environment.
