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You're struggling to improve energy efficiency in your facility. How can IoT devices help you optimize it?

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Improving energy efficiency in your facility can be a daunting task, but leveraging the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) can make it significantly easier. IoT devices are interconnected gadgets that collect and exchange data, enabling you to monitor and manage systems in real-time. By integrating these smart devices into your facility's infrastructure, you can gain valuable insights into energy usage patterns, identify inefficiencies, and implement targeted improvements. This article will guide you through the ways IoT can help you optimize energy efficiency, ensuring your facility runs more sustainably and cost-effectively.

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Ohad Peled

Connecting the Dots | Turning IoT ideas into value add products I Growth consultant I Entrepreneur
Blair Cole

Project Manager - EcoPilot Canada
Ignacio N.

Director Ingeniería e Inversiones Corporativo

1 IoT Basics

Understanding the fundamentals of IoT is crucial to harnessing its potential for energy efficiency. IoT devices are embedded with sensors and software that allow them to collect data and communicate with other devices and management systems. In a facility, these devices can be used to monitor various parameters such as temperature, lighting levels, and equipment performance. By analyzing this data, you can pinpoint areas where energy is being wasted and take corrective action. For example, IoT sensors can detect when a room is unoccupied and automatically turn off lights or adjust HVAC settings, leading to significant energy savings.

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Ohad Peled

Connecting the Dots | Turning IoT ideas into value add products I Growth consultant I Entrepreneur
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In my experience one of the biggest challenges is reliable RF connectivity. Connected devices needs to communicate regularly with each other and with the cloud, relaying on RF technology which is by nature is elusive due to the physical attributes of RF signals in different environments. In case of communication fault, the generated data, that is the basis of any smart action, is faulty which means the wrong action can be taken, severely damaging the product value proposition.

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2 Data Insights

Data-driven insights are at the heart of optimizing energy efficiency with IoT. By continuously monitoring energy consumption across your facility, IoT devices provide a detailed breakdown of where and how energy is used. This real-time data enables you to identify patterns of waste, such as equipment left running unnecessarily or areas that are over-lit. With this information, you can make informed decisions about where to focus your energy-saving efforts. Additionally, historical data analysis can help predict future energy needs, allowing for more efficient resource allocation.

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Ohad Peled

Connecting the Dots | Turning IoT ideas into value add products I Growth consultant I Entrepreneur
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It's worthwhile designing properly the database for the data generated by IoT devices. Depending on the use case, some IoT devices communicate regularly timestamped status reports that can later be analyzed. Some databases are better fit than others to store and analyze this data later

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Blair Cole

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In order to make improvements you need to be aware of what improvements should be made. Without data, your throwing a dart at the board blindfolded. Sure you will still get points, but what are the chances that you hit the Triple 20. Too many "solutions" go straight to the simple, instead go to the intelligent. The simple will take care of itself.

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3 Automation Perks

Automation is a key benefit of implementing IoT in your facility. Smart devices can automatically adjust systems such as lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) based on occupancy or predefined schedules. This not only reduces the burden on facility managers but also ensures that energy is not being consumed when it's not needed. Furthermore, IoT can trigger maintenance alerts when equipment operates outside of optimal parameters, preventing energy waste due to malfunctioning or inefficient equipment.

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Ohad Peled

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One of the bigger challenges today is finding the right gateway to communicate with plenty of devices each carrying out their own specific task (such as temperature monitoring, vibration sensors, energy readings). The issue today is many of these connected devices requires their own gateway to work and that creates a walled garden for IoT based solutions.

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Granular energy consumption data can reveal pockets of the distribution where wastage, losses and inefficiency can be prevented. Such data if collected over a wide which can be considered as a small distribution unit can be continuously collected to keep the efficiency continuous. In some cases, alternate sources of energy can be leveraged to address the demand spikes. In India, the Bureau of Energy efficiency programs PAT can leverage these data acquisition networks to perform highly frequent detailed and accurate audits.

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4 Real-time Control

IoT enables real-time control over your facility's energy systems, giving you the power to respond quickly to changes in demand or unexpected events. With IoT, you can remotely monitor and adjust settings from a centralized dashboard, ensuring that your facility operates at peak efficiency at all times. This instant access to system performance can help you avoid energy spikes and keep consumption at an optimal level, leading to reduced operational costs and a smaller carbon footprint.

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5 Predictive Maintenance

Predictive maintenance is another area where IoT shines in improving energy efficiency. By monitoring the condition of equipment and predicting when maintenance is needed, IoT devices prevent downtime and extend the lifespan of machinery. This proactive approach ensures that all components of your facility are running smoothly and efficiently, which is essential for minimizing energy waste. Regular maintenance based on IoT data can lead to a more reliable operation and lower energy bills.

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6 Green Reputation

Finally, embracing IoT technology can enhance your facility's reputation as a green and sustainable operation. Stakeholders, including customers and employees, are increasingly valuing environmental responsibility. By demonstrating a commitment to energy efficiency through IoT adoption, you can improve your brand image and potentially attract new business. Moreover, the cost savings from reduced energy consumption can be reinvested into other sustainability initiatives, further boosting your facility's eco-friendly credentials.

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Ignacio N.

Director Ingeniería e Inversiones Corporativo
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Solo es gestionable lo que se mide y para ello los elementos y plataformas de IoT es lo más idóneo para la disposición de esa información con la que poder tomar decisiones lo más acertadas y rentables posibles. Ahora bien, lo más relevante es saber bien qué es lo que quieres, no es cuestión y bajo mi punto de vista suele ser un error acometer estos proyectos sin tener claros los objetivos que se quieren conseguir

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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