Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure™ Building Activate, an energy management and IoT automation platform for small and medium-sized buildings (>10,000 m2 each).
This innovative software platform addresses the growing demand for simple, flexible and cost-effective solutions that enable building owners and operators to reduce energy and operating costs, comply with energy and decarbonisation regulations, and improve customer retention – all without the need for an on-site facilities manager.
“Rising costs, shrinking demand for commercial space, updated regulations and government funding are accelerating building renovation efforts around the world,” said Kas Mohammed, Schneider Electric’s vice president of digital energy UK&I.
“Small and medium-sized buildings represent a large proportion of our built environment, and many will still be in use by 2050. But they have historically lacked access to affordable solutions for energy and operational efficiency. EcoStruxure™ Building Activate bridges this gap by enabling our customers to reduce emissions Operational efficiency and improved energy use without costly and extensive repairs.
Ideal for sectors such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, education and office, EcoStruxure™ Building Activate is a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) designed to enable simple retrofitting. It eliminates the need for significant upfront costs associated with traditional software licensing and hardware infrastructure.
Instead, users pay a recurring subscription fee resulting in lower upfront costs and a faster payback period of up to two years. The system is an open platform that works seamlessly with a wide range of equipment, including HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and more. It can be accessed via an easy-to-use web and mobile interface.
This flexible solution allows customers to choose the features they need, ensuring they only pay for their necessary choices. Key features include:
Sustainability Management: Reduce operational carbon emissions by up to 60% through real-time facility data monitoring and systems automation.
After just six months of using the EcoStruxure™ Building Activate energy management module, the historic 4-star Grand Monarque hotel saw a 15% energy reduction in its 600-year-old building, thanks to energy consumption insights and monitoring capabilities. The full amount was recovered in less than 12 months.
Energy Management: Reduce energy demand by up to 48% by monitoring, analysing, optimizing and controlling energy use – ideal for facilities with a limited or non-existent existing building management system.
Operations Management: Manage 90% of issues remotely through real-time remote monitoring, control and optimization of building systems (e.g. HVAC, lighting, etc.) at the building and portfolio level, reducing operational issues by a third.
Workplace Management: Improve indoor conditions by up to 25% by automatically monitoring and adjusting air quality, temperature and humidity levels, creating a healthier, more comfortable environment that responds to the needs of employees and customers.
Asset Management: Reduce asset failures by 30% through immediate alerts of anomalies and planned preventative maintenance, reducing the risk of disruptions and extending the asset life cycle.
In the era of Electricity 4.0, the convergence of electrical and digital technologies is revolutionizing energy management. As companies managing small and medium-sized buildings grapple with how to bridge the gap between sustainability ambition and business, EcoStruxure™ Building Activate emerged to offer a single, unified solution to streamline their operations for greater efficiency and sustainability.
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