How the IoT can help MDUs optimize energy consumption

IoT-based energy management systems allow building managers of multi-dwelling units (MDUs) to easily monitor and visualize energy consumption. With this knowledge, it is possible to optimize usage and increase energy savings continually.

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Valuable insight into consumption patterns

Energy management systems can inform MDU managers how, where, and when the energy consumption is at its highest.

The disclosure of consumption patterns via IoT technology allows building managers to lower energy costs by encouraging tenants to move their consumption to periods with low demand. Based on this information, building managers can also achieve maximum usage of renewable energy sources.

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Remote control of appliances for optimized consumption

With IoT devices, MDU managers can easily control and optimize the consumption of energy. The devices can be used to turn on/off electrical appliances remotely. It is possible to control individual units as well as groups of units using IoT technology.

Another option is to integrate weather forecasts into the energy management system. Based on shifts in weather conditions, the heating of the MDUs can be optimized using a proactive approach.

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The ideal platform for energy optimization

When offering MDUs an IoT-based energy management system, it is vital to choose the right platform to enable remote control, collect valuable data, and keep the data safe.

Onics’ Squid.link gateways are configurable and flexible platforms ideal for MDUs, and they support a range of communication protocols, including Zigbee and Wireless M-BUS. They live up to strict security standards to ensure that the data within your system are kept private.

As the gateways are white label products, they offer the possibility of visual customization.

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