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The smart building sector evolves and expands each year, driven by new technologies, applications, regulation and steadily increasing adoption. As we get into the swing of another year of smart building development, some important questions are knocking on our door. Is this the Best way to Optimize? The sunrises on a new morning, smart blinds automatically retract to allow the sunlight to illuminate and heat the office to optimum temperature. Forecasting suggests a warm day, so would it be better to just keep the blinds down to reduce the energy needed for cooling? Should we cool or use natural ventilation, and what if someone wants to open a window when it’s warm later, how do we prepare for that? By 10am half the office has called in sick, did we need to cool the whole building and what difference will the reduced body heat make to the cooling process? And how can we prepare for […]
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Several smart building startups will trial energy efficiency, HVAC optimization, and energy storage technology across Amazon fulfillment centers and warehouses in Europe after winning funding in this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator (ASA). The 2024 ClimateTech Pilot Challenge has welcomed startups that have moved beyond prototype testing and are working towards generating initial revenue and growing […]
This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of Danfoss Fire Safety A/S by Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced on 8th October 2024. We review the transaction details, the strategic rationale, the SEM-SAFE fire protection system, and deployments before assessing how this acquisition fits into Siemens fire safety portfolio. Transaction Details Siemens Smart Infrastructure has agreed […]
In today’s complex commercial real estate landscape, energy management has become a critical focus for asset managers, property managers, and facilities managers. As urbanization accelerates, energy demand grows, and the energy market becomes more volatile, optimizing energy use is no longer just about lowering costs, it has become a key factor in achieving sustainability, resource […]
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