Energy Management
Recording: The Rise of Grid-Interactive Buildings!
November 12th, 2024Kontrol Technologies Smart Buildings Business & Financials Examined
November 11th, 2024
The Rise of Grid-Interactive Buildings: Where PropTech Meets the Grid
The commercial real estate sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation in how buildings interact with and manage energy resources. Grid-Interactive Buildings are emerging as a critical solution for property owners facing mounting pressures from rising energy costs, stringent regulatory requirements, and ambitious carbon reduction targets. Our new research identifies a robust ecosystem of 130 companies […]
Sauter Group Building Automation Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Sauter Group, a Basel, Switzerland-based provider of building automation solutions and services. We highlight the Group’s 2023 key figures, UK acquisitions, and two key projects undertaken in Serbia and Germany in 2024. Sauter Group 2023 Profile Founded in 1910, Fr. Sauter AG is privately owned by the founding […]
Acuity Brands Intelligent Spaces Business & FY2024 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the development of Acuity Brands Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG) and its FY2024 financial results, y/e 31st August 2024. Our analysis is based on the 1st October 2024 news release, presentation, and transcripts of quarterly earnings calls throughout the fiscal year. We also examine Distech Controls’ position in the French […]
Keeping Cool in an Increasingly Hot Data Center HVAC Market
Developing technology trends like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital transformation are driving the global demand for data processing and storage to unprecedented levels. As a result, energy-intensive data centers are fast becoming a major energy consumer, due in large part, to cooling systems that account for up to 40% of their total consumption, […]
How Close are we to Realizing AI’s Potential for HVAC Optimization?
Globally, only a very small percentage of commercial buildings operate fully integrated, AI-driven, autonomous energy management for HVAC optimization. Our new research estimates that a significant percentage of commercial buildings have no HVAC control whatsoever, while the rest of the market is divided between rule-based control, preset algorithms, and predictive functions, to varying degrees. Together, […]
What’s Behind Schneider Electric’s Acquisition of Motivair?
This Research Note examines what’s behind Schneider Electric’s acquisition of Motivair Corporation, a US manufacturer of liquid cooling solutions for data centers. We review the transaction details, the strategic rationale, the Motivair offering and assess how this acquisition fits into Schneider Electric’s data centers portfolio. Transaction Details Schneider Electric agreed to acquire a 75% controlling […]
The Impact of AI on Energy Management Software for HVAC Optimization
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are playing a big role in the digitization of our commercial buildings. AI leverages advanced computational algorithms, such as neural networks, to enable systems to perceive environmental conditions, learn from data, reason about optimal actions, and interact with building automation systems. “Today, the most advanced HVAC Optimization leverages […]
Energy Management Software for HVAC Optimization Market
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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