Why Transparency is the First Step
Imagine trying to manage your personal finances without a bank statement or a budget. You’d have no idea where your money is going, what your biggest expenses are, or how to save. Energy consumption in a building or facility works the same way.
Energy transparency is the practice of making energy usage visible, understandable, and actionable. It’s about moving beyond a single monthly bill and gaining real-time, granular data. This means knowing exactly how much energy each piece of equipment—from a production line to an air conditioning unit—is consuming at any given moment.
From Data to Decisions
Once you have this clear picture of your energy consumption, you can begin to make informed decisions. Transparency allows you to:
- Identify Waste: You can pinpoint the “energy vampires”—equipment that’s using power inefficiently or running when it shouldn’t be. This could be a motor that’s drawing too much power or a lighting system left on overnight.
- Benchmark Performance: By comparing the energy use of similar assets or different facilities, you can identify best practices and set clear targets for improvement.
- Empower People: When employees can see the energy impact of their actions—whether it’s leaving a light on or running a machine at an inefficient speed—they are more likely to change their behavior. This creates a culture of energy conservation.
The Role of Technology
Achieving true energy transparency requires the right tools. Technologies like smart meters, sensors, and Facility Monitoring and Control Systems (FMCS) are essential. They collect vast amounts of data and present it in user-friendly dashboards, charts, and reports.
By implementing these systems, you can move from a reactive approach—waiting for the monthly bill to arrive—to a proactive strategy of continuous optimization. This not only leads to significant cost savings but also contributes to your sustainability goals. In the end, what you can measure, you can manage. Energy transparency isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the key that unlocks a world of operational and environmental benefits.
Benefits and Values
Energy KPI monitoring dashboards, widgets, and customized reports. Scalable to geographical-wide multi-site monitoring. No internet connection required except for updates.
ISO 50001 | Supports in continuously improving energy efficiency through integrated energy efficiency measures management and thus meets the requirements of ISO 50001, for report submission to government.
Contextualized KPIs | Makes sound statements about increasing energy efficiency based on key figures, cost center.
Carbon Footprint for GHG Scope 3 | Get full transparency over the media consumption per batch and per produced liter of product, for submission of CO2 to inter-company platform, SiGREEN.
Common connectivity | Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, S7, OLE DB for SAP import, Node-RED.
Visualizing Energy Flows in Your Plant
Heatmap and Energy Overview
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