UBITRONIX - ENERGY GLOBE
AWARD
Ubitronix’ intelligent customer-oriented energy management system in use
at the Austrian utility; Linz AG receives the coveted 'Energy Globe Award'.
With the regulatory introduction of electronic meters (smart meters) the
customer has the availability of high-resolution real time data - in theory. Because the measurements are
usually transferred from the meter to a central web portal and will be made
available, in the form of graphics, the following day. An issue that occupied the
power management specialists of Ubitronix, because in this way the benefits of
the new meter technology cannot be fully exploited. The result is a complete
new customer-oriented and easy to install system, which has now earned the
Upper Austrian ENERGY GLOBE AWARD in the overall category of winners.
The central element of the winning system is a hardware component that
is installed in the home. It records all on-site consumption data and helps the
client to understand their energy consumption and to control it in an optimal
way. Even local-generated electricity, e.g. from a photovoltaic system, can be
integrated into the system. The user will have access to its current power
status in the household over existing devices such as PCs, laptops, smartphones
or tablets. "Being awarded for the Energy Globe Award shows that the consumer
now participates in the energy transition. Our intelligent energy-saving
solution makes the sustainable use of energy possible today ", declared
Dr. Christoph Schaffer, CEO of Ubitronix system solutions GmbH, convincingly.
Ubitronix’ award-winning energy management system is based on the
so-called Meter-server that captures readings of local electricity, gas, heat
and water meters, not only historical data but also real-time data, so already
a few seconds after the measured values were determined they are available for
the end user. The measured values can be displayed via PCs, smartphones,
tablets or even on new TVs. "Green plugs", they can be plugged
directly into any wall outlet, capture the additional power consumption of
household appliances, such as refrigerator or washing machine, and forward it
to the Meter-server for further processing. Both meters server, Green Plugs have
an integrated switch, so that appliances can be automatically switched depending
on tariff or consumption.
Proper use of decentralised energy
Also local-generated energy, e.g. from a photovoltaic system on the
roof, can be used more efficiently through load management. It is possible, for
example the hot water or an electric vehicle, will only be charged when the
solar panels on the roof will provide enough energy. Although the technology is
complex but it is easy to understand for consumers, an LED traffic light system
shows at a glance which equipment consumes relatively much power.
"The feedback from end users, for example those from the utility Linz
AG, is extremely encouraging. Specifically, the visualisation of consumption
data in real time and optimised switching of appliances support the end user in
everyday life. They can concentrate themselves again on the important things of
Life, "said Dr. Christopher Schaffer about the success of the system.
Energy Globe Award
In November, at the opening of the building & construction
exhibition in Ried the Upper Austrian was handed over by Governor Dr. Josef and
the founder of the Energy Globe Ing. Wolfgang Neumann. The price is not only a
prestigious award, but also a valuable seal of approval for quality and
innovation.
The ENERGY GLOBE AWARD recognises excellence in the fields of energy
efficiency, use of renewable energy and the sustainable use of resources in
five categories: Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Youth. Every year hundreds of
projects from more than 100 countries apply for the Energy Globe Award.