ENERGY MANAGEMENT
way to extract its meaning and action it in
order to reap the benefi ts. A solution that can
harvest, analyse and advise on operational
and energy data is becoming essential for
companies to achieve their energy goals.
It is in this area that connected, digital
architectures for energy management
deliver signifi cant value. With open
integration, real-time operations,
analytics and increased levels of
cyber security, the next generation
of architectures allow businesses to
utilise smart devices to deliver improved
reliability, safety, effi ciency, sustainability
and connectivity.
EcoStruxure Power, for example,
monitors an entire network through
embedded IoT sensors and devices,
improving power availability and
reliability through a three-stage,
integrated approach. At its base level
are connected products that collect and
distribute data, followed by a second
layer known as edge control that enables
real-time control of operations either
on-site or through the cloud. Finally, it
offers apps, analytics, and services that
allow managers to make informed and
timely decisions to ensure reliability,
reduce costs and boost efficiency.
With such a solution in place, it
is easy to see the benefi ts for energy
management and maintenance. With the
right equipment and framework, operators
and engineers have 24-hour access to real-
time operational data both on and off-site.
Thanks to the system’s inbuilt analysis they
can then be alerted to power and equipment
issues through automatic notifi cations,
enabling them to respond quickly before
an outage or failure can occur. In short,
the presence of a single, smart digital
architecture simplifi es energy management,
tracks and reduces energy costs and
improves asset and maintenance effi ciency.
On a wider scale, it can also lead
to new patterns of working together
within the organisation. Many companies
have separate departments that decide
individually how to buy and use energy
as well as maintain their equipment. Yet,
the decision-makers in each domain have
insights and expertise that could help
each other. The beauty of an interoperable
architecture like EcoStruxure is how it
facilitates the exchange of information
and encourages cooperation between
departments. When energy and
maintenance strategies are managed
together, blind spots and new areas for
inn ovation are discovered faster.
In industries of every type, the reliable
management of energy is paramount
for ensuring operational effi ciency. With
informed energy decision-makers and an
integrated technological framework working
in unison, companies have a crucial asset.
By acting on real-time information, they can
improve operational and energy effi ciency,
unlock growth, and bring their organisations
into the future.
Schneider Electric,
www.schneider-electric.co.uk
SPECIAL
FEATURE
“Connected,
digital
architectures
for energy
management
deliver
significant
value.”
Apps and analytics
give facilities
managers vital
information to boost
effi ciency
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