Latin America. New technologies within buildings ensure an optimization of energy, which results in economic profitability.
Buildings account for almost 40% of energy demand in most countries. The boom in the construction industry, coupled with rising expectations of interior comfort, has translated into residential, commercial and public buildings using more energy resources than the transportation segment. In several countries, governments have even introduced building construction standards to curb their environmental impact.
Regulatory compliance aside, energy optimization actions provide long-term economic benefits. Schneider Electric's Smart Panel energy management solution, a leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, is helping small and medium-sized buildings meet their environmental and functional goals. The foundation on which the company's energy efficiency solutions are built is the principle that "only what can be measured can be managed". Measurement is one of the fundamental functions of Smart Panel.
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During the last ten years, Schneider Electric has revolutionized the technology of low voltage distribution boards through the creation of Smart Panel, with which it has wanted to simplify energy efficiency actions. This solution automates the collection of data needed to diagnose the electrical installation, eliminating errors caused in manual data collection. It also allows to cross information of the type of consumption (lighting, heating, hot water, air conditioning, etc.), with the purpose of operation of the place (offices, warehouse, parking, etc.) to give a clear idea of where, when and how resources are consumed.
Component connectivity, based on the Internet of Things (IoT), is the key for Smart Panels to manage energy in a simpler, safer and more efficient way. Protection and control is achieved by open-frame circuit breakers (ACB), Molded Case Circuit Brakers (MCCB), mini circuit breakers (MCBs) and DIN rail-mounted control accessories. Energy meters provide a variety of parameters, immediately visible through local display units. All of the above is connected to intelligent and modular devices that collect information, allowing detailed historical analysis, as well as having the possibility of communication and remote supervision.
Secure, reliable and available data
The use of Smart Panel has multiple advantages, such as the increase in safety and reliability, since it reduces the time of blackouts through; reduction of maintenance costs, by monitoring the operating cycles of the equipment; Increased efficiency, due to its complete view of energy consumption; compliance with rules and regulations.
Additional Smart Panel is also compatible with the Facility Expert application, a secure cloud-based energy information manager that centralizes Smart Panel data so that the right information reaches the right people at the right time.
