In summary, iAutomation can supply solutions that enable buildings to better access and use energy via the applications of -
Meeting a building’s maximum demand requirements versus the energy availability is becoming a challenging proposition. Issues such increased EV charging installations and closure of grid coal powered generators are contributing to this challenge. Through the application of BESS, a building’s peak energy demand can be reduced as well as its energy costs. This reduction is achieved by storing energy into the BESS when the daily grid energy cost is low (availability is high), and then discharging the BESS to the load when the grid energy is expensive (availability is low). In addition, BESS can increase the property’s energy resilience and reduces its reliance on back-up diesel generators. BESS can be supplied via large shipping containers through to small portable trailers.
Commercial property EV Charging solutions are become a major challenge for both installations and compliance with the new BCAR regulation AS….. Specifically, the energy consumed by EV charging must not exceed the available energy, yet it must also meeting the minimum demand for EV charging. iAutomation utilises a combination of Dynamic Load Management Systems (DLMS), Energy Monitoring Systems (EMS) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to meet this energy challenge. In addition, iAutomation offers full turnkey EV charging solutions including installation, 24/7 maintenance, Energy Billing Systems. Load management and provision of EV chargers.
The challenge of the grid energy systems is the reduction of grid generating assets such as coal powered generators and the increased need for the grid to provide energy for developing needs such as EV charging etc. IAutomation has developed microgrid solutions that utilises its energy management expertise and applied to energy management across entire residential development projects. These solutions are a full turnkey solution incorporating the installation of batteries and solar assets installed to housing on the residential development plus microgrid control systems. This entire microgrid energy system is funded by iAutomation and the cost is recovered via buying and selling energy generated and stored within these assets.
High-quality energy metering and assessment systems are vital tools for identifying the energy usage patterns of a structure (by whole building, zone, level or tenancy).
Data relating to energy consumption and behaviour allows property managers to pinpoint (and then remediate) poor-performing elements of a building such as inefficient heating and ventilation units or unwanted air infiltration.
In addition, accurate energy consumption data helps property managers satisfy a range of mandatory regulations such as the Australian Government’s Commercial Building Disclosure scheme, which requires owners of commercial office space (above 1,000m2) to disclose energy performance information whenever a property is sold or leased.
Demonstrably energy-efficient buildings are higher-value buildings due to: higher-quality tenants (including Federal Government tenants, whose office leases are subject to a National Green Leasing Policy); as well as the associated potential for elevated capital value based on premium tenancies.
Energy monitoring and management is the doorway to improved asset performance and value.
iAutomation suppliers a range of meters compatible with or without our EMS, plus full support services to ensure they are correctly configured and compatible with any specified EMS.
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