Schneider Electric Predictive Optimisation energy-efficient software

Schneider Electric has launched Predictive Optimisation software for optimal energy efficiency that is said to assist building owners and facility managers reduce HVAC energy use by up to 25%, and improve NABERS ratings and occupant comfort.

The software continuously monitors real-time weather forecasts, energy prices, tariffs and demand response (DR) signals, then makes small automatic changes in HVAC operations to provide tangible energy saving. The software can be used to collect building data then use the information to automatically create a thermal model. Proprietary algorithms calculate and respond to the best set points to optimise comfort and energy utilisation.

Once the initial model is set, the software continues to adapt to changes to uncover new opportunities for energy savings. The system also diagnoses and prioritises the most critical building management issues to help facility managers quickly identify and remediates problems that are generating the largest amount of energy waste. The solution remotely leverages data from an existing building management system (BMS) or power monitoring system to self-optimise 24 hours a day across the building enterprise.

The software is suitable for applications in the healthcare, education, commercial offices, hotels, retail and life science industries.

The solution is smartgrid ready and provides performance measurement and verification (M&V) efficiency results for green building certification, including NABERS.