Benefits of the IoT solution better.energy for smart hotels
Correct heating
In hotels, guests often do not behave as they do at home and tend to pay less attention to the heating settings. This leads to unnecessary energy waste. To counteract this problem, a control for the heating offers automatic schedules as well as sensor-based and occupancy-dependent temperature regulation. The hotel guest still has the option of adjusting the temperature manually. This can be done directly on the Vicki radiator valve or set for the entire room using the wireless thermostat. With the solar-powered wireless thermostat, several Vicki radiator valves can be controlled simultaneously.
Sustainable hotel = environmental protection?
Many hotels have committed themselves to environmental protection and resource conservation. But what does a sustainable hotel need? A big pain point for hotels is energy consumption. With the better.energy solution, energy consumption can be reduced by up to 31 %. Not only can money be saved very easily, but also, depending on the size of the hotel, several tonnes of CO₂.
IoT in hotels
Each technology has its own specifics. WLAN is often more susceptible to interference in buildings and does not always cover all areas of the hotel. An IoT solution based on LoRaWAN is a better choice for a deployment like better.energy. LTE also makes it possible to install the application completely independent of the hotel network.
Energy management system in hotels
Many solutions for energy management are associated with construction measures and are very cost-intensive in existing buildings. A LoRaWAN-based solution, such as the one from Betterspace, can be easily integrated retrospectively during ongoing operation. The occupancy-dependent control of the heating is guaranteed with the connection of the respective PMS system of the hotel - an ideal prerequisite for an energy management system in hotels.
Reduce expenditure for staff
Staff effort is reduced as they no longer have to manually take care of regulating the heating. The heating control optimises the temperature in the rooms and public areas based on occupancy and schedules. This saves energy and improves guest comfort.
Timing control of the heating
The IoT solution better.energy is extremely user-friendly. The heating valves turn on automatically according to a set schedule, but can still be controlled manually by the guest. In unused rooms, the heating is turned down to save energy and just before a new guest arrives, the temperature is raised again. In addition, the heating valves react to temperature differences caused by open windows and regulate the target temperature downwards accordingly to avoid energy loss. This function is ideal in combination with a plain window sensor. Several Vicki heating valves can be controlled with the Wireless Thermostat. Depending on occupancy, with real-time check-in & check-out and with day and night setback at specific times, energy consumption is significantly reduced.
The IoT products used fit seamlessly into any interior design and can be easily retrofitted without any structural measures. With this simple and effective solution, you can increase comfort while greatly reducing energy consumption in your building.
The products of the practical example
better.energy is not just for hotels!
Besides hotels, other buildings can also benefit from this smart heating control.
The Smart Building IoT solution from Betterspace has other useful applications:
Office buildings: In office buildings, the intelligent heating control of better.space can be used to automatically regulate the room temperature. The heating can be reduced during unused times to save energy, and just before entering meeting rooms or offices, the temperature can be adjusted to ensure the comfort of the employees.
Educational institutions: Schools, universities and other educational institutions can benefit from smart heating control. Heating can be aligned with class times to avoid wasting energy outside of school hours. In addition, the temperature in different rooms can be adjusted according to needs to create a comfortable learning environment.
Shopping centres: In shopping centres, intelligent heating control can be used to optimise energy consumption individually. The heating can be concentrated on highly frequented areas, such as restaurants or cafés, while less frequented areas receive a reduced heating output. This ensures both comfort and energy efficiency.
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