Zenner showcases the necessary technologies and tools at the Smart Country Convention in Berlin to successfully implement the transformation towards energy and mobility transition, climate neutrality, and energy saving. With a wealth of experience in the Smart City field, backed by over 350 successful IoT projects, Zenner is well-equipped to address the challenges of our time.
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Germany aims for climate neutrality by 2045, targeting buildings
Germany aims to become climate-neutral by 2045, and the building sector, one of the largest contributors to CO2 emissions, is expected to achieve the same goal. In 2022, Germany recorded approximately 756 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, according to the Federal Environment Agency. Achieving climate neutrality in the building sector will require significant efforts in terms of energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable construction practices.
City utilities and municipalities face a clear task of achieving climate neutrality by 2045, a challenge that can only be overcome through collective efforts and the use of digital solutions. Zenner recognizes this and offers its customers the necessary tools to succeed. The company’s commitment to providing innovative solutions was acknowledged with the prestigious Platin-Award in the Smart Country/Smart Cities category at the eGovernment Readers’ Choice Awards in September 2023.
LoRaWAN: The widely used communication protocol for IoT applications
LoRaWAN is a widely used communication protocol specifically designed for IoT applications. It enables data transmission over long distances with low energy consumption. This technology has become crucial in the development of smart cities, as it provides a reliable and efficient way to connect and communicate with various IoT devices. Its versatility allows for the implementation of numerous solutions, making LoRaWAN an essential component in the digital transformation of cities and communities.
Zenner offers sustainable IoT solutions that can be easily implemented with minimal effort, ranging from smart metering to smart city solutions. Existing solutions such as submetering can be quickly and cost-effectively scaled within an existing LoRaWAN network with the right gateways. Additionally, new IoT solutions can be seamlessly integrated without complications.
Innovative solutions for transparent energy consumption in buildings
The increasing focus on climate neutrality, energy savings, and the implementation of the revised Heating Cost Ordinance (HKVO) and the EU Taxonomy has created a growing demand for innovative and easily implementable solutions to create consumption transparency in the building sector. By transparently capturing and providing residents with monthly consumption data, a more conscious use of energy and heating is promoted, leading to a reduction in CO2 emissions. Residents actively contribute to climate protection.
Since December 2022, remote reading measurement techniques that can be securely connected to a Smart Meter Gateway (SMGW) are required for submetering. Zenner meets these requirements by offering smart submetering solutions with LoRaWAN. This technology provides many benefits for city utilities and energy providers, as it allows for a digital and sustainable building management system. With Zenner’s solutions, these organizations can easily transition into a more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to managing energy consumption.
Efficient Energy Use: The Impact of Conventional Thermostats
Conventional thermostats in buildings in Germany are contributing to unnecessary energy loss and increased costs due to their inefficiency, especially considering the rising energy prices. To address this issue, it is crucial for landlords, residents, and other building users to prioritize efficient energy usage. By replacing conventional thermostats with smart thermostats, energy consumption can be optimized, resulting in significant savings and reduced environmental impact.
BuildingLink by Zenner is an IoT solution that effectively reduces inefficient energy consumption. It offers a user-friendly web application accessible through any mainstream browser, allowing users to easily regulate and monitor room temperature and humidity from anywhere. With this Smart Building solution, facility managers and building administrators can precisely control specific areas of the building and adjust temperatures according to actual usage. BuildingLink contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions while providing complete transparency and control over heating behavior.
Zenner GridLink: Enabling Real-time Data Transmission in Smart Cities
In many cities, LoRaWAN infrastructures already exist or are being built. These wireless networks enable the transmission of real-time data from low-voltage networks without additional costs. Zenner GridLink allows the visualization and analysis of the collected raw data. Through monitoring, operators can detect and proactively respond to unusual operating conditions. This ensures transparency throughout the entire low-voltage network in the city.
Enhancing Quality of Life: Smart City Solutions for Sustainable Living
Smart City solutions encompass a wide range of applications that can be implemented in various areas of cities and regions. These include intelligent parking management systems, traffic flow monitoring, waste management optimization through monitoring of waste container fill levels, and environmental monitoring. The primary objective of these solutions is to enhance the quality of life for citizens by improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion, and maintaining a sustainable environment.
The Smart City is a multifaceted system that goes beyond the well-known applications such as Smart Parking or Smart Lighting. It is the intelligent integration of various digital solutions from different areas such as buildings, smart grids, and electromobility. The connectivity among these areas enables an optimal and sustainable utilization of resources in cities and communities.
Zenner’s Element Suite: The Ultimate Solution for Scalable and Economical IoT
Zenner’s Element Suite is a comprehensive IoT solution that enables scalability and cost-effectiveness in IoT implementation. It goes beyond being just an IoT platform, encompassing modules like Element Go for field service management, Element IoT for IoT platform, and Element Apps for application development. With a fully digital end-to-end data flow, Zenner ensures seamless integration from device installation and setup to the final application, eliminating any media discontinuity.
Zenner’s digital technologies offer a wide range of applications that can be explored at the Smart Country Convention 2023. Visitors can discover innovative solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability at Zenner’s booth in Hall 25, Stand 236.
Zenner provides city utilities and municipalities with the necessary tools to tackle the challenges of energy and mobility transition, as well as climate neutrality. With solutions like LoRaWAN, Smart Metering, Smart Building, Smart Grid, and Smart City, Zenner helps its customers increase energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, and improve the quality of life for citizens. The comprehensive IoT solution, Element Suite, serves as the foundation for a successful digital transformation, ensuring a seamless flow of data from device installation to final application.
