Sustainable and energy-efficient properties

Buildings account for a large share of energy consumption

Buildings – both residential and commercial – account for around 30–40% of total energy use globally. A significant part of this goes to heating, ventilation, cooling and lighting. This is where the real potential for optimisation lies. With smart IoT technology, these systems can be optimised in real time based on actual usage, indoor climate and external conditions, turning your property into an active contributor to both your bottom line and the environment.

How IoT can reduce your climate impact and lower costs

IoT solutions offer concrete ways to drive the energy transition in properties and deliver a fast ROI:

• Automatic control of ventilation and heating based on occupancy, carbon dioxide levels and temperature ensures that energy is only used when and where it is needed.
• Light and motion sensors reduce unnecessary lighting in empty spaces, giving immediate energy savings.
• Remote control of energy-intensive systems makes it possible to optimise operation during low-price periods of the day, further lowering your electricity costs.
• Leak and moisture sensors quickly detect problems, reducing the need for costly major repairs and preventing energy losses caused by damage.
• Real-time energy monitoring makes it easier to identify and fix losses, giving you full control over your consumption.

These measures not only lead to significant energy savings and a faster return on your investment, but also reduce your climate impact and make your property more attractive to future tenants and investors.

Digital twins and predictive maintenance for the property of the future

IoT data is the foundation for more advanced tools such as digital twins. A digital twin is a virtual model of your property that accurately reflects how it actually behaves in real time. This powerful tool makes it possible to:

• Simulate energy consumption under different scenarios.
• Plan maintenance more effectively.
• Test different optimisation measures in the virtual world before implementing them physically, reducing risks and costs.

With the help of AI and machine learning, driven by IoT data, you can also predict faults in technical systems before they occur. This is called predictive maintenance, and it helps you avoid both energy waste and unnecessary emergency repairs.

IoT + ESG = The property of the future

Many property owners today have clear and measurable goals for ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). To measure and successfully report your environmental impact, you need digital tools that effectively collect and analyse data – something IoT platforms are made for.

By connecting your property you get:

• Better and more detailed insight into your energy consumption.
• The ability to automate and optimise environmental measures.
• Concrete and verifiable data for sustainability reporting.
• A modern property that not only meets today's requirements, but is also prepared for future regulations and expectations.