Smart Green Heating Network of Warmtebedrijf Ede with EnergyGrip
Warmtebedrijf Ede manages one of the most sustainable heating networks in the Netherlands, powered by regional biofuels and supplemented with various sustainable sources such as residual heat, solar heat, geothermal energy, and possibly green hydrogen in the future. To ensure the efficiency and sustainability of the heating network, Warmtebedrijf Ede aims for a fully digital and smart heating network. The goal is to improve monitoring, control, and data collection, which is crucial for both the optimization of heat production and customer satisfaction.
Challenges:
- Digitalizing the heating network to optimize heat production.
- Upgrading heat meters to smart meters to collect accurate data.
- Improving monitoring, control, and billing processes.
- Reliable data for the end customer.
Solution:
Warmtebedrijf Ede chooses Aurum’s EnergyGrip solution for its robust end-to-end data chain and the ability to collect real-time data from hard-to-reach locations. The solution includes:
- Smart heat meters: Large-scale rollout of Nextalinks with narrowband IoT or LTE-M communication technology to implement smart heat meters. These meters measure various parameters such as water volume, supply and return temperature, flow, and energy.
- Portal for asset managers: The EnergyGrip portal provides asset managers at Warmtebedrijf Ede with the ability to monitor measurement data and control infrastructure, enabling proactive actions.
- Whitelabel end user app: Warmtebedrijf Ede adopts the whitelabel app from EnergyGrip to provide end-users with real-time insight into their energy consumption. This app also supports messaging options and integrates into the asset management process.
- Billing data: The reliable data from EnergyGrip is used to provide the necessary billing data for the monthly invoice to Warmtebedrijf Ede’s customers.
Results:
- Chain optimization: The digitalization of the heating network allows Warmtebedrijf Ede to optimize heat production, which is crucial for chain optimization.
- Compliance with sustainability guidelines: The implementation of smart heat meters ensures that Warmtebedrijf Ede meets the sustainable energy requirements, with a score of 85% sustainable energy verified through the EMG statement.
- Customer satisfaction: End-users gain transparency and real-time insight into their energy consumption, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Future proof: Warmtebedrijf Ede is now well-positioned to meet future requirements in terms of sustainability and digital innovation in the heating industry.
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