Heating is a significant energy consumer in hospital operations. In an initial pilot project, 34 DEOS TEO radiator thermostats were installed in one of the hospital's wards. These wireless, easily installed thermostats provide real-time measurement and control data to the building automation system. For example, they automatically switch off radiators when a window is opened. The project aimed for a return on investment in less than three years and to minimize battery waste.
“In our search for innovative approaches to increase sustainability and reduce energy consumption, we became aware of the DEOS TEO battery-free LoRaWAN wireless thermostat and the LoRaWAN wireless solution. The quick and easy installation and the expected short ROI fit our ideas of a smart solution”, says Markus Prior, Team Leader Building Automation at Fact Group, the project partner.
Even in the first few weeks of operation, energy savings of around 34% were achieved compared to an identical ward without DEOS TEO thermostats. In the future, time and occupancy functions can also be activated to save even more energy.
