Energy Management & Control Case Study Background Enhancing the Efficient Use of Energy NEC showcased the capability of its EMC solution to one of the large retail store chains in Southeast Asia Energy Management & Control System (EMC) Challenges of the customer The client spends significant sum annually on energy costs and lacks visibility on the breakdown of energy usage. They require an energy management system that can keep track of energy consumption at the same time optimize their HVAC system which consumes significant percentage of total energy cost Solution NEC provided an energy management & control system with unique HVAC control features capable of taking inputs from multiple temperature sensors and utilizing its intelligent control algorithm. Tracking of energy consumption is provided through EMC visualization software Results • Reduction in total energy consumption by more than 10% More than 10% Savings on Total Energy Consumption Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 HVAC Energy Consumption (kWh) Total Energy Savings (%)* • Reduction in HVAC consumption by 30% - 35% 30% - 35% Savings on HVAC Consumption Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 *Actual savings will vary based on site conditions About NEC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Singapore based NEC Asia Pacific is the regional headquarters for NEC Corporation (HQ in Japan) in the Asia Pacific region (South and Southeast Asia and Oceania). As a leading infocomm technology provider and systems integrator offering regional sales and services support and consultancy, NEC APAC develops solutions on carrier network, global identity, RFID, enterprise server, unified communications, multimedia display and contact centre as well as providing outsourcing and managed services. 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Ltd. ©2013 NEC and NEC logo are trademarks of NEC Corporation. sg.nec.com Energy Management & Control Intelligently measure, monitor and control energy consumption Energy Monitoring & Analysis Starlight™ Power Quality Meter (PQM), an integral part of NEC EMC solution, is ideal for automated meter reading applications. Connected to a central server NEC’s Energy Management products and consultation services combined with an extensive portfolio via a mesh wireless network of Starlight of lithium-ion based energy storage systems position NEC as a leading Smart Energy solutions Communicators, the PQMs deliver real- provider in the APAC region — contributing to efficient energy use and lower greenhouse emissions. Chiller time energy consumption or generation data for monitoring and analysis. Energy consumption visualization and analysis Commercial A/C With ever increasing electricity prices and the driving need to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint, energy management & control has become an integral Series 200 PQM IPMS Optimisation Benefits of NEC EMC Solution EMC Controller & Energy Management Software part of every organisation today. NEC Energy Management & Control (EMC) provides an end- Gain visibility on how electricity is used to-end solution for customers’ energy management needs. It is Consistent and accurate information on energy usage Series 7380 PQM ™ Starlight Communicators capable of demand side management resulting in energy managing different sources of energy such as utility grid, Take advantage of automation and advance algorithms using energy cost in control decisions battery systems (VRLA, Li-ion etc.), diesel generator set and Identify inefficiency in the system renewable sources. PV Status operations. On supply side management, it is capable of Reduce overall cost of energy Supplement grid/store savings by optimizing air conditioning, lighting and equipment Identify Inefficient equipment and work processes resulting NEC EMC gathers data through temperature sensors and to wastage of energy Appliance power meters, strategically placed in a facility that enables its powerful controller to maintain equipment performance while Power Socket Easy reporting Web-based monitoring provides reporting tool for energy minimizing energy consumption. Diesel Generator and load profile useful for analysis The NEC EMC visualization software empowers users with complete visibility of their energy profile, allowing them to track, analyze and forecast their energy performance, as well Benchmark energy usage NEC Energy Storage Control & Optimization Plan realistic achievable energy targets NEC EMC has an adaptive energy controller that is capable of as make informed decisions and take action to reduce energy Photovoltaic Key Features of NEC EMC Solution controlling both demand and supply of energy in order to reduce use and lower costs. customers’ energy costs and OPEX. Applications The controller can automate a variety of energy optimisation applications, including peak shaving and energy efficiency Demand Response ready with features like remote connect & disconnect Software controlled prepaid metering enhancement. Compared to the conventional peak shaving approach it can achieve savings of up to 35% in HVAC consumption. Adaptable integration with devices and sensors Easy to use web-based monitoring It synergizes with Starlight™ meters receiving inputs from meters and directly interfacing with energy storage and generation systems. Dedicated function for Air Conditioning (A/C) system optimization Telecom Shelter Monitoring for Telecom Operators Coupled with load profile and utility tariff data, the controller Meter data is collected in near real-time Tenant Energy Management and Portfolio Benchmarking at a central server, reducing the need Utilities companies and property landlords Operators can monitor the health of shelter storage, translating it into battery charge/discharge commands, while for manpower to take periodic readings. are able to monitor each individual tenant’s equipment and predict power consumption regulating battery system usage – maximising the life of storage Reporting and analytic tools allow users to energy consumption, and with integration trends. Real-time data combined with assets. make sense of their energy consumption into their billing system, automate the forecasted profiles can be utilised to control and take positive steps towards improving monthly billing process. The technology and optimise the use of grid power, diesel NEC EMC works best with NEC’s Energy Storage solutions, featuring their energy efficiency, while still providing also enables an analysis of energy generation, battery systems and renewable advanced Lithium-ion battery technology robust enough to handle a comfortable living environment. performance for each property, allowing for sources – minimising the total cost of large numbers of charge/discharge cycle. Automated Meter Reading (AMR) energy forecasting and benchmarking. energy to the operator. calculates the most cost effective way to utilise generation and “NEC EMC manages the various energy sources within the facility to optimize total energy cost at any given time. The cost of energy is put into the controller so that control decisions are evaluated from cost perspective.”