Sensgreen Partner
Sutherland
Location
Davao City, Philippines
Applications
Smart Split AC Control, Remote Management, Energy Savings, Employee Comfort Optimization
Background
An office facility in Davao City, Philippines, faced significant challenges in efficiently managing its numerous split air conditioner units. This inefficiency led to wasted energy and inconsistent employee comfort. The facility management team, valuing operational efficiency and employee satisfaction, wants to apply a smarter solution to optimize cooling and ensure a comfortable working environment while reducing energy consumption.
Challenges
Manual Operation Inefficiencies
The manual process of opening and closing each AC unit with a remote was time-consuming. It often resulted in units being left on unnecessarily, causing energy wastage and increased operational costs.
Energy Inefficiency
The split AC units operated without coordinated control, causing unnecessary energy consumption and increased operational costs.
Employee Comfort Variability
The lack of smart control meant that office temperatures were often inconsistent, affecting employee satisfaction and productivity.
Slow Response to Issues
Maintenance teams faced challenges in promptly addressing AC-related issues due to the absence of remote monitoring and control capabilities.
Solution
To address these challenges, Sensgreen integrated 150 Sensibo smart air conditioning controllers with the office’s split AC units, enabling remote management and optimization through the Sensgreen platform. Sensibo Smart AC Controller technology allows air conditioners to be remotely controlled via the Sensgreen platform. This includes status, set temperature, fan level, and mode. With this solution, all air conditioners can be operated from one dashboard since we use Sensibo APIs to pass on configurations made on the platform to the device.
Smooth Integration of Wireless Controllers: The installation team seamlessly integrated wireless controllers into the existing AC units without disrupting daily operations.
Centralized Control via Sensgreen Platform: All split AC units were centralized under the Sensgreen platform, allowing unified control and monitoring from a single interface.
Tailored Temperature Control: Smart scenarios were implemented to adjust temperatures in real-time based on room occupancy and office activity, optimizing energy consumption while ensuring employee comfort.
Data-Driven Decision-Making: The facility management team accessed real-time data on energy consumption, temperature fluctuations, and occupancy patterns, enabling informed decisions to enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Results
12% Reduction in Energy Consumption
The office significantly reduced energy use by smartly adjusting cooling based on real-time needs.
40% Quicker Maintenance Response
Remote access to all AC units allowed the maintenance team to respond to issues faster, leading to fewer employee complaints.
6000 Hours Less AC Run Time Each Month
Optimized cooling schedules resulted in a substantial reduction in AC operational hours.
Enhanced Employee Comfort
Consistent office temperatures improved employee comfort, leading to higher satisfaction and productivity.
Increased Operational Efficiency
The centralized control system streamlined AC management, making operations smoother and more efficient.
Sustainable Practices
The office’s adoption of smart AC control contributed to its sustainability efforts, aligning with environmental goals.