Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure Building Activate, an energy management and automation IoT platform for small and mid-size buildings (>10k sqm each).
This software platform addresses the growing demand for simple, flexible, and cost-effective solutions that empower building owners and operators to reduce energy and operating costs, comply with energy and decarbonisation regulations, and improve customer retention – all without requiring an onsite facilities manager.
“Rising costs, shrinking demand for commercial spaces, and updated regulations, and government funding are accelerating building renovation efforts around the globe,” said Kas Mohammed, Schneider Electric’s vice president, digital energy UK&I. “Small and mid-size buildings represent a significant proportion of our built environment, and many will still be in use by 2050. But historically they have lacked access to affordable solutions for energy and operational efficiency. EcoStruxure™ Building Activate fills this gap by empowering our customers to reduce operational emissions and optimise energy use without costly, large-scale overhauls.”
Ideal for sectors such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, and offices, EcoStruxure Building Activate is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) designed to enable simple retrofitting. It eliminates the need for significant upfront costs associated with traditional software licensing and hardware infrastructure. Instead, users pay a recurring subscription fee resulting in lower upfront costs and a faster payback period of up to two years. The system is an open platform that works seamlessly with a wide range of equipment, integrating HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and more. It is accessible via a user-friendly web and mobile interface.