Modelling and control of (electrical) energy usage in buildings using wireless sensor networks and optimal decision making tools

Project Drivers

• rising fuel/energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions
• lack of awareness of energy usage & costs
• limited insight into energy consumption patterns

See & Act

• investigate how increased awareness of energy usage leads to cost savings
• provide real-time feedback on energy consumption at appliance level

Enabling Autonomy

• optimization of energy usage based on current and past consumption patterns, known targets and costs
• accurate and reliable energy usage models are needed