SMART SAVINGS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Casă cu panouri fotovoltaice și pompă de căldură

WE AUTOMATE

PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS AND HEAT PUMPS

At Autom8 Connect we focus on building a sustainable future and on smart savings in your home. Through our savings solutions and services, we give you the means to reduce energy consumption and protect the environment without compromising your comfort and quality of life.

Our savings services include the integration of photovoltaic panels, which let you produce your own electricity from renewable sources. This way you not only reduce your dependence on the power grid, but also help reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment.

WE MONITOR AND OPTIMISE

ENERGY CONSUMPTION OPTIMISATION

By monitoring your water, gas and electricity consumption, we give you a complete picture of how you use resources and help you identify potential savings. You have access to real-time data and can receive alerts about excessive or unusual consumption, so you can step in and optimise consumption effectively.

The benefits and added value of our savings solutions are significant. Besides lowering your monthly costs, you help protect the environment and build a sustainable future for yourself and for future generations. Through informed choices and efficient management of consumption, you can achieve not only financial savings but also the personal satisfaction of being part of a collective effort to protect the planet.

AUTOMATION SCENARIOS

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SAVINGS

OPTIMISING LIGHTING, HEATING AND COOLING

Optimising heating and cooling: The system can automatically adjust the temperature and the heating/cooling schedule according to the owner’s preferences and to the presence detected in the rooms. Energy is thus used efficiently and significant savings are achieved.
Managing standby consumption: The smart system can detect and automatically switch off devices on standby or energy-consuming devices when they are not in use, helping to reduce energy consumption and bills. The circulation pumps of the underfloor heating can be switched off when all the circuits are closed; optimising electricity consumption leads to substantial savings.
Automation based on motion, ambient light and room temperature: The lighting systems can switch on automatically when they detect movement in the room and the ambient light level is low. This ensures that lighting, heating, ventilation and cooling are used only when needed, saving energy.
Flexible scheduling and control of heating and cooling: The system lets the owner create custom heating and cooling schedules for the house, adjusting the temperature according to the time of day, presence in the room or individual preferences. This allows significant energy savings and ensures optimal comfort in every room.
Energy manager: The system includes a specialised module for different appliances (household appliances or heating/cooling systems) that optimises the distribution of energy according to production, demand and priorities, maximising self-consumption and reducing dependence on the power grid.

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CONTROLLING ENERGY CONSUMERS BY PRIORITY

Load manager: When several consumers run in parallel, the system can monitor the current energy demand and step in if the house supply is at risk of overload, keeping the electrical system running efficiently.
Solar panel integration: The smart home system can be connected to solar panels to monitor and optimise energy production and consumption. Solar energy can be directed to consumers in the house, such as the heat pump, while it is being produced, reducing dependence on grid electricity and bringing significant savings on energy bills. PV production is monitored continuously, and energy-hungry consumers can be switched off automatically when there is not enough energy available for them (cloudy sky, inverter in protection mode, etc.). For example, solar energy can be used first for heating water or for powering other equipment during the day.
The electric car can be charged only when you have surplus energy from the photovoltaic panels. Of course, a minimum charge can still be done on cloudy days, even if the panels produce no surplus.
Energy consumption monitoring: Through smart sensors and meters, the owner can track and analyse in real time the energy consumption of the various equipment and appliances in the house. This detailed information makes it possible to identify where energy goes and to take energy-saving measures.
Custom reports and history: The owner can generate custom reports on various aspects of the house, such as energy consumption, temperature and more. The system also keeps a data history, allowing the owner to analyse trends and make informed decisions.
The smart home system can be configured to manage multiple heating sources according to the user’s preferences and needs. This is how it can be set up:
1. Heating source control:
  - Integration with heat pumps: The system can be connected to heat pumps, which can be powered by solar energy from the photovoltaic panels. During the day, the heat pump can thus run on renewable and energy-efficient power.
  - Integration with conventional heating sources: The system can also control other heating sources, such as gas heating systems, to use them when solar energy is not available or when energy costs are lower.
2. Smart scheduling and control of the heating source:
  - Energy price forecasts: The system can use up-to-date energy price information to choose the most cost-effective heating source according to current costs.
  - Flexible scheduling: The user can program the system to set time slots and heating source preferences for each period of the day or according to their specific needs.
  - Condition-based automation: The system can use temperature and humidity sensors to monitor indoor conditions and automatically switch on the appropriate heating source to maintain the desired thermal comfort.
The benefits for the homeowner include:
- Energy efficiency: Using the smart home system to control multiple heating sources lets the owner optimise energy consumption and reduce energy costs.
- Use of renewable energy: Integrating heat pumps powered by photovoltaic panels allows solar energy to be used for heating the house, reducing the environmental impact and making use of renewable energy sources.
- Flexibility and personalisation: The system gives the owner full control over the heating sources and the ability to adjust them according to individual needs and preferences.
- Financial savings: Choosing the heating source according to current energy costs lets the owner take advantage of lower tariffs and reduce energy bills.
- By managing multiple heating sources smartly and efficiently, the smart home system helps create a sustainable, economical and comfortable home for its owner.

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CONTROLLING WATER SOURCES AND IRRIGATION

Irrigation management system:

Integration with weather forecast information: The smart home system can receive real-time weather forecasts (from external services/websites, e.g. MeteoBlue or Weather Underground, or from the weather station in the yard) and use them to manage the irrigation schedule. Unnecessary watering on rainy days is avoided, and the amount of water can be adjusted to the needs of the plants.
Rainfall monitoring: The system can monitor the amount of rain that has fallen and adapt the irrigation schedule accordingly. Overwatering is avoided and water is saved.
Multi-zone control: The system manages the different irrigation zones separately, so that specific schedules and amounts of water can be set for each zone according to the requirements of its plants.
Configuring plant types and water needs: The owner can configure the types of plants in each irrigation zone and specify their water needs. The system adjusts the irrigation schedule and the amount of water to these individual needs.
A smart home system can manage multiple water sources and monitor the water level in tanks to ensure efficient and sustainable irrigation. This is how it works:
- Integration with the water supply systems: The system can be connected to different water sources, such as the public water supply, wells, boreholes or rainwater collection tanks. This allows flexible use of the different water sources according to irrigation needs.
- Monitoring the water level in tanks with water level sensors (ultrasonic or float): The system can be equipped with water level sensors that constantly monitor the amount of water available in the tanks. These sensors can be placed in tanks or wells to measure the water level and give accurate information about the water available.
- Smart scheduling and control of irrigation
- Weather forecast: The system can use real-time weather information to adjust the irrigation schedule. This includes rain forecasts, air humidity and temperature, allowing the system to adapt the amount of water used to these factors.
- Flexible scheduling: The user can program the system to set the time slots and the amount of water needed for each irrigation zone, according to the type of plants and their needs.
The benefits for the homeowner include:
- Water savings: The smart irrigation system ensures efficient use of water, avoiding overwatering and excessive water use. This leads to significant water savings and lower water bills.

- Plant protection: By monitoring soil moisture and triggering irrigation automatically, the system makes sure plants receive the right amount of water, supporting their health and optimal growth.

- Flexibility and convenience: The user can schedule and control irrigation from the mobile app or from the smart home control panel, for a simple and easy-to-manage experience.

- Sustainability: By managing water efficiently, the smart irrigation system helps conserve water resources and contributes to a sustainable, environmentally friendly home.

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