Energy
IoT in the energy sector
Wondering how IoT is helping the energy sector move forward?
How IoT will help the energy sector move forward
The energy sector is facing major challenges, including the transition to green energy sources, staff shortages and optimal utilization of capacity in the grid. Innovation in this sector is vital if optimal sustainability is to be achieved and the challenges addressed successfully.
The Internet of Things (IoT) and data play a crucial role in the efficient maintenance of energy generators and energy consumers and the distribution of energy to homes, neighborhoods, companies and entire power grids. A stable and secure connection between devices is essential too.
Joining forces with KPN IoT allows the energy sector to make its products and services smarter and utilize the data generated.
Customer cases
The Internet of Things is transforming the energy sector by enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and efficient energy management. Discover how these innovations works for our clients:
Balance in the power grid thanks to the Vandebron IoT solution
Vandebron supplies more than 200,000 households with Dutch sustainable energy, including wind and solar energy. However, the peaks and dips in the power grid that green-energy generation causes can disrupt the balance.
Aided by Ordina and KPN, IoT helps improve Grid Balancing by managing large energy providers and customers remotely. This is achieved by temporarily reducing (curtailing) the capacity of solar farms and/or wind turbines. Vandebron uses industrial routers to remotely manage solar farms and wind turbines, making them more flexible and costs more manageable. This paves the way for optimal performance adjustments, security and continuity regardless of the location.
Rhino biedt grip op zakelijk energieverbruik
Voor veel bedrijven is duurzaam ondernemen, energiebesparing en het monitoren daarvan aan de orde van de dag. Onder de nieuwe Europese Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) moeten bedrijven hun impact op mens en milieu rapporteren, inclusief het verbruik van gas, water en elektriciteit.
Rhino stelt vastgoedeigenaren en gebruikers in staat om het utiliteitsverbruik nauwkeurig te meten, de data te centraliseren en op basis daarvan geïnformeerde beslissingen te nemen.
Voltalis energy demand response
Voltalis stands out in the European market with their unique Demand Response technology. Offering flexibility to power grids and utility companies, while simultaneously helping consumers and businesses to save money. By curtailing energy consumption in residential and commercial buildings through short interruptions to the electricity supply, without any negative effects on thermal comfort, Voltalis creates a large group of flexible and controllable energy assets. This contributes to increased grid stability, energy security, cheaper power, and reduced emissions.
Over 200.000 homes and businesses have been connected by Voltalis and they are rapidly expanding throughout Europe. Real-time insights and remote control of devices are at the core of their business, and KPN IoT is proud to provide Voltalis with secure and reliable IoT connectivity for all their solutions.