EnOcean - Self-powered Wireless Technology enables Intelligent
Green Buildings
Oberhaching/Munich, 3 October, 2007 – EnOcean GmbH will demonstrate
its innovative self-powered wireless sensor technology for
intelligent green buildings on Stand C22 at M&E 2007, The Building
Services Event, taking place 10-11 October, Olympia, London. Powered
by energy drawn from light, movement or even changes in temperature,
EnOcean’s technology is rapidly becoming accepted as the standard
for innovative sensor solutions in ecological building automation
projects, ensuring greater energy efficiency and unparalleled
flexibility at the lowest investment and operational cost.
An ‘Intelligent Green Building’ is defined as one that optimises
personal productivity and comfort, cost efficiency, environmental
awareness and energy-conservation. Building automation systems that
utilise battery-free wireless radio technology are central to
achieving such sustainable, intelligent green buildings.
EnOcean offers a simple yet intelligent, self-powered wireless
communications solution which is eco-friendly, easily installed and
maintenance-free. Unlike all other radio technologies, EnOcean’s
sensors do not require batteries for operation. Energy harvested
from the surrounding environment is used for transmitting sensor
information over a distance of up to 30 meters within a building to
control lighting, blinds, heating or air conditioning without the
need for cabling.
EnOcean’s wireless switch recently won the ‘Building Product
Innovation Award’ at the 100% Design London Awards in association
with property developer Londonewcastle (Earls Court, London, 21
September 2007). The device beat nine other products nominated for
the award, which was judged by a panel of high profile architects,
services engineers and structural engineers. The judges were looking
for innovation, intelligent use of materials and technology, and
evidence of how the product improves the construction process.
At this year’s M&E show, EnOcean will share its stand with product
partners PEHA and Thermokon, as well as with its local distributors
TDC and EnOceanShop (UK). Andreas Schneider, EnOcean’s Executive VP
Sales & Marketing explains: "EnOcean and its partners have been
successful in equipping a significant number of buildings in
continental Europe, and matching the requirements of UK regulations
for efficient use of energy. We are now ready to enable intelligent
green buildings in the UK and look forward to sharing the benefits
of self-powered wireless technology with the architect, building
contractor and property owner community."
EnOcean’s technology has also been short listed for the ‘Best
innovation in green product or service’ award in The Working
Buildings Week Innovation Awards 2007. The awards will be presented
to the winning companies during a ceremony on Wednesday 10 October
2007.
TDC and EnOceanShop (UK)
In the UK, EnOcean’s innovative technology is marketed via
specialised distributor TDC (member of the Abacus Group) offering
the technology modules, including miniaturised energy generators,
radio components and desing-in support for integration in various
local OEM products. EnOceanShop (UK), run by Ivory Egg, is a
specialist wholesaler for EnOcean-based end products providing
technical support and assistance with product selection for both
residential and commercial projects.
PEHA Easyclick wireless lighting control
PEHA will show its Easyclick door/window contact wireless system
which delivers a variety of advantages for lighting, security &
safety applications. Unique in this system are its transmitters,
which work entirely without batteries. The wireless modules from
EnOcean, conceived for switch applications, generate enough energy
when the switch is pressed to transmit the wireless signal. Wireless
switches can be simply adhered to any surface, so they are ideal for
redesigns and retrofits. The receivers come in different forms, for
example as an intermediate connector, under plaster insert, for use
in ceiling rose or ceiling fitting. The Easyclick PHC interface
links the PEHA house control system to Easyclick for numerous extra
functions.
Thermokon Easysens wireless sensors system
Thermokon Sensortechnik will present its EasySens wireless sensor
system for HVAC applications. Innovative solar-powered wireless
technology makes it possible to harvest ambient light for
temperature regulation and ventilation, and to control lighting and
blinds in buildings. The wireless sensors need no battery and no
external power source. The energy produced by a solar cell is
sufficient for reliable sensor operation. A selection of devices are
available for temperature monitoring, relative humidity, brightness,
status detection and data evaluation - on bus systems such as LON,
EIB, RS485 and Ethernet. Analogue and digital output devices are
obtainable for direct driving of actuators.
Email:
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