The importance of an energy-friendly renovation Renovations can be really useful for changing the design and update the facilities of homes, offices, and other structures but they can also be […]
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The importance of flexibility optimization in buildings
Buildings flexibility: What can residents gain? As buildings account for approximately 40% of the annual energy use worldwide, there is a need for residents to become active consumers/procumers and the […]
BEYOND and MATRYCS Projects: Advancing Energy Efficiency in Buildings
With buildings accounting for nearly 40% of EU energy consumption, there is ongoing effort in enhancing energy efficiency. Two projects, BEYOND and MATRYCS, share a common goal: use of advanced […]
A personalized energy analytics tool for energy performance optimization: The BEYOND way
“Prosumers”: Who are they? During the last years, the role and the behavior of consumers have been changed towards a more active and engaging approach, the one of “prosumers”. […]
Energy Performance and Smart Readiness Certification Tool: How to effectively evaluate buildings’ smart readiness
Flexibility transactions: How can smart buildings participate? Energy flexibility in buildings can enhance and strengthen the operation of the energy system in a cost-effective manner. To that scope, the existing […]
A portfolio for retailers’ needs: The BEYOND solution
Energy efficiency: What are the main issues? During the last few years, and especially after the beginning of the energy crisis, many conversations about reducing energy prices have taken place, […]
Occupants’ energy consumption: Can we predict it?
Impact of occupants’ behavior on buildings’ energy consumption The behavior of the occupants plays an essential role in building energy demand increases and activity growth. In addition, occupants’ behavior has […]
Smart readiness of buildings: Why is it important?
The concept of the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) was introduced in the 2018 revision of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). This indicator is a common scheme for rating […]
Advanced technology solutions in ΙΤ projects: The case of UBITECH
UBITECH is a leading, highly innovative software house, systems integrator and technology provider, established to provide leading-edge intelligent technical solutions and consulting services to businesses, organizations and government in order […]
How energy retailers can form the electricity price?
In restructured electricity markets, energy retailers are profit-based entities that purchase electricity from the wholesale market at volatile prices and sell it to the consumers with a specified tariff. Electricity […]
