Companies today face major challenges in the area of energy management, particularly due to rising energy costs, legal requirements and the increasing pressure to reduce CO₂ emissions. As part of the EU taxonomy and the Climate Protection Act, many companies are now obliged to disclose their energy-saving and climate-neutral measures in their annual financial statements. This requires detailed reports on energy consumption and the CO₂ footprint as well as specific strategies for optimization.
What is Loxone?
Loxone is a leading provider of smart home and building automation solutions that use central control technology to increase both convenience and efficiency. The heart of the system is the Loxone Miniserver, which networks and controls all components - from the heating and lighting to the photovoltaic system. The ability to intelligently manage various energy sources and consumers is particularly exciting.
Sustainability through intelligent energy management
One of the biggest challenges in modern households and businesses is monitoring and controlling energy consumption. Electricity is often wasted unknowingly, be it through unnecessary lighting, inefficient heating systems or unused devices that draw unnecessary power in standby mode. This is precisely where Loxone comes in with its energy management system.
Automation and optimization
The Loxone system enables fully automatic control of electricity consumers. Loxone recognizes when and where energy is needed and only switches on electrical devices and systems when they are actually needed. For example, the lighting in rooms can be switched off automatically as soon as they are vacated, or the heating system can optimize itself according to presence, weather and electricity tariffs.
This automation can reduce electricity consumption by up to 50% - a significant saving that not only protects your wallet, but also the environment.
Integration of renewable energies
One of Loxone's great strengths lies in the seamless integration of photovoltaic systems and other renewable energy sources. Loxone ensures that the energy produced is used efficiently. For example, the system can minimize self-consumption by activating energy-intensive appliances such as washing machines or electric cars precisely when sufficient solar power is available. Surplus energy can be stored or fed into the grid. Through targeted control and increased self-consumption, Loxone users can significantly reduce CO₂ emissions and make their contribution to the energy transition.
Keeping an eye on power consumption
Another key aspect of energy efficiency is transparency about your own power consumption. Loxone offers detailed insights into the power consumption of all connected devices and systems. Via the app or dashboard, users can see in real time how much electricity is currently being consumed, where there is potential for savings and which devices are the biggest energy consumers. This monitoring not only helps users to understand their own energy consumption, but also to actively reduce it. Many users report a noticeable reduction in their energy consumption as soon as they have insight into their consumption behavior and can make targeted changes.
Energy management and load management
In addition to the feed-in and consumption of solar power, load management also plays a major role. With Loxone, power peaks that occur, for example, due to the simultaneous operation of several large consumers can be balanced out. This not only protects the electricity grid, but also helps to reduce costs, as many electricity providers charge higher fees for peak loads.
By using battery storage systems, surplus solar power can also be stored for later self-consumption. Loxone intelligently controls this energy storage and ensures that electricity from the storage is always used when it is most needed - for example in the evening when the sun is no longer shining.
Future-proof system
The energy world is changing, and the requirements for intelligent energy management will continue to increase in the coming years. With Loxone, users are ideally prepared for the future. The technology is designed in such a way that it can be flexibly expanded and also supports future developments - such as the expansion of electromobility. Electric cars can already be seamlessly integrated into Loxone's energy management system so that they can be charged with surplus solar power.
Return on investment
One key aspect that interests many of our customers is the return on investment (ROI). Loxone systems often pay for themselves faster than you might think. The investment can pay for itself after just a few years thanks to the savings in energy costs and the more efficient use of resources. The integration of photovoltaic systems and energy storage systems in particular can significantly accelerate the ROI, as the use of self-generated electricity is maximized and expensive power peaks are avoided.
Conclusion: sustainability made easy
Loxone offers a comprehensive solution for the sustainable management and use of energy. Thanks to the intelligent control of electricity consumers, the integration of renewable energies and the option to optimize self-consumption, users can not only reduce their electricity consumption, but also actively contribute to climate protection. The system is easy to operate, can be flexibly expanded and enables a rapid return on investment (ROI). After just a few years, the savings in energy costs can pay for themselves and amortize the investment - a future-proof choice that is good for both the environment and your wallet.
Loxone is the perfect partner for all those who not only want to save but also act responsibly on the way to sustainable energy use.
As a certified Loxone partner, we not only offer the innovative technologies from Loxone, but also comprehensive support in the planning, installation and maintenance of your energy management system to meet these requirements. We accompany you from the initial idea to the final implementation and ensure that your company or home benefits as much as possible from the Loxone solutions. With a tailor-made energy management system, we help you to reduce energy costs, maximize the self-consumption of your photovoltaic system and at the same time meet the required documentation obligations.
But even without a PV system, you can benefit from energy management by using dynamic electricity tariffs, for example. In this way, you can ensure that your annual financial statements meet all regulatory requirements and that your company is optimally positioned on the path to greater sustainability.
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