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<p>The development of Energinet, the energy monitoring system, began in 2002. The primary objective has been to create a web-based system with an easy interface, enabling users to access information with just a few clicks.</p>



<p>Energinet gives you information on whether what you are doing is actually working. If you have control through a SCADA or industrial control system (ICS), <a href="https://kiona.com/products/energinet/">Energinet</a> is on top and monitors the end results. This makes the job of energy management much more efficient.</p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-you-need-to-have-quality-data">You need to have quality data</h2>



<p>The system has been developed in cooperation with customers and energy advisors. The result is a solution that suits absolutely everyone. From simple analyses to complex calculations for larger organizations.</p>



<p>The mindset has always been the same: the most important thing is quality and solutions that do not lock the customer in.</p>



<p>"We have no hidden agenda, so all our solutions are completely open. Energinet is independent of suppliers and can retrieve data from anywhere, anytime – that's the biggest benefit for our customers," he says.</p>







<p>Today, Energinet is used in all types of public, commercial, and industrial buildings, such as schools, hospitals, manufacturing companies, shopping centers, and grocery stores. Altogether, this amounts to an area of over one hundred million square meters, with no restrictions on the number of users, user levels, or number of meters.</p>



<p>In addition to the web solution, you can distribute information to the whole organization or defined recipients through self-reports on e-mail and app. This way, you can spend as little time as possible on reporting and monitoring and as much time as possible on energy reduction measures.</p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-energy-monitoring-on-the-key-performance-indicators-that-matter">Energy monitoring on the key performance indicators that matter</h2>



<p>The monitoring system can be used for much more than <em>just</em> monitoring energy. The system is modular, with no limitations on the number of meters, virtual meters, imports, energy blocks, buildings, groups, subgroups, or users.</p>



<p>"We set up the top level of Energinet for you, so you have access to all standardized reports and key figures. Beyond that, you can create whatever you want and make any calculation that gives you the key figure you and your company are looking for. This can be anything from the <a href="https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Coefficient_of_performance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">COP (coefficient of performance)</a> of heat pump systems, the number of kilowatts used per ton of aluminum produced, to which of your production lines is the most efficient," says Ludvigsen. </p>



<p>He explains that it is precisely then you get the data you need to say <strong>why</strong> the situation is the way it is and <strong>what </strong>you can do to make it more efficient.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://kiona.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Report-EN.png" alt="Energy monitoring report dashboard" class="wp-image-36339"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Use Energinet to tailor your reports depending on the KPIs you seek.</figcaption></figure>



<p>"Without information, you know nothing. You can believe and guess –&nbsp;but that doesn't produce results. You need to understand the history, the current situation, and whether the measures are working."</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-break-the-bottlenecks-and-control-the-consumption">Break the bottlenecks –&nbsp;and control the consumption</h2>



<p>The potential for energy savings remains high in most of the areas in which we operate.</p>



<p>"For example, many people run automatic regulations of indoor temperature depending on the outdoor temperature but don't really know whether it is energy efficient or not. Once the setup of Energinet is ready, you can immediately catch unnecessary errors or excessive energy consumption related to ventilation, cooling, or heat recovery. This makes it possible to monitor operations and work in a more energy-efficient way," he explains.</p>



<p>But without access to and analysis of the right data, it's impossible to know where to start to make the right choices. And steering without oversight –&nbsp;is a bit like shooting in the dark.</p>



<p>"We rely on customers to understand the value of fully open solutions and not lock themselves into a single supplier."</p>



<p>"Take any building, with a sea of different systems. Bring data from all of them into a single solution and see what actually matters to your operations. Then a lot of the work is done." he concludes.</p>

Energy monitoring: – Drop the gut feeling, and make decisions based on data

Efficiency through dynamic solutions

Easy onboarding of new buildings and meters

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Building Automation

<p>There are several ways to collect measurement values from your buildings. At the same time, different meters may have various owners. The property owner owns some meters, and others can be held, for example, by the municipality or the district heating supplier. Many different rules and regulations make it challenging to influence which meter is placed on your property.</p>



<p>Collecting this building data raises several questions, but managing and keeping statistics on values from meters shouldn't be difficult. As a Kiona customer or partner, you have several ways to collect data – so that you are ready for any scenario and variant of meter on the market.</p>





<p><a href="https://kiona.com/products/energinet">With Energinet, you get multiple ways to collect data.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the most common practices for collecting measured values from meters</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-manual-reading-and-enrollment">Manual reading and enrollment</h3>



<p>Manual reading is a standard method still used by many, where you write off meter readings in, for example, an Excel sheet. Afterward, you need to manually enter these numbers in the system that you use for your energy monitoring.</p>



<p>When working this way, you should be aware that the risk of human error is high, like entering the wrong number somewhere. The consumption also reflects the time when the reading takes place, and it can easily be many hours spent going around buildings and noting meter readings.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-about-analog-equipment">What about analog equipment?</h3>



<p>Still, many meters on the market have no communication and thus are entirely analog. These meters are not possible to connect and must be read manually. Collecting data from these old-school meters can be made smoother by logging them with digital tools, like an app on your phone or tablet.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Get the Energinet Go mobile app for manual meter readings. With the app, you can manually read the meter and directly enter the figures on your mobile. In the app, you have assigned collection responsibility, timespan for when to read the meter, and meter position to make the collection round more manageable and time effective. The app also helps you prevent erroneous readings.</li>



<li>You can also print a QR code for a specific meter and attach it to it. You can then scan the code and enter the numbers that you read. Scan and record in a flash.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-imports-from-the-utility-companies">Imports from the utility companies</h3>



<p>If you have connected meters, you have greater opportunities to work digitally. A common way of working is gathering consumption statistics from your utility company.</p>



<p>We help to integrate and retrieve utility data directly from your supplier, usually in the form of 15-minute or hourly values, so that you don't have to log in manually and retrieve values to get your statistics. Get data via Elhub, DataHub, API, SFTP, or files sent by e-mail. Use any of our many existing import formats or set up your own import format with the format generator.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-automatic-meter-collection">Automatic meter collection</h3>



<p>With hardware and Energinet, we can collect data directly from connectable meters that communicate with HAN, M-bus, or Wireless M-bus (wM-bus). A connected meter means more than just consumption statistics. In addition, we can get data such as flow, temperatures, and instantaneous power – creating a digital process with high-resolution measurement values and a lot of data.</p>



<p>All our solutions collect data from many different brands of meters on the market, such as Carlo Gavazzi, B meters, Kamstrup, Sontex, and Diehl. And with our powerful energy management and analysis solution, Energinet, there is no limit on what kind of data can be collected and made useful.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-data-collection-the-right-way">Data collection – the right way</h2>



<p>Regardless of which method you prefer to follow up and collect measured values, you can use all these methods in parallel and have your data structured in one place through our solutions. No more Excel files or missed or incorrect readings.</p>



<p>Measured values are visualized in the form of clear graphs and diagrams. This way, you can also use the data to get results on your energy and efficiency measures – quickly, cost-efficiently, and accurately.</p>

How to collect and digitalize data from your main meters 

Open and user friendly for your convenience

Control your data sources and gain control of the sustainability

<p>At Kiona, we understand the importance of having access to complete data and insights to make informed decisions. Energinet is our energy management system (EMS), developed in collaboration with customers and energy advisors to provide a solution that can meet anyone's needs.</p>



<p>It adapts to all sectors, including property, industrial, power, farming, and transport, providing a complete solution for managing energy consumption and enhancing efficiency. Our platform offers a hassle-free setup, user-friendly interface, and access to essential reports with all critical figures needed to reach your sustainability goals.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-control-your-data-sources-and-gain-control-of-the-sustainability">Control your data sources and gain control of the sustainability</h2>



<p>One of the best features is the possibility of tailoring your reports, analyses, and dashboards to unlock the information your company needs.</p>



<p>Energinet allows you to easily monitor energy consumption, forecast trends, and analyze waste management strategies. It also collects essential building data, pinpoints when energy peaks occur, and enables you to reduce them through optimized energy use.</p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-efficiency-through-dynamic-solutions">Efficiency through dynamic solutions</h2>



<p>We can guarantee a complete overview of energy data and consumption. Whether you're managing a building or an industrial facility, our adaptable platform equips you with the insights you need to measure performance effectively.</p>



<p>You can easily set specific energy targets for your meters or buildings, track trends and receive instant alarms for deviations, establish performance benchmarks, and fine-tune your energy strategies.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-easy-onboarding-of-new-buildings-and-meters">Easy onboarding of new buildings and meters</h2>



<p>Our straightforward tool makes it easier to onboard new buildings and meters to your portfolio without complex processes. With unmatched meter flexibility, including the option to create custom meter types, you have complete control over the data you collect and analyze.</p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-open-and-user-friendly-for-your-convenience">Open and user friendly for your convenience </h2>



<p>We are committed to creating open solutions, and Energinet is an excellent example. With it, you can easily integrate with external systems, import data through files, or manually enter meter readings. We collect data from third-party software, which receives meter data from their APIs – including data from utility companies or other system suppliers.</p>



<p>Transferring data from other Kiona products, such as <a href="https://kiona.com/products/iwmac/">IWMAC</a> or <a href="https://kiona.com/products/web-port/">Web Port</a>, is a walk in the park with API connections already built into our platform. When data comes in from various systems, it can be frustrating to create reports and extract the data you need at any moment. You get a user-friendly interface that consistently presents all data regardless of the source.</p>

Get ahead of energy efficiency and sustainability with Energinet

Control your data sources and gain control of the sustainability

Energy monitoring: – Drop the gut feeling, and make decisions based on data

Efficiency through dynamic solutions

Easy onboarding of new buildings and meters

How to collect and digitalize data from your main meters

Open and user friendly for your convenience