Auchan Drumul Taberelor Shopping Center.
Location: Bucharest
Case Study
Customer: Auchan Romania
Building type: Shopping center
Implementation by: EnergyPal
Implemented Solutions.
To achieve high performance in energy efficiency and occupant comfort, EnergyPal has delivered an integrated package of technical solutions:
Advanced BMS system (TRIDIUM + DISTECH):
- Complete automation and integration of HVAC and electrical equipment with customized control algorithms based on occupancy and energy requirements.
Smart metering for all utilities (electricity, water, gas):
- Implemented with Circutor and Elvaco equipment for high-precision metering and automatic data transmission to the monitoring platform.
Rooftop monitoring and control:
- Integration of air handling units and rooftops into BMS to optimize operation based on outdoor temperature and occupancy.
Energy management and alarming software platform:
- Centralized consumption management, automatic deviation detection and customized monthly reporting for building management.
Outcome.
- Reduction of total energy consumption ≈ 34%
- Investment payback < 1 year
- Implementation time 3 months
Customer benefits
- Increased energy efficiency: Decrease energy consumption through dynamic, real-time control of HVAC systems in the building.
- Predictive and efficient maintenance: Automatic alarming for over-consumption or malfunctions. Reduction of reactive interventions.
- Improved occupant comfort: Temperature, humidity and lighting stabilized through intelligent operating scenarios.
- Improved ESG performance: Reduced carbon footprint and optimized documentation for In-Use green certifications.
Conclusion
The Auchan Drumul Taberei Gallery project demonstrates the effectiveness of an integrated model of BMS automation, smart metering and digitized energy management.
The solutions provided by EnergyPal generated consistent savings, increased the reliability of the HVAC systems and aligned the building to current ESG and sustainability standards.