Energy Digital Magazine August 2024 | Page 111

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“ We now have the technology , and through the power of partnership , we can create the energy-smart , sustainable communities of our future .”
Partnerships are integral to the success of electrified buildings On the subject of partnerships , ABB has been working closely with other industry titans to enhance functionality and energy efficiency of smart buildings . One such partner is Samsung , which ABB works with to connect the smart buildings of the future .
“ Smart buildings of the future use connected devices and appliances integrated through a centralised system to save money , time and energy ,” Fabio explains . “ This is where partnership is essential and has the power to be genuinely groundbreaking . A case in point is our global partnership with Samsung Electronics platform .
​ ” Samsung ’ s SmartThings includes more than 350 different partners and their products . When this is combined with our own solutions , it covers literally every smart building solution needed . ​ Occupants can use their own devices to manage the full spectrum of services from electric vehicle charging to lighting shading and security with only one user interface​ .”
Fabio adds that as well as bringing comfort and convenience to occupants and building owners alike , collaborations like ABB and Samsung ’ s deliver improvements in critical areas such as energy efficiency .
“ Off-peak tariffs can be utilised while supporting grid optimisation
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