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Between April 2009 and September 2010, Adaptica Inc has received a funding grant from NRC-IRAP program. The grant was dedicated to conduct a Competitive Market Analysis for an Intelligent Energy Management System proposed by Adaptica Inc. The main objectives were to define the domain of competitors directly and indirectly. In addition we were able to gather the end-user attitude toward energy saving products for homes. Finally we evaluate the technical difficulties that can be faced to integrate current information technology and automation devices to be accommodated for home-owners requirements.
Current research on Energy Managment Systems addresses the issues
Determine the energy requirements based on sensors measuring air temperatures, air flows, and energy consumption rates. The system must be designed according to the type of HVAC system implemented in the home. The proposed method must continuously determine if a traditional energy source (i.e. furnace, air conditioning system) should be used or an alternative source (solar panels, wind power) will satisfy the requirements.Intelligent Energy Managment Towards Self Sufficiency
Determine the energy requirements based on sensors measuring air temperatures, air flows, and energy consumption rates are our goals. Our approach is based on continuously determine if a traditional energy source (i.e. furnace, air conditioning system) should be used or an alternative source (solar panels, wind power) will satisfy the requirements of specified energy demand. Based on a smart controller technology, the system will allow the appropriate alternative energy system installed to satisfy energy requirements when possible by frequently sensing the climatic conditions and comparing with thermal comfort data and expected occupancy. The management of the energy source to be used will interact with additional pieces of hardware
