Simulation Based Control for Energy Efficiency Building Operation and Maintenance (Energy IN TIME)

Currently, the operational phase of buildings represents 80% of a building's life cycle, of which 50% is a consequence of energy use. This project develops an integrated approach to control and operation, combining current techniques with the development of an innovative simulation-based control technique to automate the generation of optimal operational plans adapted to the buildings and users' needs.

The project aims to reduce the energy consumption and operational cost of buildings by employing novel techniques based on the prediction of indoor comfort conditions and user behavior.

The project will focus specifically on existing non-residential buildings, which present the building typologies that guarantee the greatest impact and room for improvement due to the variety and quantity of facilities and equipment covered and the operational management model used in them.

A control tool will be implemented in the building's energy management systems for automatic and remote operation. The methodology for the implementation of the empowering solution will be defined for existing buildings and for implementation in new buildings from their initial commissioning.