Solar Meets Smart at Hotel Powered by LonWorks® System
The Customer
Fénix Garden Hotel
HF Group
Lisbon, Portugal
The Integrator
Contimetra
Portela de Carnaxide, Portugal
The Challenge
The HF Group wanted a better building automation system for the Fénix Garden Hotel, the newest of its six properties in Portugal. The owners wanted the building, which operates 24 hours a day, year-round, to be as efficient as possible. They were looking to reduce costs, streamline maintenance, and save energy.
The Solution
A new building automation system, based on LonWorks technology, integrates HVAC, fire safety, and solar energy systems through a single interface.
Key Benefits
- Integrated solar panels generate enough energy to produce nearly all the hot water needed for guests and for laundry services.
- Boiler system uses 70% less energy.
- HVAC system uses 30% less energy.
- Maintenance costs reduced by 10%.
- Automated fire and smoke management system starts to divert smoke and contain fires before help arrives.
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