SMARTLAB is testing new ways to make buildings smarter, so they can better respond to occupants’ needs, cost less to run, and be ready to interact with a future decarbonised energy grid. Up to 100 building owners and occupants in Limerick city will be installing sensors provided by SMARTLAB to monitor their building’s temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels. The project team will support participants to understand far more about how their buildings use energy, giving them more power to lower energy costs and make good decisions about their building’s future.
The SMARTLAB project will use a living lab approach and work with project participants to explore the real-world challenges and opportunities of making buildings smart-ready. Project outcomes will be used to create policy guidance concerning the adoption of the EU Smart Readiness Indicator in Ireland.
New article on SMARTLAB! “Over the next 10 years, the EU will implement directives on digital buildings and energy efficiency that will make huge demands of us and our buildings. This research helps map ways to deliver connected buildings at scale.” https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/smartlab-sensors-energy-efficiency-buildings-seai-limerick
Our project’s Principal Investigator, Prof Stephen Kinsella, will continue to steer the team as he takes on the role of Chief Economics Advisor to the Taoiseach. Congratulations, Stephen!