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Press Release20 September 2022Smart InfrastructureZug
Siemens shows new digital solutions for the transition to sustainable infrastructure
“Digitalization is a key enabler of
sustainability, and if we are to build resilient, adaptive, efficient and
livable infrastructure, intelligently applying technology to create smarter
buildings and grids will be essential,” said Matthias Rebellius, member of the managing
board of Siemens AG and CEO of Smart Infrastructure. “If digitalization is the
brain, sustainability is the heart. By enabling our customers to meet their
individual ambitions, together we can drive forward a transition to sustainable
infrastructure.”
The transformation is urgent; almost 10
billion people will live on our planet by 2050, the majority in urban areas.
Around 40 percent of all energy used globally is consumed in buildings, and
another one third by industries. Together, digitalized buildings and electrification
systems can support a more sustainable future.
Adaptable solutions to future-proof buildings
Building
X is the recently launched smart building suite for net-zero buildings, and a highlight
at the Siemens Light + Building booth, with its AI-enabled applications, secure
connectivity, and open platform. Building X is the
first offering built on the principles of Siemens Xcelerator; an open digital
business platform and marketplace to accelerate the digital transformation
across industries, buildings, grids and transportation.
Siemens will also be showcasing a broad range of
Building Services
which combine technology with the expertise of its
digital building professionals to reduce costs, drive revenue and growth, meet sustainability and
regulatory requirements and optimize building performance. As part of a range
of offerings based on an X-as-a-Service (XaaS) business model, Siemens will be
demonstrating Energy Flexibility Services. This enables clients to combine different energy sources, optimizing between alternative sources as well as
fluctuating energy prices in the market, to help meet customers’ decarbonization goals, reduce
energy costs and - in some cases - both.
The latest version of Desigo CC, Siemens’ integrated
building management system, has also been upgraded with several new software features,
which will be on display at Light + Building 2022. Desigo CC sites can now be monitored
from the Building X Operations Manager cloud application, covering different
customer needs in managing their buildings, whether on-premise or off-premise, in
the cloud as well as in hybrid setups.
Safety and wellbeing for tenants, employees and visitors
With health, safety and occupant wellbeing
a key priority for building owners and operators, Siemens will also be
demonstrating a range of digital technologies to protect people and infrastructure
investments. From a safety perspective, Siemens will showcase a range of fire protection
solutions and services. These include the Cerberus FIT fire safety solutions for
small and
medium-sized buildings, as well as the award-winning Li-ion battery fire
protection solution.
Siemens will also show for the first time a
new portfolio of digital services for fire safety. By connecting fire detection
systems to the cloud, the portfolio uses the data – combined with expertise
from service personnel – to help customers meet and exceed safety guidelines by
moving from reactive to proactive operation. Services such as continuous
condition monitoring for detectors, remote diagnosis reports and an
automatically updated eLogbook help customers to minimize the impact of
external risk factors, enable access to real-time data for swift
decision-making, and improve business continuity through uninterrupted
operation.
In addition, Siemens will also exhibit new security solutions including Building
X Security Manager. This cloud application enables combination with well-established
solutions to deliver hybrid scenarios between cloud and on-premise. Software,
including Siveillance Video, Control Pro or Siveillance Access portfolio, as
well as third-party solutions, can connect using modern APIs and low-code for
seamless integration. This integration opens up new possibilities, such as creating
the ‘control room of the future’ or transforming to data-driven and smartphone
enabled access control, improving occupants’ experience.
Optimizing performance for all buildings
Siemens’ building automation exhibits in
Frankfurt will focus on productive and efficient rooms, as well as building performance.
On display will be the recently released PXC7 controller, which completes the
new generation of Desigo automation and showcases the ability to deploy BACnet
Secure Connect to strengthen cybersecurity.
Focusing on indoor air quality (IAQ), Siemens will
show the new IAQ multi-sensor and the recently upgraded RDG200 thermostat
with built-in CO2 sensor for balancing energy efficiency and IAQ. For the dynamic hydronic balancing for heating and cooling systems,
Siemens will show the new 6-port PICV (pressure independent control valve); KNX
for smart building control, with the complete DIN-rail mounted device portfolio
and the TC5 touch room unit, which supports multi-discipline applications such
as colored light control or logic operation.
Enlighted, a Siemens-owned company for smart
and sustainable buildings, will be launching new solutions including Space
Intelligence and Location Intelligence, to elevate use of IoT building data for
operational productivity and sustainability. With Space Intelligence, new data
APIs for building occupancy, efficiency and location will help enterprise
companies understand activities within their spaces, gain access to deeper
analytics, provide accurate ESG reporting and use visualizations for better
space decisions. Location Intelligence, a Real Time Location Service (RTLS),
improves workflows and asset management, especially in healthcare and warehouse
settings.
Focus on smart electrical installation and power distribution
Siemens will also show technology for
reliable, cost-effective and energy-efficient electrical installation and power
distribution, addressing the challenges of increasing consumer numbers, power
distribution complexity and the integration of renewable energy and additional
loads, such as electric vehicle charging. The measuring and communication
capable SENTRON installation devices offer a smart solution for overall
protection of people, plants and systems, as well as transparency of energy
flows, whether a new system or a retrofit. By evaluating data and with the help
of condition monitoring, energy efficiency can be significantly increased and
the lifecycle assessment improved. Installer and switchgear manufacturers
benefit from innovative, flexible, and future-proof systems including easy
planning and rapid installation.
Smart power distribution maximizes network
efficiency along the entire value chain, and ensures greater sustainability. At
Light + Building 2022, Siemens will highlight SIVACON 8PS busbar trunking
systems, which offer many benefits of intelligent power distribution when compared
with conventional cable installation. Advantages include quick and easy
planning in 3D and in compliance with Building Information Modeling (BIM), a
practical BusbarCheck app to support installation and documentation, and high
adaptability to new use concepts, and communication with higher-level systems
or clouds.
Planners Lounge
In the early phases of a project, planners face
multiple challenges, including customer requirements for future-proof
technology and the lowest lifecycle costs. Regardless of which planning
phase or industry customers belong to, Siemens supports projects with know-how
and BIM-capable data, with consideration for cybersecurity. At Light + Building
2022, Siemens will also show the ‘Planners Lounge’, demonstrating how Siemens
supports customers on site with the planning and conception of technical
building equipment, including the electrical power distribution.
For further media information on Siemens at
Light + Building 2022, please see
https://press.siemens.com/global/en/feature/light-building-2022
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Infrastructure, please see
www.siemens.com/smart-infrastructure
www.siemens.com/smart-infrastructure
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2021, the business had around 70,400 employees worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at
www.siemens.com.