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1 From Sensor to Smart Home Deploying Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor Nodes in Consumer Applications Matthias Kassner 21-Mar-14

Key Technologies for Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensors Energy Harvesting Kinetic Solar Thermal

System Design Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensors form the intersection of three key

on various standards connects the sensors Ultra-low power system design enables batteryless 24/7

2 Key Technologies for Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensors Energy Harvesting Kinetic Solar Thermal Wireless EnOcean Protocol Proprietary Protocols Ultra-Low Power Energy Management Energy Storage System Design Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensors form the intersection of three key technologies: Energy harvesting generates power from ambient energy Wireless communication based on various standards connects the sensors Ultra-low power system design enables batteryless 24/7 operation without maintenance EnOcean is the industry leader in bringing these technologies together Page 2

Adoption of Energy Harvesting Technology Energy harvesting technology is predicted to grow strongly Energy provided by the environment will be

Energy harvesting benefits are widely recognized Energy harvesting unit shipments are strongly growing Factor 50% annual growth rate predicted

3 Adoption of Energy Harvesting Technology Energy harvesting technology is predicted to grow strongly Energy provided by the environment will be used to: Totally eliminate the need for batteries in most cases Dramatically extend battery lifetime in cases where batteries are still necessary Energy harvesting benefits are widely recognized Energy harvesting unit shipments are strongly growing Factor 50% annual growth rate predicted Source: Yole Development Report, Nov EnOcean is the industry leader in energy harvesting Millions of sensor nodes deployed in the market Page 3

4 Deploying Energy Harvesting Solutions Core IP Energy Harvesting Ultra-Low Power Wireless Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensors are used in a wide variety of applications Commercial building automation, smart home and consumer applications are leading today Different motivation exists for use of energy harvesting wireless technology in these fields Page 4

5 Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensors in Buildings Example Partners Page 5

center 2 hotels (Hilton), a business center and offices 12,000 battery-less, wireless switches and sensors for

6 Energy Harvesting Sensors in Commercial Buildings Customer Facility The Squaire (Frankfurt Airport Railway Station) Germany largest office building at 140,000m 2 Highlights Situation Solution Benefits Railway Station and travel center 2 hotels (Hilton), a business center and offices 12,000 battery-less, wireless switches and sensors for lighting and HVAC control Energy efficiency and flexibility Lowest maintenance effort Reduced time and installation cost Page 6

7 Energy Harvesting Sensors for Consumers Two key motivations drive consumer adoption: Safety / peace of mind / cost saving Incident detection Smoke / fire / water Intrusion Status checking Door / window Iron / stove / Cost saving (energy bill) Intelligently schedule energy intensive tasks Health monitoring (assisted living) Behavioral pattern analysis (user actions) Convenience / automation Lighting control HVAC control / temperature + humidity monitoring Remote appliance control (window blinds, door lock etc.) Page 7

Sensor Deployment during Home Construction Smart sensor solutions are an attractive feature in new constructions Easy to design the home control systems for smart wireless sensors Installation is

8 Sensor Deployment during Home Construction Smart sensor solutions are an attractive feature in new constructions Easy to design the home control systems for smart wireless sensors Installation is done by qualified personnel Cost impact is small compared to overall building cost Increased overall value of the home WeberHaus WeberHaus have built >30k energy efficient homes across Europe More than 50% of all WeberHaus customers since 2012 have ordered EnOcean energy harvesting sensors Main motivation: Comfort and ease of expansion Page 8

Typical Usage Convenience Applications Communication central Door /

Lighting Switch and dim (individual, group, all) Timer functionality

Heating Zone- or room-based heating control Boiler control Window /

9 Typical Usage Convenience Applications Communication central Door / window state Central light control Central window blind control Lighting Switch and dim (individual, group, all) Timer functionality Window blinds Local, central or group control Timer functionality Heating Zone- or room-based heating control Boiler control Window / door status Status monitoring Heating control (window open heating off) Page 9

10 Sensor Deployment into Existing Homes Sensor deployment into existing homes is more challenging Customer motivation No single dominating use case No single dominating sales channel (telecom, utility, retail) High price sensitivity especially for impulse buy Product selection Market fragmentation is the key challenge in deploying smart home solutions Lots of competing standards (EnOcean, ZigBee, WiFi, BLE, ) Customers looking for brand / ecosystem / trusted advisor Comprehensive offer (starter pack / expansion options) required Installation effort / ease of getting started Perceived installation complexity Electric wiring (lighting etc) is a prohibitive barrier for the majority of customers Solutions must be plug and play Page 10

11 Overcoming the Market Entry Barrier Product offer, brand name and sales channel define market access Problem driven deployment (via installer / security firms) Usually in conjunction with major technology installation / upgrades Limited volume potential Impulse driven deployment (via service provider or retailer) Push via service provider (cable / utility / telecom) Sale via retailer (impulse buy) Expanding beyond small scale (switch / plug) starter kits requires customer confidence Move away from impulse buy towards planned investment Customers require assurance on quality and longevity of the products Major brand name and comprehensive portfolio helps Functionality and ease of use are key factor determining RoI Initial technology satisfaction drives later system expansion Technical hotlines are major cost factors with single incident cost of Page 11

Overcoming the Installation Effort Barrier Focus on low

combination is an ideal starting point Most commonly

effort Gradually add intelligence Window contact

Round off with the more complex installations Central

12 Overcoming the Installation Effort Barrier Focus on low barrier / quick satisfaction areas first Switch / plug combination is an ideal starting point Most commonly deployed feature in existing buildings No installation effort Gradually add intelligence Window contact Occupancy sensor Thermostat Control unit with IP access Round off with the more complex installations Central electricity switch In-line power switches Boiler control Page 12

13 Portfolio Example Telefunken Page 13

14 Putting Everything Together Several factors enable larger scale smart home solutions Trusted brand(s) Large scale ecosystem of interoperable solutions Solution awareness in the channel (installers, retailers) Clear path from starter pack to full solution Energy harvesting wireless sensors offer strong benefits for consumers Easy installation no wires High reliability no maintenance, no batteries Excellent scalability expand as you need EnOcean is the leading provider of energy harvesting wireless sensors Strong ecosystem of trusted suppliers Lots of exciting new products in the pipeline Together we will make homes smart! Page 14

15 > Title of Chapter Thank you for your attention. Matthias Kassner EnOcean GmbH Kolpingring 18a Oberhaching Germany Page 15

EnOcean - The Key to Sustainable Buildings

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