Home automation to improve energy efficiency and savings

 

Currently, there are various systems for increasing the energy efficiency of a home. Among them, the installation of pergolas and plastic roof tiles stands out, improving insulation and reducing energy consumption, among other benefits, such as increased security.

But another aspect that stands out for improving this efficiency is home automation.

What is home automation and how does it work?

Home automation refers to systems that automate the elements and systems of a property, such as appliances, heating and air conditioning, ventilation, energy management services, security, well-being, and communication.

Control of all of the above systems can be integrated through indoor and outdoor wired or wireless communication networks. Everything related to the home automation system can be controlled remotely, both from inside and outside the building.

Thanks to this type of system, blinds, roofs, or pergolas can be controlled to take advantage of natural heat or light, thereby reducing energy consumption.

Origin and benefits

Its origin is attributed to Jhoel Spira during his work at an aerospace company. During his tenure, he decided to use a thyristor (a small electronic device from the transistor family) to modify the light intensity of light bulbs.

This idea meant that a small, wall-mounted device could be installed in a home to control and automate, in this first case, lighting.

Contribution of home automation

Its main benefit is the savings in energy consumption in the property. It also increases the comfort and safety of our homes.

In terms of energy efficiency, home automation allows for intelligent management of home lighting, appliances, heating or air conditioning, and water supply, resulting in lower energy consumption and, consequently, lower bills.

In terms of convenience, it allows us to remotely control different systems. Furthermore, the intelligent system itself works on its own to make its users’ lives easier, adapting its operation to their tastes and needs at the moment.

Home security is also improved with home automation. Installing pergolas and plastic tile roofs improves insulation and reduces the risk of fire. Home alarms allow us to monitor the entrances and exits of our homes and detect fires or problems before they become more serious.

Regarding accessibility, home automation makes it easier to manage various home facilities, so that people with disabilities or limitations can navigate with ease.

Consumption, monitoring and savings

In a home, 40% of the energy bill goes to air conditioning and 25% to lighting.

Monitoring consumption is essential. If we don’t know where, how, and when we consume, it’s impossible to save. Home automation systems monitor energy consumption and adapt the actions of different systems to achieve maximum energy savings.

A home automation system allows us to save between 25% and 40% on energy consumption. In this sense, taking advantage of natural light will allow us to save on lighting, just as controlling blinds, roofs, or pergolas will allow us to reduce air conditioning consumption in both summer and winter.