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Mercedes-Benz Achieves 25% Energy Savings with 75F's IoT Solution

Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Machine Learning
Sensors - Optical Sensors

Applicable Industries

Buildings
Education

Applicable Functions

Facility Management
Maintenance

Use Cases

Energy Management System
Smart Lighting

Services

System Integration
Training

The Customer

Mercedes-Benz

About The Customer

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India (MBRDI) is a part of the global network of Daimler Research & Development, responsible for product development, IT, and shared services. MBRDI is dedicated to building world-class products and services that embody innovation, efficiency, and comfort. The company recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art facility in Bangalore, dedicated to Learning & Development, named 'Gurukul'. The facility is designed with a focus on occupant needs and experience, and MBRDI was seeking an automation solution that would enhance this experience further.

The Challenge

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India (MBRDI) was seeking an automation solution for their newly inaugurated state-of-the-art facility in Bangalore, dedicated to Learning & Development. The facility, named 'Gurukul', includes training rooms, meeting rooms, quiet areas, and in-house banquet halls, all designed with a focus on occupant needs and experience. MBRDI wanted a system that would enhance the occupant's experience by improving thermal (temperature and air quality) and visual (lighting) comfort, providing tailored occupant experiences, and empowering the facilities team with visibility into their energy consumption and HVAC & Lighting systems. The system also needed to have remote management capabilities and contribute to energy savings and carbon footprint reduction.

The Solution

MBRDI chose 75F's solution after a thorough assessment, finding it to be the best fit in terms of value and capabilities. 75F was the only player offering a vertically integrated solution (Hardware + Software + UI + Data Analytics + Services) and providing unified HVAC, IBMS & Lighting Control & Automation capabilities. 75F built a highly customized solution for MBRDI, working closely with MBRDI's Project Management Consultants, Architects, Electrical Consultants, and HVAC Design Consultants. Smart sensors were installed across the site to collect real-time inputs for temperature, humidity, VOCs, CO2, movement, sound levels, LUX levels, and occupancy count for each zone. The system processes millions of data points daily and applies machine learning to predict daily challenges and proactively control HVAC and lighting systems for optimum comfort and efficiency.

Operational Impact

The implementation of 75F's system has significantly improved the work environment at MBRDI's facility. Occupants now enjoy comfortable temperatures, improved air quality, and better lighting. They are also empowered to tailor their zones for temperature and lighting, resulting in precise comfort at all times. The facility has become 'switch-free' and intuitive, thanks to features such as scheduling, Daylight Harvesting, and occupancy-based control. The facilities team spends less time responding to occupant complaints and can deploy those resources to other important tasks. They have also noticed a marked improvement in their operational efficiencies. The team now has insight and control over the HVAC & lighting system in the facility and can monitor and control energy usage in real-time remotely.

Quantitative Benefit

25% savings on HVAC and lighting energy each month
Real-time monitoring and control of energy usage
Zero downtime due to quick installation and no on-site IT infrastructure and maintenance costs