Low-carbon Buildings

Building Energy Consumption Dynamic Monitoring System Solution

Ecolor Technology's "Dual-Carbon Monitoring Digital Intelligence Platform" deeply integrates IoT, big data, and cloud computing technologies to build a full-process carbon management system of "monitoring-accounting-analysis-warning". By deploying indoor/outdoor air monitoring sensors, emission source online collection equipment, etc., it captures real-time energy consumption and carbon emission data during building operation, and establishes a carbon emission monitoring network using precision instruments like gas chromatographs. The platform innovatively develops a "Carbon Emission Simulation and Assimilation System", integrating atmospheric transport models and carbon cycle process models to dynamically assess carbon sink potential and quantify the contribution of different factors to emission reduction. This technology addresses the shortcomings of traditional carbon accounting relying on static data, achieving "dynamic tracking and precise profiling".

Overview

Summary

Key Advantages

Accurate Collection of Full-Category Energy Consumption Data

Intelligent Anomaly Warning and Fault Diagnosis

Hierarchical Permission Management and Energy Quota Control

High Compatibility and System Integration Capability

Energy-Saving Strategy Optimization and Decision Support

Challenges

Compatibility Challenges with Multiple Device Types and Protocols
Shortcomings in Accuracy and Continuity of Energy Data Collection
Complexity Constraints in System Deployment and Construction
Disconnect Between Data Value Mining and Energy-Saving Applications
Barriers in Hierarchical Management and User Engagement

Results

Achieved Dynamic Tracking and Precise Accounting of Building Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions
Helped Single Buildings Achieve Over 15% Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction
Established a Park-Level Carbon Sink Real-Time Monitoring and Visualization Demonstration
Formed a Replicable Carbon Emission Factor Database and Standardized Tools for the Construction Sector
Promoted the Full Implementation of the Transition from Dual Control of Energy Consumption to Dual Control of Carbon Emissions

Solution Details

Policy Background for Building Energy Consumption Dynamic Monitoring

In 2024, the General Office of the State Council issued the "Work Plan for Accelerating the Construction of a Dual-Control System for Carbon Emissions", which for the first time explicitly established a five-level management system of "local carbon assessment, industry carbon control, enterprise carbon management, project carbon evaluation, and product carbon footprint", promoting the comprehensive transition from dual control of energy consumption to dual control of carbon emissions.

Technical Highlights: Multi-Dimensional Data Integration and Dynamic Monitoring

Application Scenarios: From Single Buildings to City-Level Services

Ecolor Technology's platform has formed a multi-level application ecosystem. At the single building level, as in the case of the Baotou Municipal Housing and Construction Building, the platform helped the building achieve over 15% energy saving and carbon reduction through online energy consumption monitoring and comprehensive green office evaluation functions. In the field of large public spaces, the Baotou Olympic Park Carbon Intelligence Platform, as the first national demonstration project for park-level carbon sink monitoring, realized real-time accounting and visual display of carbon sink capacity for 2.44 million square meters of green space, providing data support for public participation in carbon inclusive programs. Furthermore, the platform exports experience through cross-regional cooperation, such as collaborating with the Inner Mongolia housing and construction department to build a carbon emission factor database for the construction sector, providing standardized tools for the low-carbon transformation of northern industrial cities.

Key Features of the Building Energy Consumption Dynamic Monitoring System

Accurate Collection of Full-Category Energy Consumption Data
Intelligent Anomaly Warning and Fault Diagnosis
Hierarchical Permission Management and Energy Quota Control
High Compatibility and System Integration Capability
Energy-Saving Strategy Optimization and Decision Support

Approach

How we implement intelligence into your infrastructure step by step.

Requirement Survey and Site Investigation

Engage with building management and tenants to clarify monitoring scope, metering zones, data reporting frequency, and energy management needs; Investigate locations of electrical distribution rooms, pipe wells, and equipment rooms, inventory existing metering device models and communication protocols, confirm feasibility of retrofitting old equipment; Assess wiring conditions, network coverage, and power supply points, and produce an investigation report.

Solution Design and Equipment Selection

Design the system architecture of "Collection Layer - Transmission Layer - Platform Layer - Application Layer", determine data collection methods; Select intelligent collection terminals and metering instruments compatible with multiple protocols, define retrofit plans for adding collection modules to old equipment.

On-site Construction and Equipment Installation

Procure smart electricity meters, water meters, collection gateways, etc., according to the plan; Lay communication cables and install collection terminals per construction drawings; Perform intelligent retrofitting of old metering equipment; Deploy gateways at points like electrical rooms and pipe wells to establish the building energy consumption IoT network; For existing building retrofits, take protective measures to avoid damaging original decoration and facilities.

System Joint Commissioning and Data Integration

Establish the data link of "Metering Device - Collection Terminal - Gateway - Platform"; Test the stability of energy consumption data collection and transmission for each zone; Configure data standardization processing rules to unify data formats from different devices; Complete interface integration with building automation systems and management systems to achieve data sharing.

Platform Deployment and Function Configuration

Deploy a cloud-based or on-premise energy consumption monitoring platform; Input basic information such as building floors and departments; Configure energy consumption dashboards and visualization interfaces; Set energy quotas and warning thresholds; Develop functional modules like year-on-year analysis, cost allocation, and energy-saving suggestions; Adapt multi-terminal access permissions for computers and mobile devices.

Trial Operation and Optimization Adjustment

Conduct a 1-2 month system trial operation; Monitor device operation status and data accuracy; Troubleshoot issues like communication interruptions and data distortion; Collect user feedback to optimize platform operation processes and warning rules; Output preliminary energy-saving analysis reports for high-energy-consuming equipment and areas.