What is the Energiency Project?
TRANSFORM YOUR INDUSTRIAL DATA INTO NEW ENERGY SAVINGS THANKS TO AI ⚡ – this is the call of the Energiency project, a bespoke software solution developed specifically for the unique needs of industrial manufacturers. Created by 24 experts in Rennes, France, since 2013 by INRIA top data scientists and experienced manufacturing engineers, this project takes industrial data from the factory floor to head office and turns it into actionable insights. Designed with Industry 4.0 in mind, Energiency combines big data, cloud, and artificial intelligence to enable even the largest manufacturing companies to detect and achieve up to 20% new energy savings without any Capex. The approach is refreshingly straightforward: no need for additional sensor installations, as the software uses existing data to implement energy optimization actions immediately – pretty neat, don’t you think?
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Energiency brings a dynamic range of benefits and impressive figures that underscore its innovative stance in industrial energy management. The following key points illustrate its impact:
- Centralizes and shares energy performance analyses in accordance with ISO 50001.
- Offers predefined dashboards for process and utility efficiency analysis along with an alert system and action plan.
- Provides continuous data analytics with real-time energy KPIs and a regression model for energy consumption reference.
- Utilizes the energy digital twin, an AI modeling system, to offer a dynamic energy consumption reference that detects over-consumption in real time.
- Delivers a swift return on investment – typically less than a year – without requiring extra investments.
- Serves all types of manufacturers, from mid-size companies to major groups, tailoring solutions to each industrial challenge.
- Award-winning and recognized as a Start-up of the Energy Transition by L’Usine Nouvelle – demo of its reliability and innovation.
Industry 4.0 and Energy Performance Analytics
At its core, Energiency is all about leading smart analytics for energy intelligence in manufacturing. With a commitment to mastering energy management using data science and artificial intelligence, the project is geared toward a future where industrial performance and energy efficiency meet seamlessly. Leveraging pre-existing industrial data, it centralizes energy performance analyses and monitoring to ensure compliance with ISO 50001. In a world where advanced technology often seems overly complex, Energiency stands out with its ability to simplify processes and deliver consistent, tangible energy savings.
Advanced Data Integration and Monitoring
The project emphasizes robust data integration and monitoring as pillars of its effectiveness. Predefined dashboards already set the stage for process and utility efficiency analysis, while an integrated alert system ensures that over-consumption issues are flagged in real time. This dynamic environment means that every piece of data is utilized to create clear, actionable insights. With the constant collaboration of Energy Managers, Developers, and Data Scientists, Energiency ensures that industrial operators not only understand their energy usage but also get the necessary support to take the next step. It’s like having a smart assistant monitoring energy in the background – always vigilant, always proactive.
Customized Platform Setup and Energy Analysis
Tailor-made to adapt to the specific conditions and challenges of each industrial site, Energiency’s approach is both detailed and personal. Energy Manager Coaches are on hand to configure the application according to the unique operational data of each client, helping set up relevant notifications and conducting thorough usage analyses. This customized platform setup means that every factory, regardless of its energy maturity, benefits from product and process-specific energy KPIs in real time. The support provided ensures that energy consumption is not only monitored, but that every insight leads to practical steps towards energy savings and a reduction in CO₂ emissions – a friendly push towards continuous improvement.
Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
Energiency’s methodology is broken into clear, manageable stages that guide industrial operators towards operational excellence in energy management. The process begins with the identification of potential energy gains and the initial software setup, followed by ongoing monitoring and analysis of industrial data over time. Early successes are demonstrated on the first sites, building momentum, and are eventually replicated through a multi-site roll-out via a framework agreement. This iterative approach, blended with AI and continuous human support, underscores a commitment to not just short-term gains but long-term energy performance and sustainability. It’s a process that adapts, learns, and evolves alongside industrial needs.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – by enabling cost-effective reductions in energy consumption.
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through the innovative integration of AI, big data, and cloud technology.
- Goal 13: Climate Action – by reducing industrial CO₂ emissions and promoting sustainable energy practices.
Transforming Energy Management for the Future
The Energiency project not only transforms industrial data into opportunities for new energy savings but also establishes a future-oriented model for energy performance management. Its thoughtful use of existing data, combined with several layers of expert support—from Energy Manager Coaches to Data Scientists—ensures that manufacturers can continuously refine and enhance their energy profiles. From technical fundamentals like the energy digital twin to practical outcomes such as ROI in less than a year, every aspect is engineered to support a sustainable industrial future. This innovative approach is a testament to how modern technology, when correctly applied, can drive significant improvements that benefit operations, the environment, and the society at large… Energiency stands as a compelling illustration of how advanced data analytics can redefine energy management for industries globally.
