Version 2023.1 of the energy:center is seamlessly integrated into the AVEVA PI system. By expanding the possibilities of PI Vision, detailed and clear energy monitoring is possible. Overall, the Werusys energy:center is divided into four main areas. Energy monitoring, controlling, management and optimization.

Energy prices are rising rapidly. Due to geopolitical tensions and increased global demand for energy, energy prices are rising like never before. Another critical factor is climate change. The need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change has led to a shift away from traditional fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources, which has brought with it a period of transition and uncertainty.

The AVEVA PI system can support sustainability initiatives in various ways, e.g:

• Energy management: the PI System can be used to monitor and optimize energy consumption, identify areas of energy waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Environmental monitoring: The PI System can collect and analyze data on environmental parameters such as air and water quality, allowing organizations to track their environmental performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Sustainability reporting: The PI System can provide the data and analysis needed for sustainability reporting, including greenhouse gas inventories, sustainability metrics and sustainability performance reports.
• Supply chain sustainability: The PI System can track sustainability performance throughout the supply chain, enabling companies to identify and address sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Continuous improvement: The PI System supports a continuous improvement approach to sustainability that enables companies to set targets, track progress and continuously optimize their sustainability performance.

Overall, the AVEVA PI system can play a critical role in supporting sustainability initiatives by enabling companies to collect, store and analyze sustainability data, identify areas for improvement and track progress towards sustainability goals.

The energy crisis is having a significant impact on households, companies and economies around the world. Higher energy prices have driven up the cost of living for many people. The crisis has also highlighted the need for greater investment in energy infrastructure, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures to ensure that energy remains affordable and accessible in the long term.

Many of us have years of data in our PI systems waiting to be analyzed in terms of energy consumption and used for optimization. Using data to save energy is important for several reasons:

• Recognizing inefficiencies: Data can be used to identify inefficiencies in energy consumption and production. By analyzing data, companies can identify areas where energy is being wasted or used inefficiently and take action to address these inefficiencies.
• Monitor consumption: Data can be used to monitor energy performance in real time, allowing companies to quickly identify and address issues as they arise.
• Measure progress: Data can be used to measure progress towards energy-saving goals, allowing companies to track their progress over time and make adjustments as needed.
• Optimizing energy use: Data can be used to optimize energy use, such as determining the optimal operating time of appliances or adjusting appliance settings to reduce energy consumption.
• Decision making: Data can be used to make decisions regarding energy consumption and production, allowing companies to make informed decisions that support energy efficiency and sustainability.

The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) has added the synergy:vision energy management module to its “list of eligible energy management software”. This means that the werusys EnMS is one of only 77 systems at this time that are classified as “eligible for funding in accordance with the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology’s directive on the funding of energy management systems dated July 22, 2013”.

The total amount of funding can amount to a maximum of 20,000 euros per company within a period of 36 months.

The PI System can support sustainability initiatives in several ways, including:

1. Energy management: The PI System can be used to monitor and optimize energy usage, identify areas of energy waste, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Environmental monitoring: The PI System can collect and analyze data on environmental parameters such as air and water quality, enabling organizations to track environmental performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
3. Sustainability reporting: The PI System can provide the data and analytics needed for sustainability reporting, including greenhouse gas inventories, sustainability metrics, and sustainability performance reports.
4. Supply chain sustainability: The PI System can be used to track sustainability performance throughout the supply chain, enabling organizations to identify and address sustainability risks and opportunities.
5. Continuous improvement: The PI System supports a continuous improvement approach to sustainability, enabling organizations to set goals, track progress, and continually optimize their sustainability performance.

Overall, the AVEVA PI System can play a critical role in supporting sustainability initiatives by enabling organizations to collect, store, and analyze sustainability data, identify areas for improvement, and track progress towards sustainability goals.

With the help of automatic master data synchronization, all data and plant structures from the PI system are automatically transferred to the energy:center. This means that all existing data can be seamlessly integrated into the energy management system. Further calculations are now made within the energy:center and used in energy controlling and energy management. This enables the system to manage energy targets, cost centers, energy suppliers and prices (optional connection to energy exchanges) in direct connection with all existing PI data.

PI Vision is a visualization tool provided by the PI System that can be used to support energy management initiatives by providing an intuitive, user-friendly interface for energy data visualization and analysis. Here are a few ways PI Vision can help with energy monitoring and energy management:

1. Real-time monitoring: PI Vision can be used to create custom dashboards that display real-time data on energy consumption and performance, enabling organizations to monitor energy usage in real-time and identify opportunities for optimization.
2. Visualization: PI Vision provides a range of data visualization tools, such as charts, graphs, and heat maps, that enable organizations to gain insights into energy usage patterns and trends, and to identify areas for improvement.
3. Analysis: PI Vision includes advanced analytical capabilities that enable organizations to perform complex calculations and statistical analyses on energy data, such as identifying correlations between energy usage and production output.
4. Reporting: PI Vision can be used to create custom reports on energy consumption and performance, providing stakeholders with clear and concise information on energy usage and performance.
5. Energy optimization: By providing real-time data and analytics, PI Vision can be used to optimize energy usage, such as adjusting equipment settings or optimizing production schedules.
6. Measurement and verification: PI Vision can be used to accurately measure and verify the energy savings achieved through energy management initiatives, providing organizations with the data they need to demonstrate the financial and environmental benefits of their efforts.

PI Vision is a powerful tool for energy monitoring and energy management, providing organizations with the data visualization, analysis, and reporting capabilities they need to optimize energy usage, reduce waste, and achieve their energy reduction goals.

ISO 50001 is an internationally recognized standard that provides a framework for implementing an energy management system (EnMS) in an organization. The standard was first published in 2011 and updated in 2018.

The purpose of ISO 50001 is to help organizations establish systems and processes that enable them to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. By implementing an EnMS in accordance with the ISO 50001 standard, organizations can identify areas of energy waste, set goals for improving energy performance, and systematically monitor and measure their progress toward achieving those goals.

ISO 50001 is based on the “Plan-Do-Check-Act” (PDCA) cycle, a widely used management model for continuous improvement. The standard provides a systematic approach to energy management and can be integrated with other management systems such as ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management).

Organizations that implement an EnMS in accordance with the ISO 50001 standard can benefit from lower energy costs, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced reputation and credibility with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. In addition, the standard can help organizations comply with energy-related regulations and laws, and it can support their efforts to achieve sustainability and carbon reduction goals.

ISO 50001 is applicable to organizations of all sizes and industries and can be implemented anywhere in the world. The standard is voluntary, but many organizations choose to implement it to demonstrate their commitment to energy management and sustainability.