On-line monitoring station for energy diagnosis in buildings

Energy consumption in buildings is currently a real problem. That is why both assessment of energy performance and effective energy management are essential. In this context, the present paper focuses on developing a commercial monitoring station (BEMS) with the support of three industrial partners, Apex-BP Solar, Pyrescom and the "Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment" (CSTB). This device is designed for (i) on-line monitoring environmental and energetic parameters, (ii) on-line computing a global energy indicator, (iii) estimating the renewable energy resource of the location and (iv) advanced heating control.