Guest Bio
Michael Kellerman is the director of business development for electronic controls and solutions at Danfoss Climate Solutions. A U.S. Navy veteran, he has over 25 years of experience in engineering and connectivity solutions.
Episode Summary
Host Vic Marinich is joined by Michael Kellerman, director of business development for electronic controls and solutions at Danfoss Climate Solutions, to discuss how connectivity and AI are changing the future of buildings and HVAC/R.
Main Points
- People are beginning to really see the value of connectivity. The cost of the technology is also dropping, improving ROI. (3:00)
- In addition to enabling remote operation, connectivity solutions provide valuable information on maintenance and operation, allowing users to optimize energy consumption and address potential maintenance problems before reaching a critical stage. (4:10)
- Danfoss recently opened a Smart Store in Nordborg, Denmark, with a CO2 refrigeration system, heat recovery to capture and reuse excess heat, underground heating loops and solar panels. A connected system helps all of the HVAC/R components work together and optimize energy use. (5:55)
- When considering whether to install a connected system, building owners should first think about their goals, where they want to unlock value and how they will use the data. They also need to consider their communication infrastructure and whether it can support the necessary cybersecurity. Coordination among stakeholders is also important to ensure alignment on goals and investment. (13:00)
- By optimizing energy use, connected systems can decrease the strain on the electrical grid. As more utilities implement demand response programs, connected systems help users take advantage of the incentives offered and achieve greater ROI. (21:10)
- Connected systems do have cybersecurity risks but users can mitigate these by keeping their hardware and software up to date and keeping passwords secure and unique to each user. (26:00)
- Training contractors on connected systems and providing them with online access to product information and troubleshooting guidelines is needed to increase adoption of connected systems. (30:45)
Links
To learn more about how connected systems can improve building performance and help meet climate goals, see this report from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Learn more about Danfoss connectivity solutions for buildings and food retail.
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