The transition to smart building systems becomes inevitable for creating smarter cities
With the rapid urbanisation within the country, India has seen an increase in development and adoption of smart buildings systems. This is due to the spread of digitization and growing need for sustainability. With sustainability playing a pivotal role in the development of real estate overall, smart building systems are becoming an economic necessity. Smart Buildings optimize utilization of resources and hence, we would witness a shift in which majority buildings will operate in near future. The technology used in smart buildings encompass all the building's functions from lighting and HVAC to security. These are essential for improving quality of life for residents as well as making buildings more efficient. Therefore, the transition to smart building systems becomes inevitable for creating smarter cities.
- Kiran Dutt
President, Electrification Business, ABB India
How do you look at India's transition from traditional to smart building system?
With the rapid urbanisation within the country, India has seen an increase in development and adoption of smart buildings systems. This is due to the spread of digitization and growing need for sustainability. With sustainability playing a pivotal role in the development of real estate overall, smart building systems are becoming an economic necessity. Smart Buildings optimize utilization of resources and hence, we would witness a shift in which majority buildings will operate in near future. The technology used in smart buildings encompass all the building's functions from lighting and HVAC to security. These are essential for improving quality of life for residents as well as making buildings more efficient. Therefore, the transition to smart building systems becomes inevitable for creating smarter cities.
How is the demand for building automation in the country and what future you envisage going forward?
The rapid urbanization and growing economy have provided lucrative growth opportunities to create sophisticated smart cities within the country. Being a leading automation provider, ABB has witnessed the increasing demand for building automation services. India is one of the leading nations with smart homes in the world due to the rapid growth of home automation. With smart home innovation is on the rise, the Indian home automation industry is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. This will further enhance demand for home automation solutions in India.
What are the latest technologies from ABB in building automation systems?
We offer a wide variety of connected Building Energy Management Solutions that are scalable for automation and energy control for any sized commercial or industrial building. Through the implementation of open protocols, the use of common and secure internet standards, and the inclusion of emerging technologies, ABB Building Solutions' products and solutions fully meet market requirements to provide safe, smart and sustainable buildings of the future. In the residential space, we offer the very best in comfort, security, design and energy efficiency for tomorrow's smart home, today. All the functions that can be controlled such as blinds, lighting, heating, air-conditioning or door communication are designed to make your life simpler and smarter.
As green and energy efficient building concept gaining pace, what are the solutions offered in this space?
Understanding the energy consumption patterns becomes the first step in regulating energy utilization in buildings. Evaluating these consumption patterns gives clarity on the solutions required to achieve energy efficiency and adapt to green alternatives. Achieving all the benefits of a smart building may seem like a distant goal, but ABB Ability™ Building Ecosystem makes the journey simple. This open and scalable digital platform fits building needs, thereby enabling energy efficiency and sustainability. By adopting such innovative technologies, one can lessen overall emissions and energy use to become greener.
How do you see the government policies and development programmes driving the demand for building automation systems?
Indian government's efforts like 'Digital India' and 'Make in India' programs welcome smart buildings and smart homes businesses to capitalize on growth and demand opportunities. 'Digital India' promotes high-speed internet connectivity across the country, which promotes adoption of smart technologies in households and living spaces alike. This supports the goal of developing smart cities. The '5G India 2020' initiative by the government has also boosted the rise of smart buildings as it promotes the expansion of a 'Networked Society'. Major metropolises like Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Pune continue to lead the way in terms of home automation technology adoption.
What are your future plans on providing building automation solution in India?
Given increasing adoption of building automation in India, we believe it is imperative to keep this growth sustainable. Sustainability for us has always been one of the core driving forces in building future plans. Our goal is to create a safe, smart and sustainable future for building automation. Therefore, we are actively enabling a low-carbon society by working with our customers and suppliers to implement sustainable practices across our value chain through the Mission to Zero™ campaign. Smarter homes and smarter buildings are the areas in which we produce many innovative and novel solutions. Through our solutions, we implement multiple ideas, creating a sustainable ticket into the future. This happens through thorough control, monitoring, and analysis all in real time. By using the entire potential that intelligent automation and digitalization offer, we can turn conventional buildings into smarter buildings.
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