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Innovation in energy efficiency: Honeywell and NXP join forces using machine learning
In São Paulo, on February 5, 2024, Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors announced a strategic partnership during CES 2024, sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement's main objective is to optimize the monitoring and control of energy consumption in commercial buildings, marking a significant advance in sustainable and efficient energy management.
According to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the operation of buildings is responsible for around 30% of global energy consumption and 26% of greenhouse gas emissions. With this in mind, the partnership between Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors aims to address these issues by employing advanced technologies such as machine learning algorithm and data analysis to promote more autonomous and effective energy management.
The technology behind the partnership
The strategic collaboration aims to integrate NXP's advanced application processors, which are neural network enabled, with Honeywell's building management systems (BMS). The initial focus will be on the Honeywell Optimizer Suite, which represents a flexible and innovative building automation and control solution, prepared for the sector's future challenges.
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This joint effort promises smart energy solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (IA)/machine learning and data analysis. The goal is to maximize the autonomy of buildings, increasing their energy efficiency and assisting service technicians with more accurate insights and data-driven actions.
Impact and future perspectives
“Commercial buildings are becoming increasingly dependent on data and the ability to control their operations through automation to achieve greater sustainability and operational efficiency,” said Suresh Venkatarayalu, chief technology officer at Honeywell. The integration of NXP's machine learning solutions promises to significantly improve building automation, offering Honeywell customers unprecedented excellence.
Lars Reger, technology director at NXP Semiconductors, also emphasizes the importance of this partnership for increasing sustainability and comfort in smart buildings. The combination of NXP's secure, connected processing solutions, along with Honeywell's expertise in building management solutions, heralds an important milestone in the vision of a smarter, more connected world.
Honeywell will utilize NXP's scalable semiconductor and software solutions to improve real-time observation, learning and adaptation of BMS systems. Complemented by cloud-based big data analytics through Honeywell Forge, buildings will be able to optimize energy use more efficiently, achieving more assertive sustainable results.
About the companies
Honeywell, a global leader in diverse industries including aerospace, industrial and building automation, aligns its business with global trends such as automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. On the other hand, NXP Semiconductors stands out as a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, promoting a more sustainable future through its technological innovations.
This partnership between Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors not only highlights the companies' commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, but also opens new paths for advanced energy management in commercial buildings, promising a future where technology and sustainability go hand in hand.
Source: Thais Vozzo – Edelman SP.
