Wich components should the STROMFEE Strompreismanager control in a Hotel?

The specific components that the Stromfee Strompreismanager would control in a hotel, in combination with Grafana and Loxone, would depend on the details of the hotel's energy consumption and infrastructure. However, in general, it could be used to control a variety of energy-consuming systems and devices, such as:

1. HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems: The Strompreismanager could be used to control the HVAC systems in the hotel, such as turning off or reducing the heating or cooling during times of high electricity prices.

2. Lighting systems: The Strompreismanager could be used to control the lighting systems in the hotel, such as turning off or dimming lights during times of high electricity prices.

3. Appliances: The Strompreismanager could be used to control the appliances in the hotel, such as turning off or reducing the usage of appliances during times of high electricity prices.

4. Charging stations for electric vehicles: The Strompreismanager could be used to control the charging stations for electric vehicles in the hotel, such as reducing the charging speed during times of high electricity prices.

5. Energy storage systems: The Strompreismanager could be used to control the hotel's energy storage systems, such as charging the batteries during times of low electricity prices and discharging them during times of high prices.

6. Energy management: The Strompreismanager could be used to monitor and analyze the ENTSO-E Spot prices, while Grafana could be used to display the data in a user-friendly way. The Loxone control system could then be used to control the energy consumption in the hotel in response to the Spot prices.

It's important to note that this is a general list of potential components that the Stromfee Strompreismanager could control in a hotel, and the specific implementation would depend on the hotel's energy consumption, the equipment and infrastructure in place and the capabilities of the Stromfee Strompreismanager, Grafana and Loxone.

Should the Hotel have an Energy audit before using the Stromfee Strompreismanager?

It would be beneficial for a hotel to conduct an energy audit before using the Stromfee Strompreismanager, or any other energy management system. An energy audit is a comprehensive assessment of a building's energy consumption, which helps identify areas where energy can be saved and cost can be reduced. During an energy audit, an energy auditor would typically:

• Inspect and evaluate the building's heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, lighting, and appliances

• Review the energy bills and consumption data

• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency and cost savings

• Provide a report with recommendations for energy-saving improvements and cost-effective solutions.

Conducting an energy audit before implementing the Stromfee Strompreismanager would provide a baseline understanding of the hotel's energy consumption and potential areas for savings. This information can be used to set goals and targets for energy management and monitor progress over time. Additionally, the energy audit report would provide a list of recommended actions to be taken and the potential saving that could be achieved. This would allow the Stromfee Strompreismanager to be set up and optimized to take into account the specific characteristics and needs of the hotel, making it more effective in reducing energy costs and improving energy efficiency.