Energy Monitoring Solutions in Industrial Facilities

You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure

In the industrial sector, energy consumption accounts for the largest share of total energy use. Therefore, the first step for businesses aiming to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability goals is to measure and monitor their energy consumption. The principle of “you can’t manage what you don’t measure” is especially crucial when it comes to energy management.

Energy monitoring solutions allow factories to track their energy usage in real time, from production to heating and cooling. In this way, unnecessary consumption is detected and energy efficiency is improved.

What is Energy Monitoring?

Energy monitoring refers to systems that measure and analyze the use of different energy types such as electricity, natural gas, water, steam, and compressed air in real time.

Main Objectives:

• Detailed monitoring of energy consumption points
• Real-time consumption and cost reporting
• Identifying inefficiencies
• Recovering waste energy sources
• Reducing carbon footprint

The Importance of Energy Monitoring in Industrial Facilities

For many industrial facilities, energy costs make up 30–40% of total expenses. Therefore, energy monitoring systems provide not only savings but also a competitive advantage.

• Cost Control: Reduces losses in energy consumption.
• Increased Efficiency: Identifies which machines or lines consume more energy.
• Environmental Responsibility: Lowers carbon emissions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Aligns with energy management standards (ISO 50001).

Technologies Used in Energy Monitoring Solutions

1. Smart Sensors and Measuring Devices

Sensors integrated into machinery and equipment collect real-time energy usage data.

2. IoT-Based Energy Monitoring

Thanks to IoT solutions, all energy consumption can be viewed on a single platform.

3. Cloud-Based Data Analysis

Energy data is stored in cloud systems and transformed into meaningful reports using big data analytics.

4. AI-Powered Forecasting

Future energy needs are predicted based on past data and production planning.

Enge Energy’s Energy Monitoring Solutions

Solar Heat Wall for Heat Monitoring

Solar heat walls integrated into factory facades naturally meet heating needs while consumption is monitored with sensors.

Engesolarbox® Technology

Solar drying systems improve energy efficiency while enabling the measurement of energy use in production processes.

Solar Heat Recovery Systems

Waste heat generated during production is recovered with Enge Energy systems and reintegrated into manufacturing while being monitored.

Integrated Energy Monitoring Platforms

Enge Energy’s solutions integrate with factory automation systems, allowing energy consumption to be monitored from a single center.

Advantages of Energy Monitoring

Economic Benefits

• 10–30% reduction in energy bills
• Decrease in production costs
• Competitive advantage in energy-intensive industries

Environmental Benefits

• Smaller carbon footprint
• Achieving sustainable production standards
• Compliance with green certifications

Future Approaches to Energy Monitoring

Digital Twin Technology

Energy consumption scenarios will be tested on a virtual model of the factory.

Autonomous Energy Management with AI

Energy systems will be able to optimize themselves.

Solutions Aligned with the Green Deal

The European Green Deal will make energy monitoring not only a choice but a necessity.

Measure, Manage, Gain

Energy monitoring solutions in industrial facilities not only reduce costs but also help achieve sustainable production goals. Enge Energy’s solar-based solutions and smart energy monitoring technologies are among the most reliable investments for the future of industry.

For industrial facilities, energy monitoring is no longer an option but a necessity.