Introduction

Nowadays, heaters are present in almost every household to warm up the rooms. Additionally, many other energy-consuming devices are used, such as washing machines, dryers, ovens, and stovetops, which consume a significant amount of energy. There are numerous applications in the smart home field that can visualize and display energy consumption behavior. Users are enabled to identify potential energy savings and detect unusually high consumption. Furthermore, smart devices can be located and controlled through web applications, allowing them to be turned on and off. Smart home device users can, therefore, turn off unnecessary consumers such as heaters from anywhere.

Why is energy saving important?

On the one hand, energy is relatively expensive, and on the other hand, its production often has negative effects on the environment and climate. To save money and minimize energy consumption in terms of the environment, it has become more important than ever, both in private households and in industry, to save energy wherever possible. A simple example can be observed in the heating of rooms. In office, school, and private spaces, the heating is turned on when people are present. However, when people leave the room, turning off the heating is often forgotten, resulting in it running overnight while the premises are not being used. In this case, energy is being consumed without any benefit. The AI-Energy project emerged from this issue, serving as a demonstration of how energy and costs can be saved when operating electronic devices.

What does the project offer to the reader/interested party?

The project presents readers and interested individuals with an opportunity to save both energy and costs, both in private and office spaces or similar environments, using simple means. By promoting sustainable energy use and environmental conservation, an important step is taken towards combating climate change.

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