Can we optimize energy processes during holiday periods without interrupting our industrial clients’ production?

In the height of summer, when much of the country slows down and many factories adjust their activity for the holiday period, new opportunities arise to optimize energy processes in the industrial environment. At Edison Next Spain, we know this well. Even when production does not come to a complete halt, ideal opportunities emerge to identify inefficiencies, redefine strategies and apply measures that improve performance on a sustained basis. The question we are asked every summer is: “Can you do it without interrupting our production?” And the answer is always the same: “Of course — thanks to forward planning, digitalization and the design of tailored plans that understand the specific rhythms of each industry.” For many of the industrial sectors we work with — food, chemical and pharmaceutical, among others — completely halting production during the summer is not viable. However, the partial reduction in activity, shift changes or lower utilization of certain lines offer us an excellent opportunity to intervene without causing disruption. Digitalization is one of our greatest allies in achieving this. Through energy analysis tools, Edison Next monitors in real time the performance of more than 25,000 industrial assets in Spain. This allows us to detect inefficiencies even when the plant is operating normally, and to act without the need for a complete shutdown. Furthermore, the use of artificial intelligence models, such as our Iris tool, enables us to anticipate failures or deviations weeks in advance, allowing interventions to be scheduled for moments when the operational impact is lower. It is not necessary to halt all production in order to implement improvements. A change in control algorithms, an update to the lighting system or an adjustment in air conditioning management can translate into energy savings of between 10% and 20%, even during periods of reduced activity. At Edison Next, we propose a series of essential measures to optimize energy processes both during the summer months and going forward. First, air conditioning adjustments — adapting temperatures and energy expenditure to actual occupancy in order to avoid overconsumption. Second, making the most of the summer months, with periods of lower demand, to carry out predictive maintenance on critical equipment, thereby minimizing any slowdown in productivity. And finally, remote and intelligent management of facilities through digital platforms such as our BMS systems, which enable energy deviations to be detected and corrected in real time, ensuring efficient and continuous operation. Summer may be synonymous with disconnection for many, but for Edison Next it is also an opportunity to continue driving the energy transformation of the industrial sector. If you were thinking about how to make the most of this summer to improve your plant’s performance without halting your activity, talk to us and we will help you make it happen — with technical, digital and sustainable solutions that will deliver results from the first day to the last.