Project Name: A Smart Grid Project – Perth, Western Australia

Project Description:

The Smart Grid Project in Perth, Western Australia, spearheaded by Arnowa, is designed to deliver sustainable energy solutions and optimize resource management for over 90,000 residents in a suburban area. This initiative focuses on the creation and implementation of a comprehensive Smart Grid system that seamlessly integrates renewable energy sources, improves energy efficiency, and offers advanced analytics through cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, AI, and machine learning. Arnowa’s goal is to provide the city with the necessary tools to monitor and manage its energy and environmental resources efficiently, aligning with broader sustainability objectives.

Project Summary:

Arnowa’s involvement in this project includes the deployment of a Smart Grid system across 11 key sites within the city, utilizing over 100 electrical meters and sub-meters to monitor various aspects of energy usage. By providing real-time insights and analysis of utility and environmental parameters, the project aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions. This system plays a critical role in the city’s efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, while also aligning with global sustainability initiatives like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and COP21 Climate Action targets. Through this project, Arnowa is empowering the city with the technology and expertise required to manage resources more intelligently and sustainably.

Challenges:

Arnowa encountered several challenges in the development and deployment of the Smart Grid system. A primary challenge was enhancing the existing monitoring, reporting, and verification system to ensure more accurate data collection and analysis. Engaging the local community in the city’s Smart City initiatives also required careful planning to foster participation and support. Additionally, establishing partnerships for sustainable energy management and ensuring the scalability of the system for future expansions were key challenges. Integrating multiple data sources into a single, unified platform proved to be a complex task, requiring innovative solutions to maintain system cohesion and performance.

Objective:

The main objective of Arnowa’s Smart Grid project was to provide essential hardware, connectivity, and analytics to manage the city’s energy and utility resources effectively. This system was designed to be scalable and adaptable, ensuring that it could accommodate future expansions in energy monitoring, automation, and environmental management. Additionally, the project aimed to deliver real-time insights into energy usage, water management, and emissions, helping the city achieve its sustainability goals. Arnowa also focused on creating a centralized dashboard to offer transparency and actionable insights for city decision-makers, ensuring alignment with global climate action initiatives.

Solutions:

Arnowa implemented a range of innovative solutions to address the challenges faced by the city. A key part of the project involved installing 100 electrical meters and sub-meters across 11 sites, integrating them with smart technologies to enable real-time monitoring and data collection. A LoRa network was deployed to facilitate water metering, along with additional sensors for monitoring various aspects of facility performance. The centralized dashboard developed by Arnowa provided city officials with real-time data on energy usage, emissions, and overall system performance. Utilizing AI and machine learning, the system enabled predictive analytics, which allowed for proactive maintenance and optimization of resources. Additionally, Arnowa’s solution supported the seamless integration of renewable energy sources, enhancing energy trading capabilities and furthering the city’s sustainability efforts.

Results:

The results of the Smart Grid Project, managed by Arnowa, were transformative for the city. Over the span of 10 years, the project delivered significant cost savings, amounting to approximately AU $3,000,000. The city’s energy efficiency improved, reducing overall utility costs and leading to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions. Arnowa’s system also enabled more effective monitoring of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, which was a critical factor in helping the city track and reduce its environmental impact. Furthermore, the project provided the local community with opportunities to learn about and engage with Smart City initiatives, fostering a culture of sustainability. The automation of sustainability reporting and the tracking of over 45,000+ tCO2e emissions aligned with the city’s Net Zero targets, further demonstrating the positive impact of Arnowa’s solutions on the city’s long-term sustainability goals.

Location

• Perth, Western Australia

Challenge

• Strengthening monitoring, reporting, and verification systems
• Engaging the community in Smart City initiatives
• Establishing partnerships for sustainable energy management
• Managing scalability for future expansions
• Integrating multiple data sources into a unified platform

Metering Hardware

• 100 electrical meters and sub-meters across 11 sites
• LoRa network for water metering and additional facility sensors
• Centralized dashboard for real-time data on energy, emissions, and system performance
• AI and machine learning integration for predictive analytics and resource optimization

Results

• Achieved AU $3,000,000 savings over 10 years
• Enhanced energy efficiency and reduced utility costs
• Reduced carbon emissions and improved monitoring of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
• Engaged the local community in Smart City initiatives
• Automated sustainability reporting, tracking over 45,000+ tCO2e emissions over 10 years
• Streamlined decision-making and resource management for public assets