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### Transformation in Energy Management with Mitsubishi Electric GENESIS
German-based Paul Rauschert Steinbach GmbH modernized its energy management at its 120-year-old technical ceramics production facility with Mitsubishi Electric's GENESIS analysis platform. The process, previously managed with monthly 20-page Excel reports, has now transformed into real-time energy monitoring, with peak energy consumption analyses reduced from hours to minutes.
### Problems Encountered in Energy Management
The factory's old energy management systems provided data in isolation from different buildings, lacked clear visualization, and were unsupported. Unexplained energy consumption peaks occurred during winter months, and monthly reports were obtained too late to allow for intervention. Additionally, the EU's mandatory energy reporting requirements increased the manual workload.
Fabian Völk summarizes the problems experienced by stating, "We had data, but we couldn't make sense of it. We couldn't find the source of energy peaks. Our monthly reports were prepared after days of manual work, and this information came too late for intervention."
### Solution with the GENESIS Platform
The GENESIS platform integrates with existing energy meters, stores historical energy data, and enables real-time monitoring. The system features calculations, KPIs, analyses, data logging, and reporting capabilities.
Supporting numerous meter types, the platform accelerates return on investment with quick installation and less engineering time. Instantaneous energy monitoring is provided across the facility, while winter-specific energy increases can be quickly traced to their source through consumption diagrams.
### Mitsubishi Electric GENESIS Features
- Real-time energy consumption monitoring
- Multi-meter type support
- Energy peak detection and analysis
- Automatic reporting and EU compliance
- Data storage and historical analysis
- Customizable visualization and reports
- Integration and quick installation
### Improvements in Business Processes
Energy peak analyses, which previously took hours, were reduced to minutes thanks to visual consumption mapping and detailed examination capabilities.
Manual reporting was replaced by one-click EU-compliant data output. Fabian Völk states that this has led to significant time savings.
### Global Perspective on Energy Efficiency
According to International Energy Agency (IEA) data, the industrial sector accounts for approximately 39% of global energy consumption. In energy-intensive industries, energy costs can constitute up to 30% of operating costs. While systematic energy management can achieve more than 10% energy savings within the first three years, long-term implementations can yield savings of up to 60%.
Christian Nomine, Mitsubishi Electric Europe Strategic Product Manager, says, "Gaining clear visibility into energy data is key to reducing energy consumption without decreasing production efficiency."
The Rauschert example demonstrates that established facilities can succeed by integrating modern energy management solutions with uninterrupted production processes.
