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Schneider Electric helps Sidara build a greener future at new Holborn headquarters
Schneider Electric , a leader in the Digital Transformation of energy management and automation , has announced its smart energy management solutions feature in the London headquarters of leading design , engineering and consulting group Sidara .
Designed by Sidara ’ s own engineers , 150 Holborn has been created with sustainability and user efficiency at its core . Embedded with innovative smart building technology , the new headquarters will play a key role in supporting Sidara ’ s ambition to decarbonise its business by 2030 , under the World Green Building Council ’ s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment .
The building , which officially opened its doors in January 2023 , is over 180,000 square feet and caters for over 1,000 employees . It is built on Schneider Electric ’ s EcoStruxure IoT platform and uses a sophisticated network of over 650 sensors and controls to collect , analyse and manage over 60,000 data points . These provide vital information into energy usage , occupancy patterns , and environmental conditions , such as temperature , humidity and light intensity , in near real time .
The data and insights from the platform allow Sidara to tailor the environmental conditions within office spaces and meet the specific needs and preferences of occupants . Whether it ’ s adjusting lighting levels , modifying temperatures or boosting air quality , the system ensures that workspaces are not just habitable but are optimised to promote well-being and productivity . It is also helping the company to reduce energy waste and deliver on the wider sustainability initiatives .
“ Access to Schneider Electric ’ s expertise and experience has been vital to understanding how our building ’ s technology and systems must be designed to enable continuous optimisation and innovation ,” said Dan Cope , IT Manager at Sidara .
“ Our vision is to create a best-in-class working environment to optimise energy consumption and enhance comfort levels for both employees and visitors . However , this is just the beginning . Becoming more sustainable is a journey and on-going engagement with the Schneider Electric team will be key to understanding the building and benchmarking ourselves moving forward .”
“ With 150 Holborn , Sidara has created a building of the future , today . Every aspect of its smart infrastructure has been meticulously planned and executed to help the company on its journey to netzero ,” said Kas Mohammed , VP Digital Energy at Schneider Electric UK and Ireland .
“ This new headquarters stands as a beacon of best-practice and Sidara ’ s efforts to build sustainability into its very foundation is something that others can – and should – look to emulate .” p
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