Tasks

Studies show that smart meters offer energy savings potential of 5 to 15% of household energy consumption. However, a comprehensive estimate of efficiency has yet to include the parasitic energy use of smart metering

This Task is a first step to tackle the widespread field of energy efficiency in IoT. It aims to enhance the market and technology knowledge, to prioritize the topics to address, to develop high-level recommendations on policies

The deployment of network-connected, next-generation sensors, controls, and communication technologies provides great opportunities to utilize collected data in real-time, in order to optimize the operation of buildings and other

This EDNA report examines the power used for “network standby”. In the context of this report, network standby refers to functionality that allows a product to maintain a network connection and await a network “trigger” in order to be awoken when needed

The Internet of Things (IoT) includes many networked devices which consume energy. Specifically decentralized edge devices, like actuators and sensors often utilise batteries as their energy source. The EDNA report Energy Efficiency of the Internet of Things shows the substantial increase in

This task involves preparation of a global business case to support the implementation of policies for connected devices. The objective is to provide interested governments with an initial set of information that allows them to commence development of policies for connected devices

This task involves developing a quantitative model of the “total energy cost” of connected devices, globally. The objective of the report (and model) is to quantify the total additional energy that results from devices

This task will investigate the introduction of “intelligent efficiency” measures for data centres (DCs) and wide area networks (WANs). The objective is to investigate the estimated energy consumption of DCs and WANs and

This task will involve preparation of a report which maps a technology and policy pathway towards “network zero” connected devices. These are devices which do not rely on the grid for the energy required to remain connected to a communications network. It is expected that such devices would utilise

This task summarises (and explains in plain English) the various test procedures for network standby power, evaluates them, identifies gaps and recommends improvements. The report for this task was published in

This task examines the technical reasons why battery-powered devices use considerably less energy to remain connected to a communications network, than mains-powered devices. It considers what would be required to bridge

This task: Predicts the additional future energy that could be used by wireless device chargers Quantifies the potential energy savings available from policies to regulate/stimulate higher efficiency of wireless chargers. Provides a brief international overview of the kinds of modifications to existing battery

Advanced demand response programmes are designed to incentivise consumers to alter their energy usage patterns to better match the electricity supply profile, which is particularly useful to accommodate intermittent

The objective of this task is to develop a roadmap which lays out the necessary steps required to arrive at the ultimate goal of having the majority of consumer devices participating in advanced demand

Harnessing IoT and digitalisation for the purpose of energy efficiency has significant economic benefits. Several countries and regions have developed (or are in the process of developing) strategies for stimulating the internet

In 2018 EDNA developed a Total Energy Model (TEM) for connected devices, including an associated report. The objective was to develop a quantitative model of the ‘total energy use’ of connected devices, globally. The model considers a number of product categories and combines information

There are many IoT devices on (and entering) the market that embody consumer benefits related to lifestyle, security, convenience, health, etc. It is hypothesised that some of these products do not consider that there may also be energy savings available as a result of their connectivity

The purpose of this topic is to examine the potential to make “dumb” devices into “smart” devices. In other words, to retrofit connectivity to in-situ consumer devices which currently are not network connected, so that they may become available to participate in intelligent efficiency and demand

Small network equipment (SNE) of the kind used in homes and small offices (e.g. routers and modems) are significant consumers of energy.  These are subject to voluntary agreements in the US, as well as

This report focusses on application layer protocols, particularly those used in household equipment for demand flexibility.

The objective of this task is to investigate the extent to which energy efficiency and demand flexibility services are not being realised because a proportion of smart, energy devices are not user-friendly with respect

This task aims to: Explore existing metrics for data centre efficiency. Identify which existing metric(s) would be most suited for use by policy makers, i.e. which metric(s) would be most suited to base policies

Mobile device energy usage is likely to increase, particularly with onset of 5G (+ future iterations) and in some cases mobile devices are likely to replace mains powered products.  Hence the objective of this

This task builds on previous EDNA tasks involving batteries: Network Zero Devices and Energy Harvesting Technologies.  Today’s   Li-ion batteries have a series of severe limitations, such as slow charging, limited life and safety

The interoperability of connected devices can hamper the effectiveness of the digitalisation of the energy system.  The objective of this task is to study the issue of (a lack of) device interoperability and the

EDNA’s work in connected devices intersects considerably with standards in many areas.  The objective of this task is to outline the “lie of the land” for standards and standardisation efforts (e.g. committees, working groups

This is the first activity of EDNA’s workstream on the energy efficiency of data centres.  It’s objectives are to: Assess the various definitions and classifications of data centres and energy efficiency metrics. Propose a definition

The Connected Devices Alliance (CDA) is a network of more than 350 government and industry participants that have come together to work on the energy efficiency opportunities provided by networked devices. These include opportunities for device standby mode energy savings as well as

EDNA funds and operates the CDA Centre of Excellence, which is one of the key projects conceived by the Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). The Centre’s publications library aims to increase the understanding of energy saving opportunities and best practices that can be attained by networked devices

“Energy aware” devices are able to communicate information on how much energy they are consuming, in real time. Energy use can either be measured by on-board measurement hardware, or estimated within a device’s firmware. Following the work of the Connected Devices Alliance, EDNA has published