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TNB Solar Farm Headquarters

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Challenge

We faced a unique challenge when implementing a Loxone system in a power plant - it was quite a learning experience! Due to the nature of the solar farm, our work was restricted to nighttime operations when the plant was offline. We installed smart glass in the meeting room, which can switch between transparent and opaque. Impressively, the opaque glass doubles as a touchscreen. Another issue the client encountered was the unpredictability of water availability. Located in a remote area, their water supply depended on rainwater harvesting. Prior to our intervention, staff often encountered the inconvenience of finding no water in facilities like toilets and pantries.

Solution

To address this, we installed ultrasonic sensors in the water tanks to monitor water levels. This enabled the system to be aware of the water availability on the premises. When the water level drops to 50%, LED lights in areas such as the toilets and pantry illuminate in purple as a warning. If the level falls to 20% or below, the lights turn red, alerting the users to the critical water level.