Smart House Demonstration Experiment in Ofuna

Mitsubishi Electric is conducting demonstration experiments for a HEMS (Home Energy Management System) compatible with the smart grid.
HEMS is a system for realizing the smart grid that comprehensively controls natural energy utilization equipment such as the latest solar power generation systems, EcoCute, and heat pump hot water floor heating, as well as energy-saving equipment like ventilation systems and LED lighting.

The Ofuna Smart House is equipped with the latest natural energy utilization equipment and high-efficiency residential equipment/appliances, including a solar/solar thermal and natural wind utilization system, high-efficiency residential equipment/appliances (water heaters, hot water floor heating, LED lighting, etc.), electric vehicles, and storage batteries. Furthermore, by installing a "home gateway" that links with the outside of the home—including remote monitoring and local information, in addition to conventional internet and telephone services—the aim is to achieve two-way communication where residents' evaluations and requests are constantly transmitted to service providers, and improved applications are automatically downloaded.

By incorporating these latest devices and systems, they aim for early practical application by demonstrating zero-emission housing that maximizes the use of natural energy (solar/thermal, natural wind) through power saving and peak shift control based on lifestyle patterns.