Wireless Sensor Networks Lead the Way to Greater Energy Saving, says new Report from WTRS

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) in utility management and home and building control become bright green technologies in the struggle to limit energy use without diminishing the quality of life at home and in the office

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) will find huge impact in home and building applications. WTRS's new Report demonstrates that while the usual listing of home security, entertainment and lighting control, automated fire containment and alarm, burglar deterrence, etc. etc. are all important, the application in energy use monitoring and utility management will be immense. WTRS finds that nearly 70% of the average household utility bill could be influenced by WSN application to temperature and lighting.

WTRS's new "Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Spring 2007 Report" establishes that home and building owners can use interactive energy management tools to create energy management profiles that are triggered by certain established consumption rates. As energy consumption exceeds a specific point, the WSN can automatically begin turning off low priority lighting, heating, and cooling zones, using wireless humidity and temperature sensors as well as lighting and access monitors. Wireless outdoor motion sensors could remain active while other specific energy consumers could be dimmed.

WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Spring 2007

"Imagine converting your home or building energy use into something like your every-day normal thermostat," said Principal Analyst Dr Kirsten West. "Your energy use could be controlled at both ends of the scale using wireless sensor networks. You could preset both maximum and minimum overall use so that you establish an energy goal, and the network will monitor that, parsed hourly, daily or weekly. When your scheduled usage approaches a predetermined point, the systems could begin shutting down extraneous (and also predetermined) usages, like outdoor lighting, pool heating, or even interior environment controls. Of course, manual overrides would be easily accomplished."

"If you're wondering what your house has to do with wireless sensor networks, there are other favorable motivaters that add value," said Senior Analyst Dr Karin Hall. "According to a major building trade publication, security and home automation systems will enable homes to sell 50% faster and at a 3-5% higher price than before."

The WTRS Report, "Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Spring 2007" identifies other conclusions as well, including:
1) Industrial Sector is likely to undergo workflow churn as WSN applications increase safety, reliability and efficiency of industrial facilities.
2) Module and development kit pricing has dropped over the last 6 months while functionality has increased.
3) Frequency agility requirements are driving evolution toward industrial standards.
4) AMR management is a truly significant opportunity in Utilities Sector.
5) Growth of personal and national security demand drives much growth in WSN, in border control, access, defense, etc.
6) European Government mandates strengthening market hold on WSN.
7) Slow economic growth in US changes direction of WSN market expansion.
8) WSN market likely to converge on 3 to 4 players.
9) A fundamental driver for WSN is ability to power sensors with batteries.

The "WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Spring 2007" Report is 102 pages and contains 69 charts, tables and graphs. For more information, www.westtechresearch.com

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