The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising energy management in residential buildings, contributing to the transition towards zero-emission homes. This paper explores the role of IoT technologies in optimising energy consumption in smart homes, analysing their impact on efficiency, sustainability and compliance with European regulations. Through a literature review and an empirical survey of Italian installers, the study identifies key adoption trends, technical and economic challenges, and future market developments. In addition, a case study of a plus-energy house in Denmark shows how the integration of smart systems and real-time monitoring can increase the energy self-sufficiency of homes. The results show that despite growing interest in smart homes, barriers related to initial costs, market fragmentation and consumer awareness remain. Finally, the analysis suggests that regulatory incentives and targeted policies could accelerate the adoption of IoT solutions for increasingly efficient and sustainable buildings.
L'Internet of Things (IoT) sta rivoluzionando la gestione dell'energia nelle abitazioni, contribuendo alla transizione verso edifici a zero emissioni. Questa tesi esplora il ruolo delle tecnologie IoT nell'ottimizzazione dei consumi energetici delle Smart Home, analizzando il loro impatto sull'efficienza, sulla sostenibilità e sulla conformità alle normative europee. Attraverso una revisione della letteratura e un'indagine empirica condotta con installatori italiani, lo studio identifica i principali trend di adozione, le sfide tecniche ed economiche e le prospettive di sviluppo del settore. Inoltre, il caso studio di una Plus-Energy House in Danimarca evidenzia come l’integrazione di sistemi intelligenti e il monitoraggio in tempo reale possano migliorare l'autosufficienza energetica delle abitazioni. I risultati dimostrano che, nonostante il crescente interesse per le Smart Home, permangono ostacoli legati ai costi iniziali, alla frammentazione del mercato e alla consapevolezza dei consumatori. Infine, l’analisi suggerisce che incentivi normativi e politiche mirate possano accelerare l’adozione di soluzioni IoT per edifici sempre più efficienti e sostenibili.
The role of IoT in reducing energy consumption to achieve zero-energy-buildings
DE MICCO, STEFANO
2023/2024
Abstract
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising energy management in residential buildings, contributing to the transition towards zero-emission homes. This paper explores the role of IoT technologies in optimising energy consumption in smart homes, analysing their impact on efficiency, sustainability and compliance with European regulations. Through a literature review and an empirical survey of Italian installers, the study identifies key adoption trends, technical and economic challenges, and future market developments. In addition, a case study of a plus-energy house in Denmark shows how the integration of smart systems and real-time monitoring can increase the energy self-sufficiency of homes. The results show that despite growing interest in smart homes, barriers related to initial costs, market fragmentation and consumer awareness remain. Finally, the analysis suggests that regulatory incentives and targeted policies could accelerate the adoption of IoT solutions for increasingly efficient and sustainable buildings.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/10589/236180