Due to Covid-19, all stores had to be closed from mid-March to the beginning of May 2020, although the new spring and summer fashions were delivered in exactly this period. However, Fussl management is not letting the Corona crisis disturb it and is still investing in clean energy from renewable sources. We are delighted that Fussl is back and that we can actively support climate protection with our services and products!
At the Freistadt store, a large part of the roof surface is fitted with photovoltaic panels, resulting in a system with 34 kWp. We have implemented this state-of-the-art photovoltaic system together with our partner marasolar.
The PV system is supplemented by a modular neoom KJUUBE power storage system with a capacity of 19.2 kWh. The combination of PV and power storage means that over 50% of the energy required by the store can be generated locally from renewable sources. Due to the ongoing savings in grid usage, the investment will have already paid for itself in about 8-9 years, taking into account current subsidies for PV and power storage. In addition, the use of renewable energy sources will save around 7.5 t CO2 per store per year.
Some Fussl locations are already using the power of the sun, and the aim is to gradually produce their own electricity locally at as many Fussl locations as possible by means of roof-mounted photovoltaics. In addition to the clear ecological advantage, this will also relieve strain on the power grids. To achieve this, we are integrating neoom BEAAM IoE gateways. BEAAM measures all of the building’s energy data around the clock and the NTUITY energy management software analyses this data. This self-optimizing software will also be used at the Freistadt site. By networking Fussl’s locations, optimization potentials can be read out and implemented remotely at any time. NTUITY uses artificial intelligence to intuitively identify potential savings and distributes power intelligently, taking into account all power consumers and generators – even across multiple locations.
In combination with NTUITY, the neoom KJUUBE power storage unit also offers other advantages, as it can take over the power supply in the event of a power failure. This means that business can continue even during a blackout and customers are not left in the dark. The alarm system also remains intact. In the event of a power failure, the system disconnects from the grid and the building is then supplied with power by neoom KJUUBE.