Success Story: Hotels

I. CUSTOMER ENVIRONMENT / PROJECT CONTEXT

Customer profile:

Founded in Germany 111 years ago, Kempinski Hotels have long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world's most well known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in the grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

A showcase of Indian contemporary art matched with all the latest advanced technology, the Leela Kempinski property is developed by Ambience Developers who were earlier into Residential, Commercial and Mall business. Over 21,000 sq.ft. of convention spaces, 319 oversized guest rooms and suites, coupled with a business club, heated pool, fitness facilities, 20,000 sq feet of SPA and an adjoining premium shopping mall, all under one roof, will make this a preferred international meetings and conference destination.

 

The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon was designed by the internationally-acclaimed Hirsch Bedner & Associates in a modern minimalist style. The expansive rooms and huge suites have LCD televisions with Blue Ray players, Bose iPod docks, high-speed Internet with 6mbps, Wi-Fi, IP phones and advanced security systems. The property is managed by the Leela group.

Customer objective and constraints:

The objective of the customer was to save a large amount of operational expenses. He needed a system that would allow him to monitor the electrical loads and control the requirement accordingly.

II. SOLUTION IMPLEMENTATION

Implementation methodology (main phases):

Hotel construction started June 2008 and Schneider was involved from the very beginning of the project with the consultants, the hotel owner and operator.
The hotel went operational in April 2009.

Duration:

One year

Solution overview (services, products, systems, architectures...):

The system provided includes :
- a Building Management System
- a video surveillance solution,
- a fire detection system,
- the integration of the PA system for Voice evacuation alarms,
- lighting control for the public area.

Here are some of the key features of the HVAC solution :

1. Scheduled start stop of Chiller plants

2. Chiller sequencing, load Rolling

3. Remote Start/Stop of AHUs

4. Plant load monitoring by flow meter & integration with chillers.

How did we estimate the energy savings (methodology, tools, ...)

The forecasted benefits as actual numbers are yet to be seen and analysed but with the past experience of the group with us they are confident of reaching their targets.

III. RESULTS / ACHIEVEMENT

Customer benefits:

The TAC Vista system provided fast, accurate information compiled from continuous real-time measurement readings of heating, air-conditioning and ventilation throughout the site. It allowed management to analyse energy usage in-depth thus helping them to develop cost efficient energy strategies. A network of TAC Xenta controllers further ensured more reliable building system functions, better economy and greater guest satisfaction.