- RWE and Nokia launch cooperation
- Future-ready project for more economical household heating
RWE and Nokia are collaborating to introduce innovative products for greater heat efficiency in the home. In future, people will no longer adjust their radiators using the usual knob, but instead via a central control display, PC or even by mobile phone when away from home.
The technical basis for this innovation is the new Nokia Home Control Center. Nokia will deliver the technological expertise, RWE the energy competence. The two companies together help customers save on energy.
In so-called “smart homes”, the comfort level is enhanced while energy costs are reduced. The collaboration is being launched in Germany, with plans to extend offerings to the United Kingdom as well.
“We are pleased to be able to work with Nokia, one of the world’s leading technology partners, on our Smart Home product”, says Carolin Reichert, Director of New Business at RWE. “Our goal is to provide innovative and affordable energy efficiency solutions for every home – which are also convenient and easy to use.”
The basic package, with remote-controlled radiator thermostats and a central communication unit, will come onto the market in late 2009. RWE will in addition offer a product package that includes smart power outlets. With their help, customers can switch on and off electrical devices of any kind – from aquarium lights to electric blinds – even when they are thousands of kilometres away from home.
In a subsequent step, the new applications are to be connected with smart power meters.
Nokia’s Home Control Center also grants third-party suppliers access so they can offer their own products and services for smarter living. The open system allows for the ongoing augmentation of innovative home solutions. Customers will be able to control all these services using their mobile phone or the internet.
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