Net Zero Energy with Smart Building Solutions from EnOcean

EnOcean-based wireless sensors and switches enabling building automation and energy optimization.

Net zero building from Seiko Electric uses EnOcean technology

Oberhaching, June 3, 2025 – Seiko Electric Co. Ltd., a leading company in power, environment, and energy solutions, has successfully achieved Net Zero Energy Building (Net ZEB) status at its Koga Engineering Building in Fukuoka City, Japan. EnOcean-based wireless sensors and switches are crucial to this sustainable and innovative success, enabling building automation and energy optimization.

Excellent showcase for Sustainable and Smart Buildings

“Achieving this Net Zero Energy Building status marks a significant milestone for sustainability. And it reflects the innovative use of cutting-edge edge information and control technologies. We are proud that our wireless and battery-free sensors support this excellent showcase of energy efficiency and smart building solutions”, states Markus Florian, Chief Commercial Officer (COO) of EnOcean.

Reducing primary energy consumption

By integrating solar power generation with an energy storage system and advanced energy management technology, Seiko Electric reduced primary energy consumption by 58% at the Koga Office Factory and Engineering Building. The company further optimized energy use by enhancing the building’s insulation, utilizing natural energy sources, and implementing a highly efficient climate control system. As a result, the building achieved an overall energy savings of 57%, earning the highest ratings from Japan’s Building-Housing Energy-efficiency Labeling System (BELS) and the Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency (CASBEE).

EnOcean-Powered Smart Controls

To enhance efficiency and user comfort, the building features a WAGO-DALI lighting control system and task-based climate management. “EnOcean-based wireless sensors and switches play a crucial role in this setup, enabling seamless automation and energy optimization. The sensors monitor temperature, humidity, and lighting conditions, ensuring real-time adjustments for maximum comfort and efficiency”, emphasizes Florian.

EnOcean switches, installed on every floor, provide users with convenient, battery-free control over lighting, air conditioning, and ventilation. Their integration prevents unnecessary energy waste by ensuring that devices automatically switch off when not in use.

A Blueprint for the Future

As a Net ZEB reference project, the Koga Engineering Building serves as a model for future office developments. It demonstrates how energy savings of 50% or more can be achieved through innovative building design and intelligent energy management. “By leveraging wireless and battery-free EnOcean solutions, Seiko Electric not only enhances operational efficiency. They also contributes to a more sustainable and comfortable workplace. This success story underscores the potential of smart building technologies. They drive energy efficiency and sustainability, setting a benchmark for companies worldwide seeking to optimize their energy footprint”, says Florian.

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About EnOcean

EnOcean is the pioneer of energy harvesting and sensor-to-cloud solutions for sustainable Internet of Things (IoT) applications. For more than 20 years, EnOcean has been producing maintenance-free wireless switches and sensors, which gain their energy from the surroundings – from movement, light, or temperature changes. The combination of miniaturized energy converters, ultra-low power electronics, robust radio technology, and open multi-protocol connectivity solutions based on open standards (EnOcean, Zigbee, Bluetooth®, BACnet, Modbus, LON, and IAP) forms the foundation for smart buildings, services, and production processes in the IoT. The sustainable EnOcean solutions are used in building automation, smart homes, LED lighting control, industrial applications as well as for logistics and aviation to optimize the carbon footprint of buildings and spaces. Hardware and software solutions from EnOcean are successfully deployed by leading partners worldwide.

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EnOcean GmbH
T +49.89.67 34 689-58
simone.werner@enocean.com
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