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Energy balancing with CENTO

How CENTO helps you track, analyze, and optimize every watt

Efficient energy management remains a major industrial challenge, yet it is essential for improving operational throughput and performance. Rising energy costs, strict environmental rules, and ambitious sustainability goals demand complete visibility and control over energy use. The Energy Balance module in the CENTO platform addresses this by providing users with a clear digital view of energy flows. This, in turn, supports reliable operations, enhances efficiency, and leads to meaningful cost reductions.

Turning energy data into value

In many facilities, energy data is scattered across meters, control systems, and reports. CENTO brings it all together into one clear, reliable view. The Energy Balance module automatically collects data from metering devices, processes it, and builds real-time energy maps that show how power moves across the site.

This clarity translates directly into measurable savings. When operators see where and when energy is used, they can eliminate hidden losses, control overconsumption, and better balance supply with demand. As a result, companies lower energy costs, extend equipment life, and make better-informed production decisions.

The effect grows stronger when the Energy Balance module is linked to production output. CENTO can calculate energy use per product, line, or shift, showing the true cost of each operation. Energy management becomes measurable and tied to profitability.

Practical benefits

Using the Energy Balance module helps organizations:

Reduce operating costs through continuous monitoring and early detection of losses
Improve equipment performance by balancing loads and preventing unnecessary overuse
Prevent downtime with alerts triggered by abnormal consumption patterns
Meet sustainability targets through precise tracking of energy and CO₂ emissions
Maintain compliance with ISO 50001 and other standards through automatic reporting

How it works

The Energy Balance module covers the entire cycle of energy balancing (data collection, analysis, and reporting) in a single workflow.

Data aggregation
CENTO connects to meters, sensors, and automation systems to collect data for electricity, water, heat, compressed air, and other resources.

Dynamic balancing
The system compares inputs and outputs, detects discrepancies, and recalculates balances when new data is introduced. Users gain a complete view of energy use across departments, substations, and production lines.

Visualization and dashboards
IBM Plex Sansactive dashboards show consumption, generation, and distribution by time, resource, or area. Users can analyze trends, inspect individual equipment, and track performance over time.

Intelligent analytics
Algorithms monitor deviations and send alerts when limits are exceeded. The module can perform scenario modelling, for example, analyzing the impact of shifting production to off-peak hours or modifying tariff plans.

Cost and tariff management
CENTO supports multiple tariffs, calculates costs automatically, and verifies invoices using real data. This gives managers full visibility into spending and optimization opportunities.

Flexible reporting
Reports are generated automatically and can be exported to Excel or PDF. Templates can be customized for any team or site, while historical data remains available for analysis and audits.

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Unified integration across modules

The Energy Balance module is built into CENTO’s architecture and works alongside modules for monitoring, control, and power-quality analysis. All modules share a single data model, so new measurement points or reporting groups can be added within minutes.

This unified structure streamlines setup and reduces long-term ownership costs. Data moves smoothly between modules without manual synchronization. Engineers, operators, and managers use the same interface with role-based access and live collaboration.

From insight to action

Imagine a production line drawing power during idle hours. The Energy Balance module flags the anomaly, issues an alert, and pinpoints the equipment responsible. The maintenance team can address the issue before it impacts costs or uptime.

Now consider a company operating several facilities and wanting to compare energy performance across sites. CENTO aggregates energy balances, highlights which locations are performing better or worse, and helps managers share effective practices.

Across all scenarios, the module converts complex energy data into clear, actionable insight that enables fast, confident decision-making.

Rollout process

Deploying the Energy Balance module is simple:

Connect metering devices and verify data quality.
Define energy groups and balancing rules.
Visualize consumption and set alert thresholds.
Automate reports for management and compliance.
Apply insights to shift loads, adjust schedules, and confirm savings.

Each step produces measurable results and supports growth from one pilot site to a full enterprise system.

Conclusion

The Energy Balance module in CENTO gives industries full control over how energy is produced, consumed, and distributed. It combines accurate data, powerful analytics, and intuitive visualization to turn measurements into smart operational decisions.

Energy efficiency is more than lowering consumption; it means optimizing performance across the entire process. With CENTO, energy becomes visible, measurable, and manageable — a strategic resource that drives your business forward.