Netmore’s LoRaWan IoT connectivity will be added to 27,000 apartments across Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg to improve energy efficiency and operations.
Global LoRaWan Internet of Things (IoT) network operator Netmore Group is partnering with Swedish real estate company, Stena Fastigheter, to implement LoRaWan technology across its property portfolio to help improve energy efficiency and operations.
Netmore’s LoRaWan connectivity will be added to 27,000 apartments across Stockholm, Malmö, and Gothenburg. To support Stena’s rollout of submetering (IMD) and temperature/humidity sensors, a large number of LoRaWan gateways will be installed along with approximately 42,900 meters and sensors.
A key aspect of the partnership is the use of technology for energy optimisation. Primary applications include submetering enabled by the deployment of water meters, along with temperature and humidity sensors, which are expected to contribute to more efficient energy management in Stena’s properties.
Additionally, this technological integration is anticipated to enhance the quality of living for residents, offering a more comfortable and sustainable living environment.
“We are now entering a phase where LoRaWan becomes the natural choice of access technology for property owners,” said Eric Collinder, country manager Nordics at Netmore Group. “We are particularly proud to have Stena Fastigheter, a leading property company in the Nordics, as our customer. They are a prime example of this, opting to equip their portfolio with Netmore LoRaWan. Providing connectivity for solutions of this scale aligns well with our strategic goals and reflects our established expertise in the property sector.”
While energy optimisation is the first stage in the partnership, the organisations expect to collaborate on other initiatives in the future, such as water leak detection, waste management, smoke and radon detection and more.
“By equipping our properties with meters and sensors, we can constantly align with the consumption patterns of the buildings and the needs of our tenants, while ensuring that any excess consumption is minimised,” said Peter Mikulic, head of digital transformation at Stena Fastigheter.
“After a thorough evaluation of various access technologies and connectivity providers, we chose Netmore LoRaWan. With Netmore’s connectivity, we can continue to maintain the high level of innovation and environmental consideration that our tenants have come to associate with us.”