Project Description

Ballyleague Sonas Nursing Home – Innis Ree

Sonas Nursing Home, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon, engaged Eurotech Renewables to survey their heating system with a view to cutting running costs and Co2.

Ballyleague Sonas Nursing Home – Innis Ree

Sonas Nursing Home, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon, engaged Eurotech Renewables to survey their heating system with a view to cutting running costs and Co2.

EUROSMART ENERGY MANAGEMNT – BMS

EUROSMART ENERGY MANAGEMNT – BMS

The installation of a EuroSmart energy management control system cut energy consumption and running cost by 40%, with precise temperature control of each zone.

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EUROSMART ENERGY MANAGEMNT – BMS

EUROSMART ENERGY MANAGEMNT – BMS

The installation of a EuroSmart energy management control system cut energy consumption and running cost by 40%, with precise temperature control of each zone.

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Nursing Home – Co. Roscommon –
Sonas Group

Sonas Nursing Home benefits from individual Room Control.

Each Room has its own individual temperature control and can be adjusted to comfort required and to monitor each room from the Nurses Station.

The system cuts running costs by 40% and increased comfort for each of the occupants.

EUROSMART BUILDING Energy Management System
-BEMS Financial & Carbon Reductions

Case Study – Sonas Nursing Home, County Roscommon

Project Overview – Controls Retrofit

Client: Sonas Nursing Home – Nation Wide

Location: Co.Roscommon

System Installed: EuroSmart Building Energy Management System – BEMS

Installer / Technology Provider: Eurotech Renewable Energy Solutions

Scope of Work

Upgrade 10 zone control system > 120 zone automated control of each room.

  • Comprehensive BMS Energy Management Upgrade

  • Energy monitoring of each zone

  • Centralised energy management

  • Future-ready platform for heat pump installation

Key Results

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EuroSmart System Features:

  • Gas consumption cut permanently by 40% for each year, going forward.

  • Intelligent, self-learning temperature control, ideal for radiant floor heating.

  • Predictive learning and zone optimization to cut running costs.

  • Remote access via Wi-Fi with BMS integration and energy monitoring.

  • Vandal proof room sensors with low cost communication cabling.

EuroSmart System Features:

  • Gas consumption cut permanently by 40% for each year, going forward.

  • Intelligent, self-learning temperature control, ideal for radiant floor heating.

  • Predictive learning and zone optimization to cut running costs.

  • Remote access via Wi-Fi with BMS integration and energy monitoring.

  • Vandal proof room sensors with low cost communication cabling.

Case Study – Sonas Nursing Home, Ballyleague

Project Overview

Client: Sonas Nursing Home

Location: Ballyleague, Co.Roscommon

System Installed: EuroSmart Intelligent Heating Control (BMS)

Installer / Technology Provider: Eurotech Renewable Energy Solutions

Sector: Healthcare – Nursing & Residential Care

Sonas Nursing Home, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon, engaged Eurotech Renewables to survey their heating system with a view to cutting running costs and Co2. The Eurotech energy survey identified upgrading to smart control would create the biggest reduction with minimum investment. The installation of a EuroSmart energy management control system cut energy consumption and running cost by 40%, with precise temperature control of each zone.

Benefits achieved:

  • Gas consumption cut permanently by 40% for each year, going forward.

  • Independent & automated control of each room from nursed station.

  • Temperature tracking of each room from central control office.

  • Temperature control adjustment & remote monitoring of all zones.

  • Gas consumption 40% reduction = 50% reduction in renewable energy system.

  • EuroSmart control systems also operate plant-room heating equipment.

  • Eurotech are certified for Seai, Business Energy Upgrade Scheme – BEUS.

Client  Feedback:

“The installation of the EuroSmart control system has significantly lowered our energy costs and improved resident comfort. The system runs efficiently with minimal input from staff.”

— Sonas Nursing Home - Innis Ree, Ballyleague

Case Study – Sonas Nursing Home, Ballyleague

Project Overview

Client: Sonas Nursing Home

Location: Ballyleague, Co.Roscommon

System Installed: EuroSmart Intelligent Heating Control (BMS)

Installer / Technology Provider: Eurotech Renewable Energy Solutions

Sector: Healthcare – Nursing & Residential Care

Sonas Nursing Home, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon, engaged Eurotech Renewables to survey their heating system with a view to cutting running costs and Co2. The Eurotech energy survey identified upgrading to smart control would create the biggest reduction with minimum investment. The installation of a EuroSmart energy management control system cut energy consumption and running cost by 40%, with precise temperature control of each zone.

Benefits achieved:

  • Gas consumption cut permanently by 40% for each year, going forward.

  • Independent & automated control of each room from nursed station.

  • Temperature tracking of each room from central control office.

  • Temperature control adjustment & remote monitoring of all zones.

  • Gas consumption 40% reduction = 50% reduction in renewable energy system.

  • EuroSmart control systems also operate plant-room heating equipment.

  • Eurotech are certified for Seai, Business Energy Upgrade Scheme – BEUS.

Client  Feedback:

“The installation of the EuroSmart control system has significantly lowered our energy costs and improved resident comfort. The system runs efficiently with minimal input from staff.”

— Sonas Nursing Home - Innis Ree, Ballyleague

Retrofit controls challenges

 

 

 

 

  • 3 No. 7-zone controllers grouped to control 90 bedrooms and associated communal areas
  • Poor control resulted in end-bedrooms being cold and internal bedrooms overheating
  • High heating costs and poor comfort levels for occupants
  • Excessive gas consumption based on building area and year of construction
  • No ability to set individual room temperatures or record same
  • Excessive kW/m² to justify replacing gas boilers with heat pump technology

 

Proposed Eurotech Energy Management Upgrade:

Heating Zone Management Screen

Domestic Hot Water

Schedule Configuration

  • Comprehensive BMS Energy Management Upgrade
  • 96 No. Heating control Zones to include time & temperature in each zone.
  • Energy monitoring of each zone to verify system performance.
  • Comfort management accuracy to achieve 0.5ᵒK temperature control fluctuation.   
  • Target 40% energy reduction by eliminating energy waste resulting from overheating zones. 
  • Easy control and energy management from central computer system.

 

Performance Comparison:

Energy consumption data from 2024 used to compare retrofit system performance.

MetricBeforeAfterColumn  Reduction / Savings4
Annual Energy Consumption293,700 kWh176,220 kWh↓ 40%
Annual Energy Savings–117,480 kWhEquivalent to significant reduction in heating demand
Annual CO₂ Savings–23.97 tonnes CO₂Based on 0.204 kg CO₂/kWh
Annual Cost Savings (to End User)€20,265/year€12,159/year

 €8,106/year (based on €0.15/kWh)

Heat Pump Investment€120,000 €65,000€55,000 Saving
Column 1 Value 6–€243,180€199,780 Net Benefit

 

 

Energy Consumption and savings achived:

Energy Consumption pre-works: (2024)

  • Natural gas: €20,215
  • Gas purchase cost: €0.069 / kWh
  • Gas volume consumed: 293,700 kWh/y

 

Energy Savings achieved:

  • Energy Reduction: 40%/y
  • Energy Saved > 293,700 kWh × 40% reduction = 117,480 kWh/year
  • Energy required > 293,700 – less energy saved 117,480 = 176,220 kWh/y

Cost reduction achieved:

 

 

 

  • Energy use 2024 > 293,700 kWh @ 0.069/kW = €20,265.00/y
  • New energy use > 176,220kW @ 0.069/kw = €12,159.18/y
  • Savings generated per year > 20,265 – 12,159 = €8,106.00 Actual annual savings.

 

 

Projected Financial Impact:

  • Annual savings €8,106 X 30 = €243,108 minimum system life savings.
  • Pre-works Heat pump system 2 X 75 kW, investment required €120,000.
  • Post-works Heat pump system 2 X 40kW, investment required €65,000.
  • Post-works Heat Pump system saving > €120,000 – €65,000 = €55,000 cost reduction
  • System investment €62,000 – €18,600 BEUS grant = € 43,400.00 actual investment. (please check these figures)

 

 

Environmental Impact:

 

 

 

 

  • Natural gas emission factor 0.204 kg CO₂/kWh
  • Annual CO₂ Saving 117,480 kWh X 0.204 = 23,965.92 kg Co₂ or 23.97 tonnes Co₂
  • Created a carbon reduction equal to planting 1,000 trees every year.

Benefits Delivered:

  • Eurosmart BMS energy management system delivered > 40% annual savings > increased residential comfort > reduced carbon emissions > created an ideal platform for heat pump instalation > increased business sustainability > Increases building energy rating > increased asset value > Life Cycle Benefits €243,108 – €43,400 investment = €199,708.00 direct financial benefit.