Introduction
Piraeus Port, the largest port in Greece, plays a crucial role in international maritime transport, handling over 15 million passengers annually.
The port faced significant challenges in managing its extensive lighting infrastructure and utility consumption. Traditional methods lacked the technological oversight required for efficient management, leading to high energy consumption and reliance on manual processes. To address these issues, Piraeus Port turned to Tondo for a comprehensive solution.
Challenges
The port’s street lighting and utility management were complex and inefficient, primarily due to the lack of real-time data and automated control. Without technological management, the infrastructure could not provide critical information on energy consumption, grid quality, or fault detection. Additionally, the manual measurement of electricity and water consumption by ships increased operational inefficiencies and the potential for human error.
Solution Overview: Tondo Cloud IQ, Tondo Edge IQ Smart Lighting, and Tondo Cabinet IQ Energy Analytics
Data Collection: Continuous monitoring of energy consumption and electricity grid quality using Tondo’s Cabinet IQ advanced energy analytics and SCADA control capabilities.
Remote Control: Management of electricity circuits via Cabinet IQ’s SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) capabilities, lighting control via Tondo Edge IQ fixture-based controls, and features like an astronomical clock and customizable scenarios in Tondo’s Cloud IQ central management system enable the delivery of safer, energy-efficient lighting.
Maintenance Alerts: Cloud IQ provides instant notifications for faults at the circuit or cabinet level, ensuring quick response and resolution.
Infrastructure Protection: Cloud IQ and Cabinet IQ monitors lighting cabinet physical integrity, including alerts for unauthorized access or tampering.
“The implementation of Tondo’s smart port solution has revolutionized our operations at Piraeus Port. We now have real-time visibility into all port activities, from ship movements to utility consumption. The system has dramatically reduced our reliance on manual inspections, saving time and improving accuracy.”
Nelly Tarnara, Public Sector Coordinator, Nea Polis
Results
Smart Port Operations: Piraeus Port successfully transitioned to smart port operations with the deployment of Tondo’s solutions.
Automated Utility Management: Tondo’s Cabinet IQ not only manages and monitors lighting but also interface with electricity and water meters, replacing manual measurements with automated processes.
Improved Efficiency: The deployment of these systems facilitates automatic measurement and billing of utility consumption by ships, reducing labor costs and improving accuracy.
