Hotel Allinge Goes Green and Cuts Heating Costs by 20% with wiceIoT and Datacake Automation
Located on the island of Bornholm, Denmark, Hotel Allinge is a small, charming hotel with a growing commitment to becoming more eco-friendly and reducing its environmental footprint—all while enhancing the guest experience.
Guided by the expertise of wiceIoT, led by CEO Peter Florman, the hotel set out to optimize its heating system with smart, IoT-enabled solutions. Using Datacake’s platform, wiceIoT implemented an intelligent heating control system that not only reduces energy costs but also supports the hotel’s green ambitions, creating a seamless balance of comfort and sustainability for guests and staff alike.
About wiceIoT
Founded in Denmark in 2022, wiceIoT was created by Peter Florman, who brings years of experience in IT and IoT to the company’s mission of helping businesses optimize energy use and streamline operations.
Leveraging his background in networks and wireless technology, Peter and his team provide practical IoT solutions for hotels, office buildings, and residential spaces, enabling clients like Hotel Allinge to embrace sustainable practices with ease.
From Vision to Reality: Smart Heating with IoT
Peter’s journey to create wiceIoT began with a desire to apply IoT solutions to real-world issues. His goal was simple: help hotels, office buildings, and residential facilities optimize energy use without the need for complex, expensive upgrades.
For Hotel Allinge, the mission was clear: modernize their heating system with smart valves that could reduce energy consumption, cut costs, and offer guests the comfort they expect—all managed through Datacake's IoT platform. Installing intelligent radiator valves was the first step. The MClimate Vicki valves, connected to Datacake, allow Hotel Allinge to adjust heating in real-time based on room occupancy. The system automatically lowers the temperature in vacant rooms while maintaining a cozy warmth in occupied spaces, all controlled from a central dashboard. This automation not only prevents energy waste but also adds a layer of control that was previously impossible.
Creating a Greener Hotel Experience
The upgrades at Hotel Allinge are already delivering promising results, with estimated energy savings of around 20% annually.
By minimizing heating in unoccupied rooms and optimizing energy use across the hotel, they’re effectively reducing CO₂ emissions and enhancing their commitment to a greener guest experience.
This level of transparency has become a key selling point for the hotel’s corporate clients, who often seek accommodations with strong environmental credentials to align with their own ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) commitments. With Datacake’s platform providing clear data on their sustainability efforts, Hotel Allinge is now well-positioned to attract and retain these eco-conscious guests.
Going Beyond Heating: A Comprehensive IoT Solution
Heating control was just the beginning for Hotel Allinge. As the Datacake platform gained traction, the hotel began exploring other IoT applications. wiceIoT helped them integrate temperature monitoring in their refrigerators, ensuring that perishable items are kept at safe temperatures to reduce food waste. This monitoring is also essential for tracking how well each refrigerator is performing, identifying any potential issues, and enabling preventive maintenance to address problems before they impact operations.
Staff now receive alerts if temperatures exceed acceptable levels, allowing them to take quick action to preserve valuable inventory. This comprehensive approach not only saves on energy costs but also ensures high standards for food quality, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to smart resource management.
Why Datacake Made All the Difference
For Peter, Datacake stood out as the ideal platform for projects like this. Its user-friendly interface and range of customizable widgets made it easy for him to implement and adjust as needed. Datacake’s white label options also allowed wiceIoT to present its own brand while using Datacake’s powerful backend—a detail that adds to the professionalism and cohesion of the guest experience.
And when questions arose, Datacake’s support team was there. Whether consulting their documentation or reaching out directly, Peter always had the resources he needed to make the project a success. "Datacake’s support has been outstanding," he noted. "It’s more than just software; it’s a true partnership”.
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