Energy-optimised scheduling is particularly at home in the areas of sustainability and Environment 4.0, Industry and Factory 4.0, and the Internet of Things. The term describes methods and tools with which processes are organised in such a way that as little energy as possible is consumed – whether electricity, heat or other resources. The goal is to plan work processes and production times effectively in order to reduce energy demand.

A good example: In a factory, many machines run and require a lot of energy at specific times. With energy-optimised scheduling, the machines are used in such a way that they don't all run at the same time if possible – for instance, to avoid expensive peak loads or to utilise cheaper times of day with lower energy prices. This way, the operation not only saves costs but also protects the environment.

This principle is also applied in the Internet of Things: Smart household appliances automatically switch on when there is a lot of renewable energy available. In this way, companies and private individuals ensure that resource usage and expenses are reduced through energy-optimised scheduling – and the environment benefits.

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