GEO is proud to annouce that Fortum-branded geo displays are now being launched in Scandinavia. The Solo II was developed with input from Fortum’s customers, as well as from customers using geo’s popular Solo and Solo PV displays and online services elsewhere in Europe. The Fortnum display thus provides a state-of-the-art second generation solution for connected home energy monitoring.
The display has an elegant, new slimline design and a fresh, vibrant multi-colour backlit LCD screen that presents in-home energy consumptio in a clear, graphical format, together with data from up to two temperature sensors. The display connects to Fortum’s web portal in Sweden via geo’s energynote online platform using a USB cable.
The Fortum Energy Display uses an LED Reader to provide accurate readings from the modern digital meters installed in Sweden and Finland, and comes with an external temperature sensor that works alongside the integrated temperature sensor to measure ambient conditions both inside and outside the home.The Solo II is part of geo’s Connected System family of products and services that can be combined to put consumers in control of their energy.
The full geo Connected System was introduced at European Utility Week in Amsterdam from 15th to 17th October 2013.The new Solo II adds the following features to the existing Fortum Solo displays:
•Connection via USB to online energy services on a computer or tablet
•An “Energy Bar”, with a tick & cross showing performance against a defined energy budget
•An “Energy Stopwatch” to measure consumption over a selected time period
•Support for multiple currencies and tariffs
•The ability to measure internal & external temperature using the integrated & optional temperature sensors
The Solo II can also work with a wide variety of other existing and ‘smart’ electricity meters, using an LED meter sensor that can be easily fitted to any existing meter with an LED pulse. The transmitter can live inside or outside due to the inclusion of a handy weather proof enclosure.
Fredrik Landahl, Chief Executive Officer for Fortum Markets, Sweden, comments, "The energy display gives our customers a good and direct feedback on the real time electricity consumption; creating a greater awareness as the first step in becoming more energy efficient and using electricity in a smarter way”.
Patrick Caiger-Smith, Chief Executive Officer for geo, continues, “The new Solo II brings an additional level of convenience by providing users with the ability to view the home energy consumption on the display or online. The display is a really important component of an energy management system as it is real time and gets looked at frequently. With a quick glance the householder can see if the home is operating as expected. This is something mobile apps don’t succeed at – people don’t start up their app just to check if anything is amiss – it’s simply not human nature to do so.””
More information on the Solo II can be obtained from: www.greenenergyoptions.co.uk/solo2
About Green Energy Options
GEO is a consumer engagement Company that connects consumers. We design in the UK and produce in-home energy displays, on-line energy services and mobile applications that make energy engaging. We enable energy suppliers, meter manufacturers and installers to strengthen the relationship with their customers by putting them in control of their energy consumption, their home appliances and their energy budget in a visual, informative and engaging way. Our products & services work together with pre-smart and smart meters and micro-generation to enable the energy-efficient home. At home, online and mobile, putting the remote control in your pocket.
Media Enquiries: Rachel Bennett, GEO, +44 1223 851 313, rachel@greenenergyoptions.co.uk
About Fortum
Fortum's purpose is to create energy that improves life for present and future generations. We provide sustainable solutions that fulfill the needs for low emissions, resource efficiency and energy security, and deliver excellent value to our shareholders. Our activities cover the generation, distribution and sale of electricity and heat as well as related expert services.
Fortum's operations focus on the Nordic countries, Russia and Baltic Rim area. In the future, the fast-growing, liberalizing Euro-Asian energy markets provide additional growth opportunities. In 2010, Fortum’s sales totaled EUR 6.3 billion and operating profit was EUR 1.7 billion. We employ approximately 10,500 people. Fortum’s shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. Further information: www.fortum.com
Media Enquiries: Agneta Molinder, Fortum +46 70 344 53 32, agneta.molinder@fortum.com
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