AI can help reduce wasted energy in Portakabins by up to 87%, according to a study carried out by the portable buildings specialist.
Portakabin teamed up with Aireavu, which uses AI to monitor and improve building performance, to explore how its modular buildings can be more energy-efficient.
Energy wastage from modular structures can be as high as 70%.
The research was conducted across UK Portakabin buildings over the course of a year, and included 10 million data points. The work found AI could reduce energy waste without compromising comfort.
The AI was able to monitor and adjust controls while maintaining a more stable environment, though humans were still able to intervene and remained in charge.
AI assurance specialist, d-fine, independently evaluated the technology to be clear, trustworthy, reliable and user-friendly.
Nic Shulman, CEO of Aireavu, said: “This breakthrough demonstrates how Aireavu’s technology can transform energy performance in modular buildings.
“By using trustworthy AI, we are helping organisations cut waste, reduce emissions, and take meaningful steps towards net zero.”
Aidan Pearce, head of design, engineering and innovation at Portakabin, said: “With rising energy prices, businesses need solutions that save energy and improve efficiency.
“With this research, our customers will be able to see the benefit of AI controls and can make better informed decisions about their energy usage.”
