Measured in real buildings
Two pilots in Switzerland. kuafu published the results in October 2026 on VSE PerspectivE, the platform of the Swiss electricity industry association VSE.
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Battery, solar and EV charging at lower cost
- 72% better cost reduction than the standard benchmark control
- 11% lower charging costs than a rule-based control
A day-ahead grid limit, enforced in real time
- About 90% less time and 95% less energy above the limit than without control
Source: F. Bellizio, H. Cai, M. Brandes (kuafu AG), “Turning Buildings Into Grid Service Providers: Evidence from Two Swiss Pilots”, VSE PerspectivE, 6 October 2026 (also in German).
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