OBLO HEMS: Intelligence at the Core of Energy
Connects devices, data, and pricing to optimize consumption, engage customers, and unlock recurring revenue.
Electricity suppliers face the challenge of focusing on stable revenue sources and building long-term relationships with their customers. RT-RK has developed a Home Energy Management Solution (HEMS), branded as OBLO HEMS, that provides exactly that. OBLO HEMS, based on the OBLO smart home platform, optimizes household electricity consumption through intelligent control and monitoring of devices, adapting to user habits, current electricity prices, and available energy resources.
Figure 1. Smart energy meter for home energy management and consumption monitoring
Understanding consumption – the first step toward optimization
In order for users to efficiently manage energy, it is essential that they have a clear insight into their consumption.
OBLO HEMS uses a smart meter reading device that enables real-time consumption monitoring. The solution is compatible with leading standards:
- M-Bus
- P1
- Infrared interface on traditional meters
This enables real-time monitoring and provides both users and suppliers with actionable insights into energy patterns.
Understanding consumption – the first step toward optimization
In order for users to efficiently manage energy, it is essential that they have a clear insight into their consumption.
HEMS uses a smart meter reading device that enables real-time consumption monitoring. The solution is compatible with leading standards:
- M-Bus
- P1
- Infrared interface on traditional meters
This enables real-time monitoring and provides both users and suppliers with actionable insights into energy patterns.
Figure 1. Smart energy meter for home energy management and consumption monitoring
Identification and optimization of consumption
OBLO HEMS automatically identifies devices that consume the most energy, such as:
- Heating systems
- Water heaters
- Electric vehicle chargers
- Heat pumps
Device integration is flexible, supporting:
- Local connectivity
- Standardized protocols (Modbus, ZigBee, Z-Wave)
- Cloud-to-cloud integrations
With a complete view of energy usage, the system can optimize consumption intelligently, adjusting device operation to save energy and costs.
Figure 2. Home energy management architecture
Figure 3. Electricity price trends over time
Smart energy price management
Electricity prices in many European countries fluctuate hourly. OBLO HEMS leverages this to maximize savings:
- Monitors real-time prices
- Predicts trends for the next 24 hours
- Automatically schedules device operation for optimal cost efficiency
Users receive notifications and actionable recommendations, helping them consume energy more efficiently.
Smart energy price management
Electricity prices in many European countries fluctuate hourly. HEMS leverages this to maximize savings:
- Monitors real-time prices
- Predicts trends for the next 24 hours
- Automatically schedules device operation for optimal cost efficiency
Users receive notifications and actionable recommendations, helping them consume energy more efficiently.
Figure 3. Electricity price trends over time
KEY BENEFITS FOR USERS AND PROVIDERS
OBLO HEMS delivers measurable value through smarter energy management and improved user experience:
- Lower energy costs – optimize device usage based on real-time pricing
- Real-time device control – manage all household devices via mobile app
- Personalized insights – recommendations tailored to user habits
- Higher user engagement – clear feedback, alerts, and energy-saving tips
- New revenue streams – enable subscription-based services for providers
- Renewable integration – support solar, batteries, and sustainable energy use
Application Dashboard Overview
FROM MONITORING TO OPTIMIZATION
The OBLO HEMS smart energy management process consists of several key steps:
- Monitoring consumption – gaining detailed insights into electricity usage and the costs of each device in the household.
- Real-time control – managing devices through mobile applications, including turning them on, off, and adjusting settings.
- Automation – automatically activating energy-intensive devices when electricity is cheapest, contributing to savings.
- AI-driven optimization – intelligently adjusting consumption based on personal habits to make the household energy-efficient and environmentally responsible.
This approach enables maximum control and savings, turning everyday energy use into smart and sustainable management.
Figure 4. Pyramid depicting stages of Home Energy Management
HOW OBLO HEMS WORKS
Everything starts with a smart home hub device – the central element of the system that connects all devices within a household. Once the devices are connected, the OBLO HEMS platform creates their digital twins and links them to the user. This enables advanced management through the definition of roles, permissions, automations, and notifications, with full security and compliance with GDPR standards.
The platform is available as a fully managed solution (PaaS), ready for industrial-scale deployment and easy integration through existing connectors and SDKs for application development.
Figure 5. Architecture of a Home Energy Management Solution with device connectivity, real-time data, and user apps for monitoring and control
The system’s brain, optimized for home energy management, supports leading smart home protocols and enables control and monitoring of all devices.
WHY CHOOSE OBLO HEMS?
OBLO HEMS is designed to simplify integration and accelerate implementation within existing IoT and energy systems.
Demand Response
HEMS allows electricity providers to manage and reduce peak demand during times when electricity demand is high.
Customer Engagement
HEMS helps electricity providers to engage with customers on energy consumption and encourage them to be more energy-efficient.
Energy Efficiency
HEMS helps customers to reduce their energy consumption by providing real-time feedback on energy usage, suggesting energy-efficient behavior, and controlling energy-consuming devices.
Data Analytics
HEMS provides valuable data on energy usage and patterns, which can be used by electricity providers to optimize their operations and improve service quality.
Increase Revenue
Rather than mere margins on electricity prices, focus on running HEMS as a subscription-based service for your customers.
Renewable Energy Integration
HEMS helps to integrate renewable energy sources into the grid by managing energy storage and optimizing energy usage. This can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote.
OBLO HEMS represents the next step in smart energy evolution – connecting users, devices, and grids in a single, intelligent ecosystem. By understanding consumption patterns and automating management, HEMS enables:
- Sustainable households
- More efficient energy systems
- Better engagement and satisfaction for end users.
Discover how OBLO HEMS can transform your energy services and deliver smarter, greener, and more profitable solutions.