Daikin is pleased to announce a partnership with Kraken Flex to further the development of a more flexible and resilient energy system. This collaboration will promote better use of renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
By integrating Daikin’s state-of-the-art heat pump technology with the Kraken Flex platform, Daikin customers will soon gain access to a range of advanced smart services, including Energy Optimization and Demand Response. These services will empower customers to maximize energy efficiency and reduce their energy costs while contributing to a more sustainable environment.
Daikin UK’s commitment
The goal is to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of energy systems
The partnership aligns with Daikin UK’s commitment to providing efficient and sustainable climate control solutions. Kraken Flex is a technology platform developed by Octopus Energy, a UK-based energy company.
The Kraken Flex platform focuses on energy flexibility and aims to optimize the use of distributed energy resources (DERs), such as renewable energy sources, electric vehicles (EVs), battery storage systems, and other flexible energy assets. The goal is to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of energy systems.
Key features and functionalities
Key features and functionalities of Kraken Flex include:
- Real-Time Monitoring and Control: Kraken Flex enables real-time monitoring and control of various energy assets, allowing for dynamic response to changes in energy demand and supply.
- Energy Optimization: The platform uses advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to optimize the dispatch and usage of energy resources, maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs.
- Demand Response: Kraken Flex supports demand response programs, where energy consumption can be adjusted in response to grid conditions, such as peak demand periods or renewable energy availability.
- Integration with Renewable Energy: The platform helps integrate renewable energy sources like solar and wind into the grid, ensuring they are used effectively and efficiently.
- Support for Electric Vehicles: Kraken Flex can manage the charging and discharging of electric vehicles, optimizing their use as flexible energy assets and supporting the wider adoption of EVs.
- Grid Services: The platform provides grid services such as frequency regulation and balancing, helping to maintain grid stability and reliability.
- User Engagement: Kraken Flex includes tools to engage energy consumers and encourage participation in flexibility programs, providing incentives for users to adjust their energy usage patterns.
Kraken Flex platform
Kraken Flex aims to form a more lax and resilient energy plan, enabling better use of renewable energy
By leveraging these capabilities, Kraken Flex aims to create a more flexible and resilient energy system, enabling better use of renewable energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The integration of Daikin heat pump technology within the Kraken Flex platform will allow Daikin customers to access additional smart services, such as Energy Optimization and Demand Response.
Advancements in the smart energy sector
"It is great to see Daikin partnering with Kraken Flex. This collaboration allows us to integrate our advanced heat pump systems with Kraken Flex's cutting-edge energy flexibility platform. Together, we aim to enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and provide our customers with innovative, value-added solutions for a sustainable future."
"We believe that combining Daikin's expertise in heat pump technology with Kraken Flex's intelligent energy management capabilities will lead to significant advancements in the smart energy sector," Henk van den Berg, Deputy Managing Director, Robert Heath Heating.