Project I 2026

ANDRZEJ SZYMAŃSKI "LARS" has received funding from the European Union for the project “Development of an Innovative Energy Management Controller and Its Implementation into a Group of Devices for Smart Building Control”.

The project involves carrying out research and development (R&D) activities aimed at developing an innovative energy management controller and adapting seven devices manufactured by LARS and sold under the Auraton Smart brand to current challenges related to increasing requirements for energy consumption optimization and appropriate response to changing energy prices resulting from new energy consumption and billing regulations.

The implementation of the R&D work includes 2 stages:

• Stage 1 - Industrial research (4 months)
• Stage 2 - Experimental development work (12 months)

As part of the project, the Applicant also plans to develop its R&D infrastructure through the purchase of laboratory equipment necessary for the implementation of the R&D work plan, including:

• thermal chamber;
• thermal imaging camera with tripod;
• spectrum analyzer;
• microscope with camera and lamp.

The project also includes digital transformation through the purchase of services necessary for implementing digital technologies. Under the Digitalization Module, software development services will be acquired, which will be crucial for the implementation of R&D activities. Planned services include:

• development of software for next-day energy price analysis and adaptive control of energy consumption in controlled facilities;
• development of analytical bot software with AI elements for forecasting energy prices.

Additionally, under the Digitalization Module, the qualifications of the research team (3 people) will be improved through training in the operation of the two above-mentioned software solutions.

Under the Competence Module, 2 training courses in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) will be conducted:

1. physical phenomena, design principles, laboratory testing, and legal requirements (4 training days) - for 1 person (Electronics Designer);
2. grounding and shielding of electronic systems (3 training days) - for 1 person (Electronics Designer).

The implementation of the project will contribute to the deployment of R&D results in the Applicant’s business operations. Under the R&D Results Implementation Module, the purchase of a PCB coating machine, a desoldering station, and a high-speed grinder for mechanical PCB processing is planned.

As a result of the project implementation and R&D activities, a new proprietary LARS product - an energy management controller - will be developed, and the following existing proprietary products will also be improved:

• Radiator Controller - Intelligent electronic thermostatic head
• Heat Monitor - Wireless thermostat
• Flood Sensor - Intelligent flood sensor
• Flood Sensor Valve - Intelligent electronic water valve
• Heater Controller - Intelligent heating device controller
• Temperature Sensor - Temperature sensor
• Door & Window Sensor - Door and window sensor

Target groups

The project’s target group will primarily include residential and commercial building users interested in modern and energy-efficient energy management. The beneficiaries will include both individual customers and businesses seeking solutions enabling optimization of energy consumption under dynamic electricity tariffs.

Main target groups include:

1. owners of single-family houses and apartments using smart home installations and renewable energy sources, particularly photovoltaic systems and heat pumps;
2. users of intelligent building management systems interested in automation of heating, lighting, electrical devices, and energy consumption monitoring;
3. enterprises and managers of commercial buildings seeking to reduce energy costs and increase energy efficiency;
4. installation companies and building automation system integrators implementing smart home and energy management solutions;
5. current users of AURATON devices, who through the implementation of the project will gain access to new functionalities related to dynamic energy management and device integration within the developing smart home ecosystem.

The project’s target group also includes the research team and the Beneficiary’s employees involved in carrying out R&D work and implementing new technological solutions, as the project will contribute to improving their competencies.

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Total project cost: PLN 1,462,294.53

Total amount of funding from European Funds: PLN 810,960.95