Case studies from around the world

<p>Learn how we’re supporting the industry worldwide to run leaner and cleaner</p>

Belgium

Innovation platform Living Tomorrow used ABB’s energy efficient technology in their Brussels campus. The latest digital and automated solutions give guests control over their environment with the touch of a button and building operators increased visibility to energy use and emissions. The campus offers eight state-of-the-art meeting rooms, a hotel with 92 guest rooms, an auditorium, two restaurants and a digital experience center.

Italy

ABB has provided solutions to two leading hotels, both focused on improving sustainability in their operations. At the four-star Le Fucine hotel in Buttrio, we have collaborated with owners, the Danieli Group, to integrate technology that increases both guests’ comfort and the hotel’s energy efficiency. Further south, in Tuscany, the ADLER resort hotel has also turned to ABB to renovate their electrical systems. The ABB Ability™ Energy and Asset Manager platform was implemented to allow real-time energy consumption monitoring.

Spain

At the InterContinental Hotel in Madrid, ABB’s drives and high efficient motors  have reduced energy consumption by 40 percent, showcasing how smart building technology can revolutionize sustainability in hospitality.

Finland

The Original Sokos Hotel Royal in Vaasa is being transformed into one of the most energy-efficient hotel in the Sokos chain, without losing its historic charm. Thanks to the ABB i-bus® KNX system, rooms prepare automatically before guests arrive, lighting responds to presence, and energy is used only when needed. Powered by geothermal heat and solar panels, the hotel runs primarily on renewable energy.

The Panorama Landscape Hotel offers guests a luxurious escape with its unique landscape suites, forest spa, and fine dining. Behind its serene ambiance, ABB’s advanced building automation solutions ensure seamless adaptability to guest needs via intuitive touchscreens while optimizing energy efficiency in lighting, heating, and cooling - blending rural luxury with cutting-edge sustainability.

Switzerland

The Dolder Grand pairs its renowned luxury with innovative energy efficiency and power protection, supported by ABB’s uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. In the event of power failure, ABB's UPS ensures emergency lighting and systems remain operational while significantly enhancing energy efficiency and saving approximately 13,500 kWh annually.

ABB has also integrated smart building technology into a historic thermal spa, merging wellness traditions with modern energy-efficient solutions. This initiative enhances guest comfort while reducing environmental impact, embodying sustainable hospitality.

Turkey

The ID Bodrum project on Turkey’s scenic Bodrum peninsula integrates ABB’s smart building solutions. With ABB’s i-bus® KNX and Cylon® HVAC automation, the buildings achieve enhanced energy monitoring, reduced utility costs, and seamless automation, combining elevated comfort with sustainable innovation.

Lapland and Greenland

ABB’s advanced KNX building automation technology powers the energy-efficient operation of glass igloos in Lapland and Greenland, ensuring seamless performance even in extreme weather conditions. Residents can easily control lighting, ventilation, and power settings to conserve energy, while hotel staff can remotely manage and adapt systems during vacancies, optimizing efficiency and reducing manual intervention. 

India

Amanbagh, a resort nestled in the Aravalli Mountain range of Rajasthan installed more than 50 ABB drives on the air handling units and pumps of the resort’s HVAC system. When compared to the conventional damper or valve control solution, drives can adjust the motor speed of fans or pumps to meet the current building needs, thus smartly saving a lot of energy. This way, the resort was able to save around 30 percent of its energy annually.

Thailand

Located in the heart of Bangkok, the Unicorn Phayathai is designed to provide a multifunctional hub for work, leisure, and mobility.  The building uses  ABB Ability™ Energy and Asset Manager, ABB Motor Control Center technology and ABB’s Terra electric vehicle charging systems. ABB Ability™ Energy and Asset Manager provides real-time insights to optimize energy consumption and reduce operational costs by up to 40 percent. 

Middle East

The Four Seasons in Doha has ambitious sustainability targets and reached out to ABB for support. The upgrade works included the replacement of 20 air circuit breakers with ABB’s Emax 2 smart circuit breakers, retrofitted five Ekip UP retrofit devices and connecting the substation to the ABB AbilityTM Energy & Asset Manager. By improving overall performance, the solution can save up to 20 percent on energy bills; 40 percent on maintenance costs; and 30 percent on operational costs.

The luxury Ashar Tented Resort in AlUla's Ashar Valley has been equipped with our advanced electrification systems, including intelligent lighting control, building automation, and a comprehensive low-voltage power infrastructure anchored by ABB's System pro E Power Main Distribution Switchboard. These technologies ensure uninterrupted power supply and optimized energy flow across the resort's climate control, lighting, and critical functions, enabling seamless operations in the remote desert environment while supporting Saudi Arabia's vision for world-class sustainable hospitality.

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Netherlands

ABB provided a comprehensive electrical and lighting solution for the Van der Valk hotel in Lelystad, Netherlands, helping the 143-room, sixteen-floor property meet its goals of sleek design, safety, and fast construction. Working through installation partner Techval and distributor Rexel, ABB supplied 200 Evago emergency luminaires across escape routes, lobbies, and common areas, along with Aqualux luminaires for the hotel's swimming pool. Wieland plug-and-play connectors allowed the full emergency lighting installation to be completed in just eight months.With a lifespan of up to 12 years and a modular design that simplifies repairs, the system is built for the long term. ABB's i-bus® KNX controls and energy management system are already planned for further rollout across additional Van der Valk locations.

Brazil

On the coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil, Felissimo Exclusive Hotel has set a new benchmark for sustainable luxury hospitality. Within the hotel, the Casa Verde suite is fully equipped with smart building solutions from ABB Electrification, including KNX-based automation, solar energy integration, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Estimates based on technical standards and usage patterns at the hotel suggest that Casa Verde uses 20 percent less electricity than a comparable suite without automation.

Sweden

The newly opened Hernö Gin Hotell on Sweden's High Coast used our Impressivo switch series throughout its 122 luxury rooms. The Impressivo switch series, manufactured at our Mission to Zero factory in Helsinki, features PVC- and halogen-free construction that eliminates harmful chemicals from the hotel's  rooms. The project's sustainability was further enhanced through innovative project packaging that minimized transport requirements and material waste—delivering pre-packed room kits reduced both installation time and environmental impact.

South Korea

To support MONA YONGPYONG’S ambition of becoming a year-round, sustainable luxury residential development, ABB delivered a comprehensive KNX-based smart building infrastructure. With more than 600 ABB Trevion® Keypads and Trevion® displays installed, the system enables intelligent, scalable control that’s tailored to the evolving needs of residents. Implemented in collaboration with Kaiser Solution, the system integrator supplying ABB products and ensuring seamless integration.