Autodomos

While commercial buildings increasingly use predictive heating models, smart systems for residential heat pumps remain scarce. The challenge: digital heating requires the modelling of complex physical processes while maintaining human comfort, and most systems lack robust data to do so effectively.

Autodomos enables modelling with minimal data. Using as few as five simple data points, it accurately models the dynamic interaction between buildings, heating systems and heat pumps. With simple data including electricity metre readings, heat pump data, indoor temperature and weather information, the system predicts energy needs and usage up to 24 hours in advance with 95% accuracy. This substantially reduces operating costs without compromising comfort.

Autodomos’ Digital Twin operates on minimal data, making it deployable even where detailed technical information isn’t available. This scalability is critical: the system works with both new installations and existing heat pumps already in homes. Retrofitting heat pumps already connected to the internet is a simple and straightforward process.

The Digital Twin feeds into a Model Predictive Control (MPC) framework that continuously anticipates conditions and adjusts system operation in real time. This allows heating systems to optimise for cost reduction during peak pricing, respond to grid constraints during high-demand periods or participate in flexibility markets, while maintaining the homeowner’s preferred indoor temperature. It can be deployed on both new and existing platforms, and operate from both local networks or in cloud environments.

TNO combined its expertise in data-driven modelling, dedicated neural networks and MPC to develop the solution. With support from the Heat Pump Application Center, the team developed a robust model that forms the heart of the system. The Autodomos team welcomes manufacturers and software providers interested in further developing the technology to get in touch to discuss opportunities.

Energy Management System (HEMS) operators, energy retailers and installers all need accurate, flexible control systems. Yet current market solutions lock users into single-vendor platforms.

Autodomos provides independent control without vendor lock-in. Manufacturers and operators gain the flexibility to manage all of their installed systems remotely via dashboards. Residential customers benefit from more efficient and future-proof energy systems that prioritise both comfort and sustainability.

Could Autodomos technology benefit your market position? Contact us for investment and/or development opportunities.