Samsung Electronics' 'SmartThings Energy' Recognized in Germany

Germany ETM Evaluation Report Receives 'Very Good' Rating

Samsung Electronics announced on the 5th that its energy management service, 'SmartThings Energy,' has been recognized for its differentiated solution by Germany's ETM. It received high praise from a leading local media outlet ahead of IFA 2023 held in Berlin, Germany.

ETM, a local product evaluation specialist media, assessed SmartThings Energy's app usability, features and performance, and configuration, awarding it a total score of 96.1 out of 100 along with the highest evaluation grade of 'Sehr Gut (Very Good).' They praised that using SmartThings Energy not only makes it easy to save energy but also causes almost no performance degradation in washing, drying, and cleaning.

ETM also introduced various energy efficiency technologies applied to Samsung Electronics' home appliances and SmartThings Energy. In particular, they focused on the 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Saving Mode,' which enables additional energy savings with little effort. According to ETM's own test results, using the washing machine (model: WW11BB945AGMS2) with AI Saving Mode consumes 80.2% less energy, saving 179.4 kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually based on five washes per week. Converted to electricity costs, this amounts to an annual saving of 75.35 euros, which is over 100,000 Korean won.

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For the dryer (model: DV90BB9545GMS2), ETM stated that applying AI Saving Mode increases drying time by about 5 minutes but achieves 32.3% energy savings without performance degradation. They also explained that the annual electricity cost savings amount to 21.84 euros based on five uses per week. The dishwasher (model: DW60BB890UAPET) optimizes washing time through an automatic cleaning mode, saving water and electricity, and using AI Saving Mode results in annual energy savings of 32.75 euros.

ETM explained that households using washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, smart monitors, and TVs can save a total of 163.8 euros, approximately 230,000 Korean won, in electricity costs annually by setting AI Saving Mode.

Park Chan-woo, Vice President of Samsung Electronics' Home Appliance Business Division, said, "This evaluation recognized that SmartThings Energy not only practically reduces energy use but also positively influences consumer awareness and behavior related to energy saving. We will continue to introduce solutions that allow global consumers to practice sustainable actions without great difficulty or effort while enjoying economic benefits."

Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics attracted attention at IFA 2023 by building an eco-friendly future residential space concept for single-person households and showcasing various solutions that produce, store, and efficiently manage energy based on SmartThings Energy.

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