In the push for residential decarbonization across Europe, few homes are "blank slates." Most renovation projects involve a complex mix of heritage and modern technology—specifically, Hybrid HVAC systems.
It is common to find energy-efficient Underfloor Heating (UFH) installed on the ground floor while original Radiators remain in the bedrooms upstairs. For HEMS providers, managing these two systems simultaneously is a notorious technical headache.
The core issue is Thermal Inertia Mismatch. Underfloor heating is slow and high-inertia; it can take hours to reach the setpoint but holds heat for a long time. Radiators, conversely, are fast-response and low-inertia; they heat up and cool down rapidly.
If your control logic treats them the same, you end up with "Temperature Overshoot" in UFH zones and "Cold Gaps" in radiator zones, leading to massive energy waste and frustrated homeowners.
Our HEMS-ready solution is built for the Radiator Retrofit market. Our Master Controller doesn't just "switch things on"; it applies a Unified Control Layer with distinct algorithms for different terminal types.
Synchronized Hydronic Balancing: Our system coordinates the flow between the high-temperature radiator circuit and the lower-temperature UFH manifold.
Intelligent Predictive Start: For UFH zones, the system calculates the pre-heat time based on thermal inertia, while providing instant heat via smart TRVs in radiator zones.
Unified Data Stream: Whether it’s a Zigbee-controlled TRV or a hardwired UFH thermal actuator, all data is normalized into a single Standardized Register Map for your HEMS cloud.
Retrofit projects are often plagued by wiring limitations. Our Hybrid Connectivity (supporting both wired Modbus and wireless Zigbee/Matter) ensures that your Legacy Boiler or Modern Heat Pump can coexist with a mix of wireless and wired terminals without tearing out walls.
Scaling in 2026 requires more than just smart hardware; it requires a system that respects the physics of different heating terminals. By solving the Underfloor Heating Integration challenge within hybrid environments, we empower HEMS providers to take on even the most complex retrofit projects with confidence.
Solve UFH-radiator inertia mismatch, fit European retrofit scenarios
