Nominated in the Smart & Efficient category

Prefab Insulation Netherlands offers an efficient method for interior insulation with minimal inconvenience to residents with 'Insulation in one day'. The process starts with a 3D scan of the house, followed by digital elaboration and production. The insulation is then installed in one day. Materials and finishes, such as biobased insulation, are customizable to specific needs. This approach significantly reduces assembly time, residual waste and work traffic, while allowing residents to remain in their homes. A great solution for inhabited renovations, mutation houses and complexes.

Jury verdict:

With the service 'Isoleren in één dag', Prefab Isolatie Nederland offers the opportunity to speed up the insulation of homes while reducing inconvenience, residual waste and work traffic. Given that the construction industry is engaged in a major renovation and sustainability task, the jury considers this service a good example of how to achieve efficiency by digitizing and industrializing. Moreover, the jury finds the choice of insulation materials and top layers, also biobased, ample. In short: a relevant service for an urgent issue, and therefore worth a nomination in the category 'Smart & Efficient'.

Masterwatt's Charge is a smart control unit that acts as a thermal battery for domestic hot water, paired with a Wally or Saga water heater. The system optimizes hot water storage based on dynamic energy rates and surplus solar energy. With self-learning capability, the Charge analyzes usage patterns to efficiently heat. In Blue Battery mode, solar energy is utilized to preheat water, which can reduce gas consumption by up to 40 percent. Three integrated sensors guarantee sufficient hot water at all times. The accompanying app provides insight into settings and performance.

Jury verdict:

The judges consider the Charge an example of how price incentives such as the feed-in tariff, the elimination of the balancing scheme and dynamic energy tariffs lead to an innovative product that deserves a nomination for the Smart & Efficient category.

HoriSun from Ubbink is a patented prefabricated roof concept that combines construction and installation technology. The hinged roof, equipped with integrated solar panels and a waterproof, ventilated ridge, is installed as a single unit, making installation quick and scaffold-free. Solar panels on both sides of the roof optimize energy yield and enable connection to energy storage systems. The prefabricated approach ensures accurate connections, prevents broken roof tiles when installing PV panels, and increases construction safety through reduced roof work. The HoriSun should be suitable for both new construction and renovation. Production is scheduled for the second half of 2025.

Jury verdict:

Ubbink has thought carefully about how to cleverly bring together building technology and installation technology in the roof. The ventilation ridge provides cooling for the solar panels on the roof. The ridge also integrates all the installation technology, so it does not take up any living space. Installation of pv panels on the roof is no longer necessary and all installation technology can be connected from the inside. The way this product can accelerate the construction process is worth a nomination for the Smart & Efficient category.