Supported Assets
HVAC Integration
Cleori enables heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to participate in the Estonian mFRR (manual Frequency Restoration Reserve) market operated by Elering. Our platform provides seamless integration for commercial and industrial HVAC systems, unlocking new revenue streams through grid flexibility services.
Why HVAC Flexibility?
HVAC systems are ideal for flexibility markets due to their:
- Down-regulation capability - Reduce power consumption during peak demand
- Thermal inertia - Building mass provides buffer for short reductions
- Large power footprint - Significant impact from modest adjustments
- Predictable patterns - Well-understood operational profiles
Integration Requirements
Minimum Specifications
- Capacity: 10 kW minimum power draw
- Control: BMS or API integration
- Response: < 15 minutes activation
- Granularity: 10% power steps
- Communication: Real-time capable
Supported Technologies
- Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems
- Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)
- Chiller plants with BMS
- Rooftop units with controls
- All major BMS platforms
Telemetry Requirements
Important: Telemetry must be sent at least every 10 seconds to meet Estonian mFRR market requirements.
| Parameter | Field | Unit | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | time | RFC 3339 | Timestamp of measurement | ✅ |
| Power | power | kW | Current power consumption | ✅ |
Flexible Submission: Telemetry values can be sent all together in a single request or individually as they become available. The API accepts partial updates - you only need to include the time field and at least one measurement value.
Integration via Cleori API
Currently, integration is supported exclusively through the Cleori API. Partners must implement the required endpoints for telemetry submission and activation reception.
Sending Telemetry
Receiving and Confirming Activations
Time-Critical: Activation signals must be acknowledged promptly to maintain grid stability during peak demand events.
Polling Requirement: Activations must be checked at least once per minute to ensure timely response to grid requirements.
Getting Activations
Poll for pending down-regulation requests:
Confirming Activation
Once you've started reducing power consumption, confirm it:
Down-Regulation Implementation
How it works: When the grid needs demand reduction, Cleori sends down-regulation signals to your HVAC system. You temporarily reduce power consumption through setpoint adjustments or equipment cycling and get compensated for the flexibility service in the mFRR market.
Getting Started
- Step 1: System AssessmentVerify BMS integration capability and control granularity
- Step 2: API IntegrationImplement telemetry submission and activation polling
- Step 3: TestingTest load reduction with simulated activations
- Step 4: Market ValidationValidate compliance with Estonian mFRR requirements
- Step 5: Revenue GenerationStart earning from demand flexibility services
Ready to monetize your HVAC flexibility? Our team will guide you through the integration process.