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Powerbrain: Saving energy and cutting emissions for SMEs, with none of the fuss

  • Indonesia
  • 6 min read
  • Aug 31, 2021
  • By Putu Agung Wija Putera

Schematic explaining the Powerbrain control and monitoring system ©Powerbrain

Already profitable within a year of running, Powerbrain is raising funds to protect its IPs and enter new verticals in Indonesia’s energy management business

In a country with a warm, tropical climate like Indonesia, the use of air conditioning and refrigeration can be particularly high, especially for small businesses like restaurants and convenience stores. Local startup Powerbrain has developed an affordable energy management system for SMEs that want to save on electricity bills but find current systems in the market too expensive or complex.
Combining IoT hardware with software-controlled automation, Powerbrain enables businesses to closely monitor energy consumption, automate processes like shutting down air conditioners, and even tune the...

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