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Energy management platform enables real-time monitoring
Mitsubishi Electric GENESIS replaces manual reporting at Paul Rauschert Steinbach with real-time insights and faster peak analysis.
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Tradition meets Transformation: PAUL RAUSCHERT STEINBACH GMBH factory at Steinbach am Wald (Source: Paul Rauschert Steinbach GmbH)
PAUL RAUSCHERT STEINBACH GMBH, a long-established manufacturer of technical ceramics, faced growing challenges in managing energy consumption across its facilities.
Existing systems provided fragmented data from multiple buildings without clear visualization or integration. Energy peaks—particularly during winter—could not be traced to their source, limiting the company’s ability to take corrective action.
Monthly energy reports required manual compilation of extensive spreadsheets, consuming significant time and resources. At the same time, compliance with EU energy reporting regulations increased administrative workload.
Transition to a centralized energy management system
To address these challenges, the company implemented the GENESIS energy management platform from Mitsubishi Electric.
The platform integrates with existing energy meters and control systems, enabling centralized data collection and analysis. Its open architecture supports multiple device types and allows seamless integration into the existing infrastructure, minimizing deployment effort.
Real-time monitoring and data-driven insights
The system provides continuous, real-time visibility of energy consumption across all buildings. Operators can identify consumption peaks instantly and trace them through intuitive visualization tools, from overall facility level down to specific equipment or zones.
Key functionalities include:
- Historical data storage and analysis
- KPI calculation and energy analytics
- Asset-based monitoring for detailed investigation
- Visualization of power distribution and consumption flows
This enables rapid identification of inefficiencies and supports targeted optimization measures.
Implemented energy monitoring tool: The factory and specific buildings energy consumption overview. (Source: Paul Rauschert Steinbach GmbH)
Automated reporting and regulatory compliance
The platform replaces manual reporting processes with automated data collection and report generation. Standardized reports include energy consumption, cost and carbon data for multiple utilities such as electricity, gas and water.
EU compliance reporting, previously a time-intensive task, can now be completed with a single data extraction step. This reduces administrative effort and improves reporting accuracy.
Significant efficiency gains in analysis and reporting
The implementation delivered measurable improvements:
- Energy peak analysis reduced from hours to minutes
- Elimination of manual spreadsheet-based reporting
- Real-time access to actionable energy data
- Reduced workload for compliance reporting
By transforming data into immediate insights, the system enables faster decision-making and more effective energy management.
Implemented energy monitoring tool: The consumption trends analysis. (Source: Paul Rauschert Steinbach GmbH)
Scalable foundation for future optimisation
The GENESIS platform provides a flexible and expandable architecture that supports future growth and additional functionality. Custom visualization tools allow the system to adapt to evolving operational requirements.
This case demonstrates how integrating digital energy management solutions into existing industrial environments can improve transparency, reduce administrative burden and support continuous optimisation of energy consumption.
Energy management as a strategic priority
In energy-intensive industries, effective energy management plays a critical role in controlling costs and improving sustainability. Digital platforms that provide real-time visibility and analytics enable companies to move from reactive reporting to proactive optimisation.
By adopting a centralized energy management system, Rauschert has established a data-driven approach that supports both operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Sources:
Quelle: IEA, Energy Management for Industry, 2025
Further Information Genesis: Smart Manufacturing Solution: GENESIS Version 11
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