Samsung Electronics has been awarded the top honor, the Energy Award, at the 29th Energy Winner Awards for the eighth consecutive year, thanks to its AI-powered and energy-efficient home appliances. The technology, which analyzes human movement, humidity, and product usage patterns to optimize energy consumption, received high praise.
The company announced that it won a total of ten awards, including the Energy Award and the Energy Technology Award, at the event organized by the Consumer Citizens' Association and sponsored by the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment and the Korea Energy Agency.
The 'Bespoke AI Wind-Free Combo Gallery Pro' air conditioner received both the Energy Award and the Minister's Prize. Samsung has won the Energy Award every year since 2019.
This product uses motion radar to detect user activity and absence. If no movement is detected for a certain period, it reduces cooling or turns off, achieving up to a 42% reduction in energy usage. The 'Comfort Dehumidification' feature, which employs humidity sensors and refrigerant control technology, reduces energy consumption by up to 30% compared to traditional dehumidification methods.
The 'Infinite Line Integrated Induction Hood' received the Energy Technology Award. It delivers a maximum power of 7,400W when all burners are in use while achieving a top energy efficiency rating. The product features a built-in hood that automatically adjusts suction power based on air quality sensors that detect organic compounds released during cooking.
Samsung's energy-efficient technology has evolved beyond merely improving motor and compressor performance. It now incorporates sensors and AI to assess usage situations and minimize unnecessary operation.
Samsung also received the Energy Winner Award for seven home and heating products. Award-winning items include the 'EHS Heat Pump Boiler,' 'Bespoke AI Combo' washer-dryer, and 'Bespoke AI Hybrid' refrigerator, along with wall-mounted air conditioners, induction cooktops, cordless vacuum cleaners, and laptops.
The EHS Heat Pump Boiler utilizes air heat and electricity to provide heating and hot water, achieving a seasonal performance factor of 4.9, producing heating energy equivalent to about five times its power consumption.
The Bespoke AI Combo reduces energy consumption by up to 25% compared to the minimum standard for top energy efficiency. The Bespoke AI Hybrid refrigerator combines a compressor with a Peltier semiconductor element to save up to 35% more energy than the minimum standard.
Using SmartThings' 'AI Save Mode' can further reduce energy consumption for each product. According to Samsung, refrigerators can save up to 15%, washing machines up to 70%, and air conditioners up to 30%.
Moon Jong-seung, Vice President of Samsung Electronics' DA Division, stated, "Winning the Energy Award for eight consecutive years has proven our competitive edge in energy-efficient home appliance technology. We will continue to develop differentiated energy technologies to introduce new energy solutions."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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