Category: Automotive

École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay

Paris, France

École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay Building

Challenges

  • Manual building management - Need for automated technical management across multiple buildings
  • Decentralized control - Required centralized control and management of all eight campus buildings from one location
  • Limited visibility - Lack of real-time monitoring and operational intelligence across building systems

Results

  • Enhanced monitoring - Improved visibility and centralized control of all building systems from one control center
  • Operational efficiency - Better maintenance scheduling, increased energy efficiency, and extended asset life
  • Reduced downtime - Real-time alerts enable quick response to anomalies, minimizing operational disruptions

“Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions' GENESIS automation software offers many interesting features that allow us to constantly improve our system.”

— Jean-Christophe Doremus, Heritage Director

About École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay

In 2014, École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay (also known as ENS Paris-Saclay or Normale Sup’ Paris-Saclay) became a founding member of the Paris-Saclay University as part of an initiative to integrate and combine resources from different grandes écoles, public universities, and research institutions.

In 2019, the school moved to a new campus located in the Gif-sur-Yvette university community on the Saclay plateau, otherwise known as France’s “Silicon Valley”.

The École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay is therefore strategically located near other members of the Paris-Saclay research-intensive and business cluster. As part of the world’s leading research organizations in various fields, this cluster forms the top level of research and education in the French higher educational system.

“Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions' GENESIS automation software offers many interesting features that allow us to constantly improve our system.”

— Jean-Christophe Doremus, Heritage Director
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Project Summary

The École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay wanted automation software for the technical management of their buildings and to control and manage all eight buildings from one central control site.

They selected System Integrator EQUANS Digital, part of the Bouygues group and a global leader in the energy and services industry, for its proven capabilities, including:

  • Extensive reach – Operations in 20 countries, including major European markets such as France, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, as well as strong positioning in the US and Latin America.
  • Proven expertise – Designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve customers’ equipment, systems, and technical processes.
  • Focus on optimization – Helps clients advance energy, industrial, and digital transitions.
  • Technology choice – Selected GENESIS64 automation and digitalization software for its flexibility, open architecture, and ongoing innovation.
  • Strong partnership – Valued the dynamism and responsiveness of the Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions team.
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Software Deployed

  • GENESIS64™ HMI/SCADA Suite
  • Hyper Historian™ high-speed, reliable
  • WebHMI™ thin client web-based visualization
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Realized Benefits

The École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay has increased operational intelligence using GENESIS, which captures and leverages dynamic, real-time data. Key benefits include:

  • Centralized visibility – Enhanced monitoring and control of all building systems from one control center.
  • Optimized maintenance – Improved scheduling and management of maintenance tasks, boosting energy efficiency as well as asset health and lifespan.
  • Rapid issue response – Automatic alerts for operational anomalies enable quick, efficient resolution, reducing downtime.

These improvements not only optimize day-to-day operations but also position the École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay for long-term efficiency, sustainability, and operational resilience.

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Conclusion

By using GENESIS automation and digitalization software, the École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay has enhanced operational intelligence through dynamic, real-time data visibility across all building systems.

The team is highly satisfied with the software’s performance and capabilities. Besides meeting all project requirements, GENESIS delivers ease of use and tangible benefits that have led to smoother operations, improved energy efficiency, and extended asset health and life.

This centralized view allows the operations team to monitor and control all eight buildings from one location, respond quickly to anomalies, and reduce downtime. Additionally, the software’s scheduling and maintenance management features enable proactive upkeep, preventing issues before they escalate. Real-time alerts ensure prompt action when anomalies occur, keeping systems running at peak performance.

Ultimately, GENESIS’ innovative design, powerful capabilities, and flexibility give the operations team the ability to continually refine and enhance the system—ensuring it adapts to evolving needs, incorporates new functionalities, and maintains high performance well into the future.

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