IntelliGrid
Power the Future with Blaze’s Next-Gen ADR
Blaze empowers utilities, DISCOMs, energy aggregators, and ESCOs to implement large-scale Automated Demand Response (ADR) programs effortlessly. Built on a secure, globally compliant IoT platform and a vast device ecosystem, Blaze’s IntelliGrid solution delivers intelligent, real-time energy management at scale, ensuring grid stability, operational efficiency, and sustainable performance.
Native support for traditional split air conditioners via 16A in-wall relays with metering and infrared-based smart Thermostat / IR blaster and learner, backed by a 200,000+ remote code library to bring existing AC fleets into ADR programs without major retrofits.
Integrated 32A in-wall relay with energy monitoring for secure remote switching of EV chargers and solar inverters, enabling instant, grid-triggered curtailment during peak hours and participation in ADR programs.
From Overload to Optimisation: The Power of ADR
Peak hours strain every grid: demand surges, procurement costs spike, and reliability is put at risk. For Indian DISCOMs, rapid EV adoption, expanding AC fleets, and rooftop solar add complexity to real-time grid management.
Automated Demand Response (ADR) provides the solution. Rather than reacting to overloads, Blaze IntelliGrid helps utilities and aggregators anticipate and adapt, automatically balancing supply and demand in real time across feeders and substations.
By intelligently reducing or shifting consumption based on grid conditions and DSM directives, ADR converts instability into predictable, sustainable control.
Problem We Are Solving
India has 100+ million IR-based air conditioners across residential and commercial buildings, with over 10 million new units added every year. This rapid growth is driving nearly 4 GW of additional peak demand annually, yet utilities have no direct, real-time control over these loads, making large-scale Automated Demand Response (ADR) difficult to implement.
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Supports over 98% of the ACs, Learning ability: The only product that has the ability to learn the user setpoint, supports over 10,000 IR-based AC Models.
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Reliable Performance - Multi-protocol support: Works with Wi-Fi and Wi-SUN Radio Technologies. Compatible with Matter and Echonet standards.
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Quick & Hassle-Free Installation: Installs in 5 mins (simple AC) - 60 mins (for real-time energy monitoring).
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Mass-Scale Deployment Capability: Scales to millions of homes quickly.
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Low Cost of Ownership - Future ready: Under 3000 INR / 35 USD per AC, Supports Matter, Zigbee and Z-Wave ecosystem.
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Wide Compatibility Across AC Models: Covers over 98% of IR Controllable AC models globally. The database updates every month with growing users.
Benefits & ROI
Utilities & DISCOMs
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Easy to install at scale
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Seamless user consent management
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On-Demand ADR - Low cost of operation
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Data-driven tariff restructuring
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Improved grid stability
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Real-time load management
End Consumer
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Lower bills through participation incentives
- Get notified of inefficiencies and safety issues
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Real-time energy monitoring and savings upto 20% on energy bills
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AI/ML-enabled Thermal Comfort Management, User behaviour enabled
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Awareness of excessive consumption and abnormalities (PF & Harmonics)
Unlock Carbon Credit Revenue with ADR
By deploying Automated Demand Response (ADR), DISCOMs and utilities can reduce reliance on fossil-fuel peaker plants and demonstrate verified emissions reductions, creating new revenue streams through carbon credits / voluntary emission reductions (VERs). With MRV-compliant measurement & verification and integration into Demand Side Management (DSM) / Time of Day (ToD) programmes, ADR not only improves grid stability and peak-load management but also helps utilities meet India’s carbon reduction and renewable-integration goals while monetising avoided emissions.
Blaze’s ADR with Wi-SUN + Wi-Fi-based Smart Controls
The Wi-Fi + Wi-SUN hybrid solution offers the best of both worlds. Devices communicate with the utility through both Wi-Fi and Wi-SUN, eliminating uncertainties caused by end users’ Wi-Fi connectivity issues and enabling more accurate, large-scale Demand Response operations. The Wi-SUN gateway infrastructure (Head End System/HES), typically deployed for households, connects to the utility’s cloud over a 4G/5G network. It ensures highly reliable connectivity, precise demand monitoring, and robust ADR implementation.
If the utility already has existing Wi-SUN Head End Systems deployed for collecting data from smart energy meters, our solution can seamlessly integrate with them through APIs, eliminating the need for any additional infrastructure installation.
Edge Intelligence with Powerful Connectivity
Machine learning on user patterns
Automated Setpoint tracking
Built-in ASHRAE 55 Thermal Comfort model
Maintains comfort even during ADR
Local fail-safe processing
4G Enabled with Wi-Fi fallback
Key Components
Software Components
Dashboard
Live Demand Response Control with Real-Time Participation Metrics
The dashboard empowers utilities and energy managers to activate, monitor, and evaluate Demand Response events in real time. It offers visibility into total live consumption, consumer participation, expected load reduction, and post-event analytics.
With actionable insights and granular control, it enables efficient grid load balancing while enhancing consumer engagement and consent-driven participation.
Key Capabilities
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Centralised Utility Platform for managing ADR schedules.
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Provides system Health Monitoring, Analytics, and Remote Control.
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Enables Utilities to visualise demand trends and generate Actionable Reports.
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Enables utilities to track customer engagement and program effectiveness.
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Load Shedding Range: The possible load shedding value depends on multiple factors, including the relay cutoff power value and the set point of relay-connected ACs. For example, if the AC set point is 25 °C and the room temperature is 18 °C at the start of an ADR event, the temperature will adjust from 18 °C to 25 °C, resulting in energy savings. However, if the temperature is already 26 °C, no change occurs since lowering it would increase power usage. This variation is why a range of 10 - 15% is presented for the AC cutoff.
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ADR Insights: This feature gives utilities a clear, month-wise view of ADR performance, showing total power reduced, number of events, and cumulative ADR duration. It provides detailed, event-level visibility into how and why each ADR event was triggered, device participation success, and load-type impact. With exportable reports, utilities can confidently track performance, optimise strategies, and demonstrate measurable ADR outcomes over time.
Mobile App
The B.One Plus mobile application empowers users to actively participate in automated energy optimisation programs while maintaining full control over their comfort. Designed for simplicity and intelligence, the app seamlessly balances energy efficiency with user convenience through smart automation and real-time insights.
Key Capabilities
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One-Touch AC Selection: Simple onboarding with support for over 95% of air conditioner brands and models.
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Automatic IR Key Management: IR control keys are downloaded automatically, ensuring hassle-free setup and continuous compatibility.
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Consent-Driven Control: Transparent consent management with the flexibility to opt in or opt out at any time.
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User Override Options: Full manual override capability, allowing users to regain control whenever needed.
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AI-Enabled Nudges: Intelligent, contextual recommendations encourage energy-efficient behaviour without disruption.
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Energy Awareness & Smart Controls: Provides clear visibility into energy usage, enabling informed decisions and smarter control of appliances.
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Event Visibility & Participation History: Displays ADR event logs, consumption patterns, and historical participation data.
Cloud Platform
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Orchestrates ADR events triggered by Utility control centres or third-party service providers.
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Processes real-time grid signals and applies user-defined rules.
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Provides dashboards, reporting, and data storage for Utility-level monitoring, auditing, and compliance.
Hardware Components
Wi-SUN Gateway with LTE Connectivity
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Aggregates data from IR Blaster and relays.
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Connects to the cloud via LTE, ensuring independence from local Wi-Fi.
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Supports remote firmware updates and real-time Utility visibility.
IR Blaster
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Stores the user’s preferred AC temperature set-point.
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After ADR deactivation, it restores AC to the same comfort settings using BLE T&H readings.
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Balances Utility energy reduction goals with customer comfort assurance.
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IR Blaster restores the AC’s previous set-point post-ADR, ensuring user comfort without losing energy efficiency.
16A In-Wall Relay
for Air Conditioning
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16A in-wall relay designed for split and window air conditioner control.
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Enables Automated Demand Response (ADR) and DSM participation for AC loads.
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Supports remote ON/OFF, setpoint-based control, and peak load curtailment.
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Energy Monitoring & Budgeting: Tracks real-time energy consumption and costs, along with historical data, to manage your energy budget efficiently.
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Ideal for retrofit deployment across residential buildings.
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Enables scalable AC-driven peak load management for DISCOMs and Utilities.
32A In-Wall Relay
for EV Chargers & Solar Inverters
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32A high-current in-wall relay for EV charging points and solar inverter loads.
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Enables secure remote switching under Automated Demand Response (ADR).
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Supports grid-triggered curtailment during peak demand and congestion events.
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Energy Monitoring & Budgeting: Tracks real-time energy consumption and costs, along with historical data, to manage your energy budget efficiently.
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Enables EV and solar integration into ToD and DSM programs.
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Designed for utility-grade safety, reliability, and scalability.