How it works
GEA OptiPartner® Blu-Red® Energy connects securely to your equipment through the GEA Cloud® platform, using standard protocols like Modbus over 4G or IoT networks. It monitors and optimizes machine operations in real-time, including:
- Condenser pressure management
- Sequential machine control
- Refrigerant regulation
- And much more covering wider spectrum of energy efficiency controls
By combining real-time data from your plant with GEA’s industry-leading engineering expertise, Blu-Red® Energy ensures optimal system performance—without requiring constant manual supervision.
Enhanced energy efficiency.
Energy savings up to 20% alongside sustainability impact depending upon plant setup.
AI-powered optimization
Continuously analyzes plant and environmental data to send optimal setpoints to your plant controller—combining GEA’s deep system knowledge with advanced analytics.
Fast and seamless implementation
Once cloud connectivity is established, the solution can be up and running in less than a week depending upon plant setup.
Clear visibility and actionable insights
Leverage powerful digital twins feature to visualize comparison between expected optimal machine performance and actual performance, and accesscomprehensive plant energy efficiency analysis that display real-time energy savings in both kilowatt-hours and local currency.
Monthly efficiency reports
Receive regular, customized energy efficiency reports directly via email, providing clear insights on business outcome and long-term optimization support.
Rapid return on investment
With a typical payback period of less than 12 months (depending on plant configuration), Blu-Red® Energy is a self- financing solution designed for quick measurable business impact.
What you need to get started.
To implement GEA OptiPartner® Blu-Red® Energy, you’ll need:
- GEA Omni panel on your machine
- Connection to GEA Cloud® via Modbus and 4G/IoT
With this setup, you can start using the intuitive customer interface to monitor data, receive monthly performance reports, and optimize your plant with confidence.
Why Blu-Red® Energy?
GEA OptiPartner® Blu-Red® Energy has already demonstrated measurable benefits in a pilot project with the Dutch biscuit manufacturer Verkade, part of Pladis. By connecting GEA’s AI- and ML-based solution to Verkade’s ammonia installation, the system achieved annual energy savings of 33,000 kwh in 10 months since October 2024. In addition, the solution enabled the customer to generate transparent monthly reports showing both energy savings and CO₂ reductions. Based on direct feedback from Verkade’s engineering team, GEA also further optimized the user dashboard, ensuring that customers can easily access the most relevant data for their operations.
Integrated support from the GEA Digital Operations Center
GEA OptiPartner® Blu-Red® Energy is fully supported by the GEA Digital Operations Center (DOC), providing expert monitoring, proactive system analysis, and ongoing performance support. DOC ensures that your optimization journey continues long after installation—helping to minimize downtime, resolve issues faster, and unlock the full potential of Blu-Red® Energy. With DOC, you gain a true performance partnership designed to maximize uptime, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
GEA OptiPartner® Blu-Red® Energy is more than just a software solution—it’s a must-have tool to future-proof your operations, maximum energy efficiency and meet your sustainability goals.
On-demand webinar: GEA OptiPartner® Blu-Red® Energy
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