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ABB expands residential energy management portfolio in North America with Lumin acquisition
The combination of global expertise with Lumin's flexible platform sets a new standard for smarter, more sustainable homes, driving innovations in electrification and renewable energy for new and retrofitted communities.
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ABB announced the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition brings Lumin's intelligent solutions for electrification, as well as solar and storage systems, into ABB's portfolio, creating a comprehensive residential energy management offering in North America. With the addition of Lumin’s technology, ABB is well positioned to meet the growing demand for home electrification solutions in the U.S., where approximately 48 million existing homes¹ require electrification upgrades - a number that increases significantly when including new construction and other North American markets.
Lumin, an agile and dynamic startup business, has a proven track record in developing innovative energy management solutions. Its highly flexible platform allows for the seamless integration of any brand of load centers, battery systems and generators. It also provides deep insights into behind-the-meter consumption and dynamically manages energy loads – such as electric vehicle chargers, hot tubs and heat pumps - paving the way for more efficient and sustainable communities.
This acquisition supports ABB's growth strategy in the North American residential market, where electrification and renewable energy are driving increased demand. With Lumin's hardware and cloud-based software capabilities - including a mobile app for homeowners and installers - ABB can provide smarter, safer and more sustainable home energy solutions.
Electricity plays a significant role in residential energy consumption in North America, accounting for 44% in the U.S.² and nearly 46% in Canada³ʹ⁴. In the coming years this share is expected to grow with residential electricity consumption in the U.S. projected to increase by 14% to 22% between 2022 and 2050⁵. These trends present a strong opportunity for ABB’s newly acquired solutions to make all-electric homes more affordable for builders and to help homeowners maximize their energy efficiency.
Notes:
1. Addressing an Electrification Roadblock: Residential Electric Panel Capacity
2. Use of energy explained - Energy use in homes
3. The Daily — Households and the Environment Survey: Energy use, 2021
4. Energy Use in Canada: Trends Publications | Natural Resources Canada
5. U.S. energy consumption increases between 0% and 15% by 2050 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
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ABB announced the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition brings Lumin's intelligent solutions for electrification, as well as solar and storage systems, into ABB's portfolio, creating a comprehensive residential energy management offering in North America. With the addition of Lumin’s technology, ABB is well positioned to meet the growing demand for home electrification solutions in the U.S., where approximately 48 million existing homes¹ require electrification upgrades - a number that increases significantly when including new construction and other North American markets.
Lumin, an agile and dynamic startup business, has a proven track record in developing innovative energy management solutions. Its highly flexible platform allows for the seamless integration of any brand of load centers, battery systems and generators. It also provides deep insights into behind-the-meter consumption and dynamically manages energy loads – such as electric vehicle chargers, hot tubs and heat pumps - paving the way for more efficient and sustainable communities.
This acquisition supports ABB's growth strategy in the North American residential market, where electrification and renewable energy are driving increased demand. With Lumin's hardware and cloud-based software capabilities - including a mobile app for homeowners and installers - ABB can provide smarter, safer and more sustainable home energy solutions.
Electricity plays a significant role in residential energy consumption in North America, accounting for 44% in the U.S.² and nearly 46% in Canada³ʹ⁴. In the coming years this share is expected to grow with residential electricity consumption in the U.S. projected to increase by 14% to 22% between 2022 and 2050⁵. These trends present a strong opportunity for ABB’s newly acquired solutions to make all-electric homes more affordable for builders and to help homeowners maximize their energy efficiency.
Notes:
1. Addressing an Electrification Roadblock: Residential Electric Panel Capacity
2. Use of energy explained - Energy use in homes
3. The Daily — Households and the Environment Survey: Energy use, 2021
4. Energy Use in Canada: Trends Publications | Natural Resources Canada
5. U.S. energy consumption increases between 0% and 15% by 2050 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
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