To address these challenges, the school partnered with Sensise to implement smart heating control across all 12 containers converted into classrooms. The deployment consisted of 12 MClimate 16A Switch & Power Meter LoRaWAN® devices installed in every container, and supported by one outdoor gateway. With its compact size, electricity meter and powerful performance, supporting 100-240VAC or 24-30VDC, the MClimate relays were seamlessly integrated into the school’s electric heating system and connected to the Sensise software.

This IoT solution now enables smart, reliable classroom heating control, based on the school's actual occupancy patterns rather than manual adjustment. Classrooms can be pre-heated and warm before pupils arrive each morning, while heating is automatically switched off after school hours, on weekends, and during holiday breaks. Thanks to the straightforward compatibility of the LoRaWAN relays with the containers' existing electrical heaters, the entire installation was completed in a single half-day in June 2026, with no structural changes or downtime required.

With the electricity meter inside the relays providing precise consumption data, the school observed that heating runtime was reduced by roughly 50%, cutting unnecessary energy use during unoccupied periods.

The school has achieved immediate reductions in both operating costs and CO2 footprint, with no compromise to classroom comfort when pupils are present.

Prioritising user safety, the devices include multiple built-in protections, ensuring loose cable connections detection, preventing overheating, as well as overvoltage and overcurrent protection to minimise faults and ensure maximum reliability.

By integrating MClimate relays, the school demonstrated that energy efficiency and comfort can go hand in hand in a live learning environment, supporting student productivity and comfort while advancing the school’s sustainability goals.