Notes from the field.
Origin stories, industry signals, and technical lessons from running sensors across Indian hotels.
Origin StoryDecember 2025
The Wedding That Never Happened
It was 42°C in New Delhi. A 5-star lobby, a high-profile wedding party, and a compressor that decided to seize during the bride's check-in.
Read noteIndustry ReportMarch 2026
The 2026 Energy Crunch: Why Indian Hotels are at a Breaking Point
With India's peak power demand hitting record highs this summer, electricity tariffs in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad have climbed by 12%.
Read noteTechnicalMay 2026
Diagnostic vs. Descriptive: How Sensors Actually Save Money
Most 'smart' systems tell you the room is hot (descriptive). Pranetic tells you the compressor bearings are vibrating at a frequency that suggests failure in 10 days (diagnostic).
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