Either offshore or inland, wind farms endure all kinds of harsh environments. Inland, wind farms are exposed to the elements, while offshore turbines operate in highly corrosive conditions where in-person maintenance and repair are hard to conduct. Condition monitoring for…
Smart and sustainable lighting systems build resilience
Smart, safe, efficient. This is often the mantra for many businesses when it comes to assessing or upgrading their physical spaces, and retailers are by no means an exception. From illuminating shop floors to well-lit safe warehouses and distribution centres,…
Sensor kit launched to inspire developer-led sustainable solutions
Norwegian technology company, Disruptive Technologies (DT), creator of the world’s smallest commercially available wireless sensors, has announced the launch of its new Sensor Starter Kit. The kit is the easiest and most affordable way for developers to test the plug…
Post-pandemic cities spark safety concerns for three-quarters of Brits
As lockdown restrictions ease and public mobility increases, new research reveals three-quarters (75%) of people have health, safety and security concerns when visiting their nearest city, signalling a need for new security innovations and greater public reassurance on their return…
New sensor utilising LoRaWAN to prevent gas leak accidents in cities
Semtech Corporation has announced its collaboration with eLichens, designer of avolta-CH4, a new connected gas leak detector running on the LoRaWAN standard. Based on eLichens patented gas sensing technology, avolta is able to detect natural gas (methane) leaks with ultra-selectiveness, has…
Smart cities are bouncing back, but we still have a way to go
Whilst it’s no secret that the pandemic has accelerated digital innovations, such as developments in 5G, AI, big data, and so on, the potential of such developments have only just begun to scratch the surface. Brian O’Rourke, CEO and Founder…
AVEVA signs up to Race to Zero to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
AVEVA, a company in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, has announced that it has become the 47th company in the FTSE 100 to join the United Nation’s Race to Zero campaign. “By joining the Race to Zero initiative…
Getting on track for Net-Zero by 2050 will require rapid scaling of investment
Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 will require as much as $173 trillion in investments in the energy transition, according to BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) New Energy Outlook 2021 (NEO), the latest edition of its annual long-term scenario analysis on the future…
