Matthew Margetts, Director at Smarter Technologies explores how hospitality can leverage smart energy monitoring to be more sustainable Smart energy monitoring in hotels provide simple, scalable tools to save money and shape sustainable practices. The key lies within consumption data.…
IOTA announced lab opening at Imperial College London
Non-profit organisation IOTA recently announced the opening of the I3-Lab at Imperial College London, a cutting-edge research facility dedicated to the circular economy. This initiative has been made possible by a £1 million donation from the IOTA Foundation, additional support…
Nordic Semiconductor recognised by TIME for sustainability efforts
Low power IoT connectivity provider Nordic Semiconductor has been recognised by TIME magazine as one of the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies.” Nordic’s notable achievements in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, increasing the use of recycled plastics in manufacturing component reels,…
Sustainable battery alternatives for IoT devices
In the expansive landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), the quest for sustainable power solutions has emerged as a pivotal challenge. With the IoT market forecasted to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2025, the demand for efficient power solutions has…
Indoor photovoltaics spark a sustainable revolution
Led by Dr Marina Freitag, the research group from the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences created dye-sensitised photovoltaic cells based on a copper(II/I) electrolyte, achieving an unprecedented power conversion efficiency of 38% and 1.0V open-circuit voltage at 1,000 lux…
Addressing manufacturing’s sustainability shortfalls
While COP27 reaffirmed the urgency of the climate crisis, concerns are rising around whether meeting global targets is feasible. But as world leaders debate whether enough is being done, many sustainability actions can be taken at a manufacturing level. Here,…
How to augment the cost effectiveness and sustainability of IoT networks
Almost a decade ago, industry experts had predicted that the prevalence of the Internet of Things (IoT) would have been widespread by now – to the point of almost being ubiquitous. Though nobody doubts that IoT technology is going to…
Wastewater treatment transformed with next-gen automation platform
Schneider Electric, specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, has announced the successful integration of its EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE) solution with Royal HaskoningDHV Nereda Process Control Software, for sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment technology. Earlier…
Report: 1 in 3 manufacturers on track to meet sustainability targets
Schneider Electric, specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Omdia, the technology research and advisory group, have found that while industrial companies are setting ambitious sustainability targets, roughly half (48%) have yet to take the necessary…
Study launched to end Porvoo site’s crude oil refining by 2030s
Building on its capability of proactive transformation, Neste launches a strategic study on transitioning its refinery in Porvoo, Finland to non-crude oil refining and into a globally leading renewable and circular solutions site. Through co-processing and retrofitting of units, and…
