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FIVE WAYS SCADA SYSTEMS CAN BENEFIT SUSTAINABILITY


The goal of European Union (EU) countries to achieve zero emissions by 2050 will depend on green technologies. To this end, SCADA systems are crucial, yet frequently overlooked in sustainability efforts. Here, Sylvana van de Scheur, product designer at Ovarro, the specialist in remote telemetry systems, examines how SCADA, combined with cloud-based monitoring systems like Ovarro’s own StreamWebscada, will be crucial in helping industry achieve better resource utilisation, more resilient operations and sustainability objectives.


SCADA systems are primarily used in industrial settings like manufacturing plants, utilities and


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ay no attention to that man behind the curtain,” goes the old quote from The Wizard of Oz, about the powers controlling things behind the scenes.


infrastructure management where their role in monitoring and controlling processes isn't immediately apparent to the public eye. The systems are less obvious compared to more customer-facing sustainability initiatives like renewable energy projects or eco-friendly products. For these reasons, SCADA systems are frequently overlooked in discussions about green


technologies. But, despite their lack of visibility, these systems will prove critical for ensuring operational efficiency, reducing resource consumption, and enhancing overall sustainability in various sectors. Here are five reasons why.


1. REMOTE MONITORING AND CONTROL SCADA systems can help reduce the need for travel to physical sites, thereby decreasing carbon emissions associated with transportation. The systems allow for the remote monitoring and control of devices and systems from any location using laptops, tablets or smartphones. Because operators can monitor and control their systems using devices from any location, this flexibility reduces the need for travel and contributes to sustainability by lowering carbon emissions - indeed, The Guardian reports that people who work remotely cut their emissions by 54 per cent against those that do not.


2. ENERGY EFFICIENCY


By monitoring in real-time and storing historical data, SCADA systems help optimise energy


September 2024 Instrumentation Monthly


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