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David Barrett-Hague - Industrial Automation Marketing Manager at Schneider Electric, says new approaches to energy management and interoperable solutions mean businesses of all sizes can now achieve sustainability through digital transformation
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he desire and necessity of a shift toward sustainable operations is forces behind the widespread adoption of digital transformation across the industrial supply chain for a number of reasons. Most prominent of these reasons is pressure pushing industry towards net zero just this. Manufacturers are seeing customers make purchasing decisions based on the sustainability credentials of their suppliers, look in the industrial supply chain, at any job role, businesses are under pressure to
looked to large enterprises to see what’s technologies, trialling new methods, and implementing onsite power generation to reduce dependency on the grid. Smaller processes must be made with return on
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happen during the design-build phase, and it impact is locked in at point of design. The phrase embodied carbon refers to the CO2 emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a facility, so early design-build products and low-carbon technologies from the outset are ideal, but this is not always possible. Despite this challenge, operational excellence fertile ground for any industrial company, in operation. Energy management software real-time windows into energy consumption patterns. An immediate access to data allows for agile adjustments, optimised procurement energy sources, and precisely managed businesses who are aiming to future proof operations through sustainability. Regardless of size, all businesses must contribute to the Net Zero 2050 goal, and by business can rapidly embrace sustainability through digital technologies with a monitoring and adjustment of both new and operational costs, striking the balance between
the power quality of an electrical 2 emissions associated with an industrial through real-time continuous monitoring to cut down on unexpected maintenance costs and ensure continuous operation. After the successful deployment and use of monitoring solutions, businesses into onsite renewable technology that sustainability practices when it comes to energy production.
renewable energy sources and storage to create localised energy networks that can work independently of the grid and can incorporate solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable sources on large or small scales, in single or multiple facilities. renewable technology accessible to a wide To reach sustainability targets, industrial managers can utilise microgrids to ensure maximum uptime for processes in the grid caused by an increased demand for energy.
Combined with the continuous monitoring capabilities, microgrids ensure the power reliability from onsite generation assets which traditionally can Using a digital sustainability partner like Schneider Electric will unlock a wide range of renewable energy technologies and digital capabilities to empower resources in order to make an impact whilst also becoming more resilient.
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