How IIoT is helping cleantech equipement manufacturers become more efficient


Cleantech IIoT

Clean technologies refer, not surprisingly, to technologies that are clean and therefore do not pollute the environment. This type of technology helps reduce our impact on the environment, by optimizing resources, reducing non-renewable energy consumption, decreasing carbon emissions, etc. Examples of such technology include waste management systems, renewable energy systems, water treatment equipment, etc. This concept is not new, but it is at the heart of many of today's concerns, in a context of need for sustainability and increasingly strict official regulations to achieve carbon neutrality and tackle climate change. 

IIoT, the Industrial Internet of Things, which consists of implementing connected manufacturing processes, makes it possible to achieve multiple objectives that fit perfectly into this cleaner, more sustainable vision of the industry. IIoT and clean technologies therefore form an ideal duo, enabling virtuous circles of resource optimization. This blog post tells you more about how cleantech can benefit from IIoT.



1. IIoT enables improved sustainable energy creation

From wind turbines to solar power plants, remote monitoring provides a better understanding of what is actually happening on site, whether it is an isolated piece of equipment or inside a plant. An IIoT solution can therefore help improve operations by letting you monitor a range of important parameters (e.g. power production, energy, temperature, vibration level, rotor speed, etc.) and make adjustments to the system when necessary. This constant optimization based on factual information allows a more efficient and sustainable energy production. 

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2. Making resource-saving decisions is easy with IIoT

Having access to key performance indicators related to industrial equipment and processes allows you to make informed decisions. It makes it possible to identify patterns and trends, and thus to know where and when resources are needed. This helps to avoid unnecessary waste of resources, and is therefore part of a sustainable approach. Typically, industrial processes consume a lot of resources and energy. Adjusting a few basic parameters for energy management can result in significant savings for many companies, while allowing them to be more environmentally friendly.  

 

3. IIoT provides increased transparency for the entire value-chain

Transparency on operations is needed throughout the production and supply chain, to avoid shifting environmental problems from one process to another. A global, transparent approach is needed. This requires connecting processes and equipment, and exchanging data with all stakeholders along the value chain. IIoT enables this and will help you build trust and transparency around your business activities, as you will be able to communicate openly with your customers and suppliers and build strong partnerships. 

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4. IIoT avoids unnecessary travel and wasted time and money

By using remote access, equipment manufacturers can perform diagnostics and troubleshooting of machines remotely. They are more efficient, provide better service to their customers and save time and money by avoiding travel. They no longer need to travel on-site to support machines. Once again, in this particular case, IIoT avoids wasting resources unnecessarily.


Easy-to-use & safe solutions exist to connect machines! 

After reviewing the many benefits machine builders can gain from IIoT, including sustainability and environmental friendliness, you're probably starting to wonder which solution is best to start your digitization journey. That's where Ewon's solution comes in: It is the industry leading solution to easily, securely and efficiently access machines remotely, while enabling remote monitoring of critical KPIs.

With Ewon, you can start small and grow as you need, without any advanced IT knowledge. You can also rely on over twenty years of experience in remote connectivity, knowing that cyber security is taken very seriously by our teams. To learn more about Ewon's solution, click on the button below.


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