Tag: digitalisation

Automation Era: Digital solutions set to transform the wind sector

Automation Era: Digital solutions set to transform the wind sector

April 12, 2022 |

Digitalisation presents several advantages to wind energy systems in terms of improved safety, greater reliability and accuracy in data collection, spee­dy dissemination of data, lower operatio­nal cos­ts and greater flexibility in undertaking ma­in­tenance activities. The development of digital technologies for operation and ma­in­tenance (O&M) has given rise to new business models in the energy sector due to redu­ced dependence on hu­man interventions.

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Wind energy digitalisation in Europe

Wind energy digitalisation in Europe

November 23, 2021 | ,

Over the last two decades digitalisation has been transforming the power sector in a remarkable way. It has helped to reduce the costs of various grid and generation applications, to improve their performance and to multiply environmental benefits for energy consumers. This transformation has also been affecting the entire wind energy supply chain, from wind turbine manufacturing to daily wind farm operation and decommissioning.

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European Utilities Lead the Way in Digital Innovation

European Utilities Lead the Way in Digital Innovation

October 30, 2021 |

As power utilities face pressure from regulators and investors to decarbonize, digitalization has become a central element of their strategies. Utilities use digital technologies and workforce innovation to improve operating costs, find new revenue streams, enhance safety, and support net-zero goals. Popular technologies include digital twins of power plants, drones for grid inspections, and artificial intelligence for energy management.

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How cybersecurity can accelerate innovation in power and utilities

How cybersecurity can accelerate innovation in power and utilities

May 26, 2021 |

Reliable electricity supply directly impacts the functioning of society, so no wonder why this sector is an extremely attractive target for a range of cybersecurity adversaries. In the EMEA region alone, the energy industry is one of the top sectors prone to a cyberattack, with rising numbers of daily reported incidents. Not only are attacks increasing, but EY’s recent survey also suggests that detecting many of these attacks is getting harder.

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