#SmartCity hashtag

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⚙️ Optimizing Utilities for Maximum Community Impact ⚙️

At Xtreme Utility Consulting, we’re committed to empowering cities and counties with utility solutions that drive efficiency and reliability. Our expert consulting services help you manage resources effectively while keeping costs down, ensuring that every community thrives. Why Work with Us? ✅ Proven strategies for improved utility performance ✅ Focus on sustainable and eco-friendly solutions ✅ Tailored consulting to fit your community’s needs Take your utility services to the next level with Xtreme Utility Consulting. Let’s create impactful solutions together! 👉 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJT8HpTc

[bliiot-jerry]

BLIIoT Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 Used in Smart Charging Piles Monitoring

I. Introduction

1. A brief introduction to smart charging piles

In today's society, with the progress and development of customers, people pay more and more attention to smart energy. At present, electric vehicles have become the choice of more and more people. As the number of electric vehicles increases, so does the demand for smart charging piles. In order to improve the intelligence and convenience of charging piles, Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 can be used to realize remote monitoring and control in smart charging piles. In this article, we will discuss how to use an Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 to implement a monitoring solution for smart charging piles.

The smart charging pile monitoring system is a solution based on the Industrial IoT 4G Edge Router R40, which can realize real-time monitoring and management of charging piles. In addition to the basic charging pile status monitoring function, the system also has data analysis and forecasting functions, which can be analyzed based on historical data and real-time data to help users better understand the usage and trends of charging piles, and then make better decisions. management decisions.

2. Industrial 4G Edge Router R40

Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 have many features, including DI (2 channels), DO (2 channels), AI (4 channels), support protocols (Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, MQTT, SNMP protocols), 4G network, support SMS Query DI/DO/AI status and value, support 4G wireless Internet access, support edge computing, two SIM card slots, support GPS, VPN, interface (support RS485 and RS232 serial port transparent transmission and MODBUS RTU to TCP), support MODBUS master Station, support address mapping, support monitoring the online status of network devices connected to the LAN port, link switching, platform connection, alarm, timer, upgrade, POE power supply and other features. These features allow Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 to realize remote monitoring and control in smart charging piles.

II. Application of Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 in smart charging piles

1. Real-time monitoring:

The smart charging pile monitoring system needs to be able to monitor the status, usage and charging speed of charging piles in real time. Through these data, operators can understand the usage of charging piles in real time, detect faults and repair them in time, and improve the quality and efficiency of charging services.

The Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 can be connected to the camera, supports POE power supply and network supply, and can realize real-time monitoring of the surrounding environment of the smart charging pile in real time, improving the safety and reliability of the charging pile.

2. Remote management:

The IoT Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 can provide remote management functions for the smart charging pile monitoring system. Operators can remotely view the status of charging piles, control the switching of charging piles, adjust charging power and other operations through the network. In this way, operators can manage charging piles more conveniently, while improving operational efficiency and reducing labor costs.

3. Data analysis:

The smart charging pile monitoring system needs to be able to analyze the monitored data, extract valuable information and display it. For example, analyzing the usage frequency, usage time period, charging speed and other data of charging piles can help operators optimize the layout and usage strategy of charging piles, and improve the satisfaction of charging services. At the same time, using big data technology to analyze charging pile usage data can also help operators understand user habits and needs and provide more personalized services.

4. Alarm and remote maintenance：

Through Industrial 4G Edge Router R40, real-time monitoring and abnormal alarms for charging piles can be realized. When there is an abnormality in the charging pile, the system will automatically trigger an alarm, and at the same time, it can be sent to the relevant personnel by text message or email, so as to deal with the problem in time. In addition, the Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 also supports remote upgrades, which can remotely perform firmware upgrades and configuration adjustments for charging piles, which is convenient for maintenance personnel to perform remote maintenance and management.

III. Features and advantages of Industrial 4G Edge Router R40

1. Multiple input and output types:

The Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 supports multiple input and output types such as DI (2 channels), DO (2 channels) and AI (4 channels), which can meet the needs of different scenarios. For example, for smart charging piles, the status and power of the charging piles can be monitored through the DI and AI interfaces, and the switching control of the charging piles can be realized through the DO interfaces.

2. Multiple communication protocols:

The router supports multiple communication protocols, including Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, MQTT and SNMP protocols, etc., which can realize seamless communication between different devices. For example, in the smart charging pile scenario, the communication with the charging pile controller can be realized through the Modbus protocol, and the communication with the cloud platform can be realized through the MQTT protocol.

3. Edge Computing:

The router supports edge computing, which can realize real-time data processing and response on site. For example, in the scenario of smart charging piles, this function can be used to realize real-time calculation of charging pile power and timely processing of charging pile failures.

4. Dual card switching and link switching:

The router supports dual card switching and link switching, which can improve the stability of the network connection of the device. For example, in the smart charging pile scenario, this function can be used to realize the switching of the charging pile network connection and the automatic repair of faults.

IV. Benefits of using Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 in smart charging piles

1. Realize intelligent remote management and control

Using an Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 can connect the charging pile to the Internet for remote monitoring and control. This means that managers can access the data of charging piles anytime and anywhere, including charging amount, charging duration, charging voltage and current, etc. Managers can use remote control, such as remote switching, adjusting charging power, setting charging mode, etc., to better manage charging piles and improve the efficiency of charging piles and charging experience.

2. Improve the stability and safety of charging piles

Real-time monitoring and fault alarm of charging piles can be realized by using Industrial 4G Edge Router R40. When the charging pile fails, the Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 will automatically send an alert to the management personnel. In this way, managers can take timely measures to reduce downtime and improve the stability and safety of charging piles.

3. Reduce maintenance costs and increase efficiency

Using an Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 can also reduce maintenance costs and improve efficiency. Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 can realize automatic diagnosis and maintenance, reducing manual intervention. Managers can better manage and maintain charging piles through remote monitoring and control, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

V. Conclusion

In general, the emergence of smart charging piles has brought great convenience to our lives, but at the same time it also requires remote management and control to ensure its stability and safety. As a high-performance network device, the Industrial 4G Edge Router R40 can meet the needs of remote management and control of smart charging piles, while improving its stability and security, reducing maintenance costs and improving efficiency. Therefore, it is a very wise choice to use industrial-grade 4G edge computing routers in the application field of smart charging piles, and it will be widely used in more smart device application scenarios in the future.

More information about the Industrial 4G Edge Router: https://www.bliiot.com/industrial-iot-edge-gateway-p00307p1.html

[niralteksolutions]

What are the most effective methods for managing power factor in your system?

`What's Power Factor?

In an energy management system, the power factor gauges the efficiency of electrical power usage. It is defined as the ratio of real power to apparent power (the total power supplied). A high power factor signifies efficient use of electrical power, which minimizes energy losses and enhances system performance.

Beer is active power (kW)—the useful power, or the liquid beer, is the energy that is doing work. This is the part you want.

Foam is reactive power (kVAR)—the foam is wasted power or lost power. It’s the energy being produced that isn't doing any work, such as the production of heat or vibration.

The mug is apparent power (kVA)—the mug is the demand power, or the power being delivered by the utility.

Understanding Low Power Factor?

A low power factor is primarily caused by inductive loads, including motors, transformers, and lighting ballasts, which draw reactive power. This reactive power is essential for generating and sustaining magnetic fields but does not contribute to useful work, increasing apparent power and consequently lowering the power factor. Moreover, harmonics from nonlinear loads, such as electronic devices and variable frequency drives, further reduce the power factor by introducing additional reactive power.

Benefits of High Power Factor

A high power factor decreases the apparent power and current drawn from the source, which can lower energy bills as some utilities impose charges for low power factor or provide incentives for maintaining a high power factor. It enhances voltage regulation and stability, increases system capacity and efficiency by reducing losses and heating, and lessens the effects of harmonics, thereby improving overall power quality.Benefits of Power Factor

Measuring Power Factor

Power factor is measured using a power meter or analyzer that monitors real, reactive, and apparent power, or with a power factor meter for direct readings. Measurements should be taken at various points in the system and at different times to account for load variations.

Correcting Low Power Factor

The most effective way to correct a low power factor is by installing power factor correction devices such as capacitors or synchronous condensers. These devices provide reactive power locally, reducing the flow of reactive power and improving the power factor. Depending on the load characteristics and desired power factor levels, they can be installed centrally or near specific inductive loads.

Controlling Power Factor Correction Devices

Power factor controllers, which can be either manual or automatic, are used to manage correction devices. Manual controllers rely on human adjustments based on meter readings, whereas automatic controllers use sensors and microprocessors to adjust devices. Automatic controllers can also be programmed to optimize performance under varying load conditions.

Optimizing Power Factor Management

Optimizing power factor management requires balancing cost, performance, maintenance, and safety. Essential practices include regular evaluation and adjustment, proper maintenance to prevent overloading and overheating, and compliance with utility codes and standards. This comprehensive approach ensures improved efficiency, stability, and cost-effectiveness of your electrical system.

[globalempowermentleadership]

🌱 Building a Greener Future: The Investment Opportunity of a Lifetime 🌟

In a world where the urban landscape is rapidly evolving, the quest for sustainability is more pressing than ever. With over 80% of global GDP generated in cities, urbanization presents both a challenge and an opportunity for sustainable growth1.

Microgrids are revolutionizing the way we think about energy distribution, providing less than 0.3 percent of U.S. electricity but growing by almost 11 percent in the past four years2Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), orchestrating resources like EVs and smart home devices, represent about 4% to 8% of peak electricity demand nationwide3. District Energy Systems are the backbone of efficient urban energy use, while Long-Duration Thermal Storage holds the key to unlocking the full potential of renewable energy sources.

The economic impact? Immense. Sustainable urban development can contribute to increased productivity and innovation if managed well, with financing needs for urban infrastructure estimated to be $4.5-5.4 trillion per year1.

📈 Why Invest in Sustainable Urban Development?

Resilience: Cities are the frontline in combating climate change, with sustainable infrastructure playing a pivotal role.

Innovation: The integration of technology like microgrids and VPPs is essential for a low-emission future.

Growth: The transition to sustainable energy systems is not just an environmental need but a financial opportunity.

Join the Movement! 🚀

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this transformative journey. Subscribe to Sustainable Investment Digest on YouTube and LinkedIn for the latest insights on sustainable urban development.

#SustainableInvesting #GreenFuture #RenewableEnergy #SmartCities #EcoInvestment

Together, let’s invest in a future that’s not only greener but also more prosperous for all. 🌍💼

🌿 Innovation in Sustainable Investing! 🌿

Discover the power of innovation in sustainable investing and join us on a transformative journey towards a greener future. In this captivating film, we explore the latest trends and cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing the investment landscape.

🎥 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/JLafEgRKbTE

📺 Prior Videos:

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Top Innovations in Sustainable Investing [Watch Here: https://youtu.be/7mKaKVBpoTk]

Innovate for Impact: Transforming Sustainable Investments [Watch Here: https://youtu.be/dC5TeOKLkS0]

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🔖 Hashtags: #SustainableInvesting #RenewableEnergy #Microgrids #Innovation #ClimateChange #CleanEnergy #GreenTechnology #InvestmentRevolution #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Investing #RenewableGeneration #EnergyEfficiency #CarbonEmissions #ResilientCities #VirtualPowerPlants #LongDurationThermalStorage #EnergySecurity #UrbanDevelopment #EnvironmentalImpact

[duaneburnett]

Please JOIN us at the 'Smart Cities are on the Coast' presentation with Geoff Snicer from Kamloops 🏙️ 7:15pm Wednesday October 11 at Sechelt Seniors Centre on Sunshine Coast BC Canada 🇨🇦 All mayors, CAOs and council members have been invited. We hope to see you there so we can all learn together what 15 minute cities are about and how this concept will affect your small business or you personally.

WHAT is a Smart City? A smart city is a technologically modern urban area that uses different types of electronic methods and sensors to collect specific data. Information gained from that data is used to manage assets, resources and services efficiently; in return, that data is used to improve operations across the city. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_city

More INFO LINKS

Cities Race to Zero https://www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/cities-race-to-zero-public

Rumble VIDEO 1 https://rumble.com/v2swil6-investigating-15-minute-cities-geoff-snicer.html

Rumble VIDEO 2 https://rumble.com/v2x9t0m-15-minute-city-presentation-part-2.html

hashtag #SmartCities #SmartCity #event #thingstodo #sechelt #sunshinecoast

[jethashtag]

Top 10 Trending Hashtags In 2023’S Popular Niches

In today’s digital age, hashtags are vital for staying updated with the latest trends, connecting with your audience, and increasing your online presence. In this article, we will explore the top 10 trending hashtags in 2023’s popular niches, so you can stay ahead of the curve and make the most of your social media marketing efforts.

Hashtags have transformed how we communicate and share content on social media platforms. They enable users to discover and engage with relevant content, track trends, and join conversations on specific topics. To stay relevant and maximize your social media engagement, using trending hashtags is essential. Let’s dive into the top 10 trending hashtags of 2023’s popular niches.

#TechTrends2023

#AIRevolution

#IoTInnovation

#5GWorld

#CyberSecurityAwareness

#BlockchainBreakthrough

#ARVR

#SmartCities

#Robotics2023

#QuantumComputing

#FashionTrends2023

#SustainableFashion

#StreetStyle

#FashionRevolution

#UpcycledFashion

#SlowFashionMovement

#OOTD

#FashionInfluencers

#CrueltyFreeFashion

#InstaFashion

By incorporating the top trending hashtags in your social media content, you can increase engagement, drive traffic, and gain brand exposure. Use these top 10 trending hashtags in 2023’s popular niches to stay relevant and enhance your online presence.

Hashtags are crucial for social media marketing because they enable users to discover and engage with relevant content, track trends, and join conversations on specific topics, ultimately increasing your online visibility and engagement.

You can find trending hashtags by monitoring social media platforms, using hashtag analytics tools, or following influencers and industry leaders in your niche. Stay updated on current events, as they often influence trending hashtags.

The optimal number of hashtags varies depending on the platform. For instance, Instagram allows up to 30 hashtags, but using 9-12 hashtags is typically recommended for optimal engagement. On Twitter, 1-2 hashtags per tweet are ideal. Adjust your hashtag usage based on the platform and audience preferences.

Yes, using too many hashtags can appear spammy and may negatively impact your engagement. Focus on using relevant and targeted hashtags that add value to your content and resonate with your audience.

[hallbenjamin]

virgin Galatic $SPCE flight new date. workhorse and usps contract $tsla...

[digitalarcchana]

Which Social media platform is best for you Facebook can effectively be used for B2C marketing. If our Social media marketing goal is to increase brand awareness, to build up the community, provide Customer service, or promote online sellingthen Facebook is the best option. LinkedIn: (B2B) Linkedin is more suitable for B2B Marketing. Eg:- Starbucks sells their product in B2B ways. They attract the audience with thoughtful posts, some seasonal promotions. Instagram (B2C) It is more effective to reach out to potentialcustomer and connect them. Improve the chances of making sales from within the app Twitter Twitter helps B2B companies to connect with audiences, gain insightful feedback.We can share out thoughts to like minded people Share insightful content using subtopic hashtags ( for example #SmartCities ) Lead generation using content offers #digitalmarketingtrainer #digitalmarketing #seo #ppc #googleads #videomarketing #emailmarketing #bloggingtips #seotips #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #socialmediamarketingtips #newthingsindigital #career #jobs #course #searchenginemarketing #searchengineoptimization #digitalmarketingcourse #digitalmarketingtips https://www.instagram.com/p/BwBzQUdlrdt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rq6gh4v4ktuq

[tariquert]

#hashtag #tariquert #tagsomeone #girl #power #emotion #care #scared #strenght #selfless #protectyourenergy #positive #women #socialmedia #social #problem #solution #trust #people #womenstrength #bepositive #safe #safetyfirst #specialone #specialperson #your #life #makinglove #rule #love #positivevibes #relationshipgoals #india #hollywood #bollywood #tollywood #pollywood #lol #tagsomeone (at Aurangabad Smartcity)

[chemicalworldnews]

Leather industry to explore sustainable alternatives

✅Saravanan Palanivel Chief Scientist, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, CSIR - Central Leather Research Institute  (CSIR-CLRI) speaks about the concerns regarding waste generation in the leather processing industry in India. He also discusses the hashtag#research and hashtag#technology advancement carried out by the institute in order to reduce the environment & health hazards with #Worldofchemicals.com & hashtag#WME2020. Read more : https://lnkd.in/fsJTGmD 👉Be a Part of South India's #1 Expo and Conference for hashtag#SmartCity solutions, Waste Management Expo 2020 @BIEC, Bengaluru India, on March 12th-13th, 2020. 👉To Know About Expo: https://lnkd.in/fKfGq9k hashtag#renewableenergy hashtag#renewablepower hashtag#wastemanagement hashtag#wasterecycling hashtag#wastedisposal hashtag#wme2020 hashtag#zerowaste

[xtremeutilityconsulting]

Pioneering Urban Utopias With  Smart City Innovations

Building the Future: XUS USA’s Smart City Innovations At Xtreme Utility Consulting, we are at the forefront of transforming cities into urban utopias with our cutting-edge Smart City innovations. Our expert consulting services empower cities and counties to implement advanced technologies that significantly enhance the quality of life for all residents. Why Choose Xtreme Utility Consulting for Smart City Innovations? 1. Elevate urban living standards 2. Promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices 3. Deliver efficient and reliable utility services Join us in creating smarter, more livable cities. Partner with Xtreme Utility Consulting to pioneer an urban utopia in your community! Click here to learn more t C https://lnkd.in/gJT8HpTc

[bliiot-jerry]

Why Smart Cities Use Industrial 4G Edge Computing Routers for Remote Monitoring？

I. Smart cities

① Definition of Smart City

In the process of modern urbanization, smart city has become an important direction of urban development. Through the use of various smart facilities, Internet of Things technology and data analysis technology, smart city management can realize remote monitoring and management of urban facilities, and improve the efficiency and convenience of urban operations. In smart city management, the application of Industrial 4G Edge Routers can play an important role. This article will introduce how to use Industrial 4G Edge Routers in smart city, and explore its advantages and application scenarios.

② The Importance of Smart Cities

Smart cities can use Internet of Things technology and data analysis technology to monitor and control various facilities in the city in real time. This includes street lights, smart parking systems, trash cans and more. Through remote control and monitoring, the operational efficiency and energy efficiency of urban facilities can be improved.

II. BLIIoT Industrial 4G Edge Computing Router

The Cellular Edge IoT Router R40 is an industrial-grade OpenWrt IoT device with multiple functions. It integrates an Industrial Router, Gateway, RTU, and DTU functionality in one unit. The highly cost-effective product simplifies IoT systems by reducing hardware connections and maintenance requirements.

With dual SIM design, built-in WIFI module, Ethernet connection, and various IO interfaces, it is suitable for a broad rangof applications. The most common use-cases are IoT solutions for infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), agriculture (forest), mining, oil and gas, water, and industrial factory use cases.

The R40 supports IPsec, OpenVPN, and L2TP VPNs, as well as protocols such as Modbus and MQTT with local computing capabilities using shell scripts, C, or Lua programming.

Support Connection to Cloud Platform:Private Cloud ( BLIIoT Cloud or Custom MQTT cloud), Alibaba Cloud Platform, AWS Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Thingsboard Cloud Platform.

III. Application of Industria 4G Edge Routers in Smart Cities

With the continuous acceleration of the urbanization process, more and more cities are beginning to develop in the direction of intelligence. In smart cities, remote monitoring and management of various facilities is particularly important. As an intelligent communication device, the Industrial 4G Edge Routers can be connected with various facilities in the city to realize remote monitoring and management functions, which also brings some new possibilities for smart city management .

① Docking of Industrial 4G Edge Computing Router and Intelligent Street Lighting System

Connecting the industrial 4G edge computing router with various facilities in the city can realize remote monitoring and management. For example, connecting this product with a smart street lighting system can achieve the following functions:

We can connect Industrial 4G Edge Routers with intelligent street lighting systems to realize functions such as remote control, brightness adjustment, and fault monitoring. Generally speaking, the controller of the intelligent street lighting system needs to be connected to a gateway device to realize communication with the upper application system. The Industrial 4G Edge Routers not only supports multiple communication protocols (such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, MQTT, SNMP, etc.), but also supports 4G wireless Internet access, which can realize functions such as remote control, real-time data collection and transmission, so it can be used as The gateway device of the intelligent street lighting system is used.

In the actual application scenario, we can install the Industrial 4G Edge Routers next to the street lamp controller, and transmit the data in the street lamp controller (such as street lamp status, brightness, etc.) to the Industrial 4G Edge Routers through the RS485 interface , and then transmitted to the cloud platform through the 4G network for processing and management. When the cloud platform needs to control the status of street lights or obtain street light data, it only needs to send instructions to the Industrial 4G Edge Routers through the cloud platform, and then the street light controller can execute them. At the same time, if the street lamp fails or needs to be maintained, the Industrial 4G Edge Routers can also send the fault information or maintenance information to relevant personnel through the 4G network to improve the efficiency and accuracy of street lamp management.

IV. Application of Industrial 4G Edge Computing Routers in Other Smart City Facilities

In addition to the smart street lighting system, the Industrial 4G Edge Router can also interface with other smart city facilities to achieve more efficient and smart city management.

The intelligent parking system is a facility widely used in urban traffic management. By setting sensors, surveillance cameras, LED screens and other equipment on the roadside, it realizes real-time monitoring of parking lots, vacancy query, cost calculation and other functions. The Industrial 4G Edge Routers can be connected with various devices in the intelligent parking system. Through edge computing, the data can be processed and stored quickly, and the city management department can be provided with real-time parking lot status information, so as to adjust the parking lot operation strategy in time. , Improve the utilization efficiency of parking spaces.

Smart trash can is an emerging urban management facility. By installing sensors, garbage classification and identification systems, visual screens and other equipment in the trash can, it can realize real-time monitoring and management of data such as the status of the trash can and garbage classification. The Industrial 4G Edge Routers can be connected with various devices in the smart trash can. Through edge computing, the data can be processed and analyzed quickly, and the city management department can be provided with real-time status information of the trash can and garbage classification for timely adjustment. Waste disposal strategies to improve the efficiency of urban waste disposal and the level of environmental sanitation.

In addition to the above-mentioned facilities, the Industrial 4G Edge Routers can also be connected with other intelligent facilities, such as intelligent bus stations, intelligent environmental monitoring systems, etc. Through edge computing, it can realize data collection, processing and analysis of various facilities, provide more accurate and real-time data support for urban management departments, and achieve more efficient and intelligent urban management.

V. Summary

Taken together, Industrial 4G Edge Routers have broad application prospects in smart city management. Through the monitoring and control of this product, smart cities can achieve more efficient, convenient and safe management methods, and make positive contributions to the sustainable development of cities.

In short, the Industrial 4G Edge Routers is one of the important tools in smart city management, and its flexibility and scalability allow it to be applied in various scenarios. By connecting it with various facilities in the city, real-time monitoring and control can be realized, and the efficiency and level of urban management can be improved, thereby providing citizens with more intelligent, convenient and efficient urban services.

More information about the BLIIoT Industrial 4G Edge Routers: https://www.bliiot.com/industrial-iot-edge-gateway-p00307p1.html

[worldofchemicals]

Renewable energy has a big potential for electricity generation

Ramesh Shivanna, former Chairman, Energy and Renewable Energy (E&RE) Committee, Federation of Karnataka chambers of commerce and Industries (FKCCI) and Founding President of Karnataka Renewable Energy System Manufacturer Association (KRESMA) speaks about the importance of renewable energy in India with Worldofchemicals.com & Waste Management Expo 2020.

What is the Scope of Green Energy/ Renewable Energy in the various sector? Shed some light on the concerns and challenges regarding this in India.

India is a fast growing country and second highest population in the world. The power generation Installed capacity in India is 364 GW, out of this Fossil generation is 79.8 percent and Renewable energy is only 17.3 percent.

As per the Paris agreement, India has committed for 40 percent of the Energy source to be Renewable energy by 2030. We have scope of about 23 percent to build the capacity in the country.

Click to Read More

✅ Be a Part of South India's #1 Expo and Conference for hashtag#SmartCity solutions, Waste Management Expo 2020 @BIEC, Bengaluru India, on March 12th-13th, 2020. To Know About Expo:https://www.worldofchemicals.com/waste-management-expo#register

[shubhthakare]

#Day 1 Of Raipur Tour 👌Amazing City To Roam...! 📈Hi-tech City And Capital Of ChhattisGargh..! 🤝Also Great Time With My Friend Mr.Vivek Vaidya @vmvaidya711 At City Raipur....! 💞😍😋Delicious Food And Traditional Things Of Chattisgarh Make in Love Of this City...! 👌👍👏Clean Street and HiTech Facilities Shows As Smart City...! #Hashtag #हॅशटॅग #raipur #morraipur #nayaraipur #smartcity #nagpurtoraipur #deliciousfood ##delicious #chhattisgarh #citycenter #citycentermall #awesomeraipur #SHUBH #stopNthink #शुभ (at Chhattisgarh City Center Mall)

[smartsheffield]

Notes from the Meetup #3: Getting things talking to each other

The third edition of the SmartSheffield meetup was held on Monday the 6th Feb 2017, and despite the freezing cold and rain we were graced with a record turnout. So thanks everyone who came along!

Here are my notes from the talks and conversations:

Ian Stewart on Arqiva's Sigfox network

Arqiva is a British telecoms infrastructure company, who operate two low-power wide area network technologies in the UK: FlexNet, which is used for connecting things like electricity and water smart-meters, and is being used in national roll-outs of those devices, and Sigfox which is perhaps more relevant to the SmartSheffield community as it provides an accessible test bed for connected sensors and devices.

Ian Stewart and Simon Scerri-Taylor talked us through Arqiva's strategy in general, and the Sigfox implementation in particular. 

Here are the key points:

Sigfox is low energy, low bandwidth and low integrity (meaning it doesn't guarantee that all messages will get delivered).

It is a 'lightweight' network, or a 'chirping' technology rather than a transmission technology.

It provides no encryption natively.

It's messages transport 9 bytes of user data, alongside the package metadata.

The metadata includes the timestamp.

There is no handshaking - messages are simply sent three times in succession to improve the chances of reception.

Devices can send a maximum of 140 messages per day.

Data is stored in Sigfox's cloud storage facility, where it can be accessed by clients or transferred and processed elsewhere.

Sigfox devices can potentially run for over a decade on a couple of AA batteries

Range depends on the environment and power used, but it does penetrate buildings and coverage can quite easily be extended (receivers are the size of a thick laptop).

There is a strong global community and 3rd party support ecosystem for the technology.

Arqiva's have implemented Sigfox networks in 11 cities, including Sheffield.

All this means that this network is suitable for a large number of small, cheap devices that don't need to continually transmit data, but only sporadically, or when things change.

Ian’s presentation and Q&A is on Trello, here: https://trello.com/c/v3tmPO1j

Mark Wheeler on Broadway Partners and TV Whitespace

Mark Wheeler from Broadway Partners presented their work in TV Whitespace, i.e. using unused television spectrum, to deliver Internet connectivity to areas that are under-served.

Many of these areas are in rural and hard to reach parts of the country, and Broadway Partners have run successful trials in such places, notably on the isle of Aaron in Scotland. However there are a large number of under-served and digitally excluded communities in cities and towns as well, and the company is also developing urban solutions, working with housing associations and local authorities to fill in 'not-spots' where the traditional phone and fibre-based market is not providing adequate coverage. TV Whitespace is particularly suitable for this as it provides for non-line of sight transmission, along with high bandwidth - by the end of the year 100mbps devices will be available for under £100.

Mark's presentation and Q&A are on Trello, here: https://trello.com/c/4G1o13sK

Scott Knowles from ObjectForm on Barclay's Pop-up Eagle Lab and LoRaWAN

Scott Knowles from 3D Printing firm ObjectForm talked to us about the ‘pop-up Eagle Lab' he is organising with Barclays next month, and particularly the LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) node that he is setting up.

Barclays Eagle Labs are innovation / incubation spaces that Barclays Bank are setting up around the country - there are currently 9 in operation, and Sheffield could become the next. In preparation for that, Barclays in conjunction with ObjectForm and Sheffield Hallam University, are running an Eagle Lab for a month as a trial, from the 27th February in the beautiful Sheffield Institute of Arts building on Fitzalan Square.

There will be a whole range of activities and technologies to try out and experiment with, and Scott will be publishing full details of the initiative soon (and we'll report it when he does). Of particular interest to SmartSheffield, though, is the fact that the lab will be setting up Sheffield's first LoRaWAN node and provides a great opportunity for developers to try out applications and see what the technology is capable of.

This also provides an opportunity to set up a community-run communications network in the city, and join other northern cities like Leeds and Manchester in joining the Amsterdam-based "Things Network" which is a global community of grassroots LoRaWAN network operators.

Scott's talk and Q&A is here: https://trello.com/c/CS9dks0p

My Sheffield Pound

The 4th speaker of the evening was Kurtis Wright, who explained his ambition to create a local digital wallet for Sheffield, in order to provide a convenient payment mechanism for local independent retailers, and boost the local economy by reducing payment fees and providing opportunities to keep money circulating within the city.

In essence Kurtis' scheme is similar to other local currency schemes such as the Brixton or Bristol Pounds, and just like those it is a Sterling equivalent and has a fixed 1-to-1 exchange rate, however it differs in that it is designed to be digital first, with payment transactions via bluetooth LE, and uses blockchain as it's secure ledger to record transactions.

Kurtis' ultimate aim is to create an entire local ecosystem around the currency, with an e-commerce platform and a range of business, delivery and logistics services enabled through it.

Kurtis' presentation and Q&A is here: https://trello.com/c/W284yVuT

SmartSheffield News

There’s no video of SmartSheffield news this month unfortunately, but here are the topics I raised:

Public City Centre WiFi

Sheffield City Council is currently seeking bids for a concession contract to provide free public wifi in the city centre. Sheffield Digital recently issued an open letter to the council to encourage them to consider a number of aspects of keen interest and importance to the local digital community. 

This letter can be found here, and a follow up post is here.

“In Praise of Air” comes to an end

The 2 year planning permission for The University of Sheffield’s giant ‘catalytic poetry’ experiment is about to end, which means the huge banner showing a poem by Simon Armitage on the side of the Alfred Denny building is going to come down. The banner is treated with a photocatalytic surface developed at the university, that harnesses sunshine and oxygen to break down air borne pollutants. It’s estimated that the banner has removed over 20 tons of pollutants from the air since it was put up twenty years ago, and represents a world first in urban air quality interventions of this type.

More information about this is available here.

Air Pollution Petition

On the theme of the city’s air pollution problem, there is a petition currently active on Change.org requesting a new Air Pollution Action Plan for the city.

The petition and accompanying open letter is here.

#SYGrit

There is a #SYGrit hashtag on Twitter that is used by local authorities, partners and the public to keep people informed about gritting across South Yorkshire, including asking people to report the levels of their local grit bins. This is worth bearing in mind should anyone experiment with using sensors to monitor grit-bin levels.

State of Sheffield Report

The State of Sheffield Report is being launched on Tuesday the 14th Feb. This will be the seventh year of the report, which is designed to take a sober and honest look at the city across a number of different dimensions, and represents a good way of understanding the major challenges that the city faces.

Information about the report, and its previous editions, can be found here.

Sheffield City Region Vision - A Better Future Together

For roughly a the last year, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the two Sheffield universities have been working with other partners to develop a vision for the city region that takes a 25 year view of its challenges and opportunities. This vision document is being launched on Friday the 17th Feb.

More information can be found here.

SmartCity Funding Opportunities

Following the talks, we also discussed some smart city funding opportunities, and how we might work together to unlock some of them. Below are the three funds that I highlighted that could present opportunities for the Sheffield smart city ecosystem to develop consortia and pilot projects. In addition, we discussed whether to use some of the meetup time to develop ideas and proposals, but the consensus decision was that the meetups weren’t the best forum for this, mainly because this process needs time and attention, both of which are in short supply at the meetups especially following a good programme of talks and discussion.

Therefore, we will look to create some side-events to look at specific opportunities and invite the community to self-select their attendance and level of participation. We can either organise these or promote and support community members who want to initiate their own collaborations (likely both), so please get in touch and let us know if there is an opportunity you would like to work on and are seeking partners to develop with, and we’ll get the word out and help with venue, etc.

Here are the current funding opportunities that we highlighted at the meetup:

Innovate UK: Innovation in Infrastructure Systems - Round 2

In summary:

Projects must show significant innovation in one of the priority areas:

‘smart’ infrastructure

energy systems

connected transport

urban living

Proposals must improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for at least one UK small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) involved in the project.

There are 2 competition options:

£5 million for projects that last from 3 months to 1 year with costs from £25,000 to £100,000

£10 million for projects lasting from 1 year to 3 years with costs between £100,000 and £5 million

The competition opened on 16 January 2017.

Initial registrations must be in before midday on 15 March 2017.

Full details can be found here.

Innovate UK: Sustainable Urbanisation Global Initiative - Food/Water/Energy Nexus

In summary:

This competition looks for new understanding and solutions to the systemic management of food, water and energy in cities. It is an international collaborative competition requiring the participation of at least 3 different countries.

The total available budget for this competition is €28.5 million, including support from the European Commission through Horizon 2020. The UK is to provide around £1.6 million in order to fund 6 to 7 UK projects. The maximum amount of funding for a UK project will be €300,000.

Collaborative UK consortia will be jointly funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and Innovate UK. All UK consortia must include partners and work programmes that are relevant to all 3 funding agencies. The UK element of the competition will be managed by ESRC.

The competition opened on 9 December 2016

The deadline for pre-proposals is 6:00pm (GMT) on 15 March 2017

Full details are here.

Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Integrated & Sustainable Cities

This funding stream is still in the consultation phase and full details have not been released yet, however we know that the “Integrated and Sustainable Cities” application area is one of ten areas the UK government is looking to support with research and development funding under this umbrella, and there is an article on the current situation and planned activity at Innovate UK’s blog here.

Right, that’s it for this month. Thanks everyone for coming and getting involved!

We’ll announce the next meetup, and workshop activities shortly but meanwhile please mark Monday the 6th March in your diary as that will most likely be the date of the next meetup.

Cheers,

[patentanwalt-reinert]

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