How digitalisation and automation are transforming the energy sector
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The Appliance of Science – Andrew Stephens ( left ), with senior engineer , Dave Gibson .
Powering the future
How digitalisation and automation are transforming the energy sector
Andrew Stephens , sales and marketing director of Middlesbroughheadquartered Industrial Technology Systems ( ITS ), gives his view on ways in which digitalisation and automation are transforming key industrial sectors
Teesside is fast becoming an epicentre of some of the UK ’ s largest planned energy transition and emergent technology projects . Industrial Technology Systems ( ITS ) are skilled , experienced and ready to support this transition .
Energy transition in the UK is undergoing a revolutionary transformation , driven by the twin forces of digitalisation and automation . As the nation strives to meet ambitious climate targets and transition to a low-carbon economy , the integration of advanced technologies is playing a crucial role in enhancing efficiency , reducing costs and ensuring the reliable delivery of clean energy .
This transformation is underpinned by several key technologies , notably such things as the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ), big data and analytics , blockchain technology and artificial intelligence ( AI ).
IIoT devices and sensors are deployed , as an example , across renewable energy installations to collect real-time data on various parameters such as wind speed , solar irradiance and equipment performance / efficiencies .
This data is crucial for monitoring and optimising the operation of renewable energy assets . The vast amounts of data generated by IIoT devices are analysed using advanced analytics and machinelearning algorithms . These insights enable predictive maintenance , performance optimisation and informed decisionmaking , leading to increased efficiency and reduced operational costs .
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