World Economic Journal Issue 43 September 2024 | Page 53

Sonergy Brasil ’ s solar panels

Supplier
Sonergy Brasil Maringá , Brazil sonergybrasil . com . br
SDGs
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Industry , Innovation and Infrastructure
Problem
High electricity demand
Solution
Sonergy Brasil ’ s photovoltaic systems are characterised by their quiet operation , low maintenance requirements and environmental benefits . Each solar panel is connected to a centralised software system that manages other installations under the same user account . For its solar panel solutions , the company ensures a payback period of less than five years .
Features
• Saves up to 95 % of monthly energy bills
• Hundreds of installations across Brazil
• 180 MW with lease

Public safety drone FOTOKITE SIGMA

Supplier
Fotokite Sigma Zurich , Switzerland Syracuse and Bouler , USA fotokite . com
SDGs
• Climate Action
• Industry , Innovation and Infrastructure
Problem
Emergency situations
Solution
Fotokite Sigma is an actively tethered drone providing public safety teams with essential situational awareness . This UAS technology , recognised by authorities as a key safety solution , is used daily for rescue missions , fire responses , search operations , and other critical tasks .
Delivering real-time , mission-critical insights on a rugged tablet , Fotokite Sigma enables responders to make well-informed decisions . Its video stream is captured by three cameras : a thermal imaging camera , a wide-angle colour camera and a zoom camera . The system can swiftly transmit live video to remote viewers via Wi-Fi or mobile networks , allowing over 20 simultaneous users to access both RGB and thermal IR streams .
Features
• 24 + hours flight time
• 45m maximum altitude
• 1.3 kg carbon fiber frame
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