In a world increasingly concerned about sustainability and environmental impact, the energy efficiency has become a fundamental pillar for responsible industrial development.
In this context, the solutions of digitization They have become indispensable allies to optimize energy consumption and reduce the carbon footprint resulting from these operations.
The origin of this interest is supported by the following figures: industrial production is responsible for the 30% of CO2 emissions and of 37% of global energy consumption. As global warming rates increase, it is estimated that a 1% reduction in the carbon footprint from industrial production would mean 70,000,000 tons less CO2 emissions per year.
Now, to achieve more efficient and sustainable operations, the industrial digitalization has a determining role. It contains a series of innovative technologies that have the possibility of integrating with each other and with existing systems, maintaining attributes of flexibility and resilience. We are talking about automation, Internet of Things (IoT), Edge computing and cloud storage (Cloud).
Solutions based on these technologies are not only transforming the way companies operate, but are also revolutionizing the awareness of energy consumption in all industrial sectors.
Today we know that, on average, energy costs represent 10% of all those associated with production. In industries with high energy consumption, the percentage is even higher: 40% of production costs. Given this scenario, there is no doubt that adopting digitalization as the path to efficient energy production is a strategic and responsible decision.
In response to these types of metrics and many more, in Siemens We have taken the lead in developing technology with a purpose that positively impacts the environment and people’s quality of life.
With the commitment that implies being pioneers in industrial digitalization, we focus on our solutions helping companies, from multiple sectors in the world, to achieve their energy efficiency objectives in a faster, more resilient, flexible and effective way. However, to make the most of these technologies, it is essential that companies are willing to invest in training their staff, updating their infrastructure and taking the step towards digitalization to produce in a responsible and scalable way.
In the daily lives of each of us, anywhere in the world, we are forced to work on projects that combine the real and digital worlds based on our digital twins, which are a virtual representation of a product or process – physical or chemical – that is used to simulate, predict and optimize its physical counterpart. This tool is intended to guide and facilitate companies and their teams, professionals and technicians; the achievement of its commercial and sustainable objectives, under common premises in the market: produce more while consuming fewer resources and in this way have comprehensive traceability of the current and future carbon footprint.
It sounds ambitious for many large, medium and small organizations, but it is not impossible. Phased implementations with the ideal technology, with trained personnel and a strategic partner accompanying them, always come to fruition.
In short, today’s companies that wish to maintain their production in the future need to have devices and solutions that allow them to intelligently manage energy and contribute to the reduction of their consumption, and thus enhance their assets in a more efficient, clean way. and under local and international regulations.
Country Head Siemens Digital Industries Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay.
Source: Ambito
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