Industrial IoT use cases for sustainability

See

What is happening?

Why is it happening?

Understand

What is likely to happen?

Do we have all the relevant information?

What are the risks or opportunities?

Act

What should be done, given current and potential circumstances?

How should we prioritize and sequence actions?

Optimize

How can we ensure maximized performance going forward?

ABB’s survey respondents pointed to the virtually limitless number of potential Industrial IoT applications that can increase intelligence about operations. However, Industrial IoT’s value for improving sustainability outcomes specifically is becoming increasingly apparent as well. Let’s consider examples across three domains.

Operations

Energy

Transport

Case studies

Operations

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CEMEX

ABB helps CEMEX improve cement plant sulfur dioxide emission control

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Axpo

ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring using Smart Sensors helps increase efficiency in Switzerland’s first digital hydropower plant

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Singapore PUB

ABB helps PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, ensure water for the future

Energy

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Zaragoza

ABB helps the historical city of Zaragoza prepare for the future

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Hermes

ABB helps Hermes International keep its jam factory from getting stuck

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Solarcentury

ABB helps Solarcentury increase solar production across Spain

Transport

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Fastned

ABB helps Fastned expand its EV fast charge network across Europe

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Maid of the Mist

Iconic Niagara Falls tour ferries go all-electric, powered by ABB

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Odfjell

ABB helps Odfjell cut emissions to meet fleet sustainability goals