The investment in a set of systems that interact in an intelligent way, using energy, resources, services, materials in a sustainable way and that enables a better quality of life and spaces, leads to the creation of new strategies and projects, with a view to implementing a cleaner "energy transition" for everyone.
The CCG/ZGDV Institute focuses on experience and innovative technologies that generate a relevant impact in optimizing resource allocation, reducing costs and gas emissions, increasing safety and efficient mobility, and improving overall sustainability, in line with the global objectives of urban innovation. It establishes partnerships with municipal authorities and companies that intend to integrate these technologies into their operations, products, and services.
Challenges and Opportunities
- Increasing implementation of innovative technologies for optimization and management of resources, with a view to reducing costs
- Ensures data privacy and IT security, resulting from the vast amount of data collected by sensors and other devices
- Existence of institutional, financial and cultural barriers to the adoption and integration of new technologies and processes
- Bridging the digital divide to ensure equitable access to the benefits of smart city technologies
- Interoperability between different technologies and systems used in smart city applications
Strategies
- Integrating IoT and Big Data technologies to develop platforms capable of collecting and analyzing urban data in real-time, enabling efficient management of essential services such as street lighting, transport, security, and waste management
- Developing solutions to optimize the integration of renewable energies into social networks through systems for the production, storage, and distribution of green hydrogen, as well as biomass plants that promote the recovery of organic waste
- Implement technological solutions that integrate connected public transport, shared vehicle systems, and fleet management, reducing carbon emissions and improving accessibility and the user experience
- Developing monitoring platforms with digital tools that allow municipalities and companies to monitor and manage energy consumption in a centralized and dynamic way
- Integrating AI and Machine Learning technologies by developing predictive algorithms that optimize urban resources, monitor consumption, and provide strategic insights for decision-making, reducing waste and promoting sustainability and efficiency
- Intensify strategic partnerships with universities, clusters, and leading innovation companies, as well as collaborations with international organizations linked to this sector
- Intensify participation in trade fairs, and specialised conferences, as well as the organisation of events that promote the exchange of ideas and the development of collaborative projects