Project description
Water metering and data transfer in a sensing-as-a-service paradigm
The blue planet, so named because more than 70 % of its surface is covered in water, is increasingly facing water scarcity. Simultaneously, rising energy prices, increasing urbanisation and ageing water supply networks are posing significant challenges to water system managers. Sensing and monitoring technology could have an important impact, yet piecing individual components together into a system that works smoothly is complicated. The German SME PYDRO has a solution with its self powered and smart plug-and-play flow meter sensors and sensing-as-a-service paradigm. The EU funded PYDRO - Water to Data project will help the company scale up its offering to help water managers better understand and manage their networks.
Objective
Water utilities face growing challenges due to urbanization, water scarcity, rising energy prices, and aging water supply networks.
To improve resource efficiency, utilities are integrating smarter technology in their networks.
However, there are some constraints that make implementation difficult, such as reasonable and easy access to sufficient power for technological solutions. Furthermore, these solutions need to be pieced together using different components from various manufacturers (sensors, battery, data logger, connectivity and software). In addition, experts are needed to making the entire system work.
With our self-powered and smart plug-and-play sensors,we provide more data to water system managers and help them better understand and manage their pipe networks.
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HORIZON-EIC-ACC-BF - HORIZON EIC Accelerator Blended FinanceCoordinator
18119 Rostock
Germany
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.