What are renewable technologies?
Renewable technologies are low carbon AND eco-efficient. They use clean energy, optimise resources, minimise waste, and add value to a business.
How can you use them?
Businesses use advanced renewable technologies to do things like…
Monitoring and automating processes (using tech like drones, sensors, robotics, smart meters)
Improving efficiency and service (with 3D printing on-demand, process modelling, AI tools, etc)
Distributing/storing clean energy (via microgrids, inverters, thermal systems, batteries)
Reducing transport emissions (using electric vehicles, online trading, virtual meetings)
Tracking assets/waste (with QR codes, digital product passports, sensor networks, and so on)
Creating innovative products, services or raw materials (such as cloud-based services, products made from waste, nanotechnology, recycled green tech components, clean tech support services)
Managing eco-efficiency of their supply chain (via online tools/networks, blockchain systems, etc)
Business benefits of renewables
Renewables are important to your business because they can:
Increase business productivity and value
Encourage greater innovation
Increase competitiveness locally and globally
Enhance reputation in the industry/region
Allow you to take advantage of grants and other incentives to develop or use renewable technologies
Reduce the environmental impact of your business and support national low carbon targets
Clean, green technologies
