Source new information from old data
Advocates of so-called digital twins—simulated computer modelling of technologies at work—see them as vital tools for managing the complexity of multi-level electricity systems and the digital control of energy-efficient buildings
More and more urban areas are creating virtual representations of their cities
MONEY SAVING Using simulations based on real data rather than assumptions can save grid operators money
WINNING SUPPORT Conservative building owners take some convincing to invest in smart building systems
KEY QUOTE We’re not gathering new data, we’re just bringing it together to create powerful new information ...
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