our environmental impact , but their potential is being wasted by our inefficient use of that energy . Modern technologies , smart sensors and services that can help us identify and tackle energy waste can and must help to improve cities ’ efficiency , sustainability , and resilience .
For any city , going ‘ smart ’ can be difficult . The sheer size and complexity involved in building a truly integrated and sustainable smart city is difficult to comprehend . In India , Schneider Electric is helping to build Naya Raipur ,
“Creating sustainable cities means creating smart cities , powered by clean energy that is responsibly consumed and saved ”
— Mike Hughes , Zone President UK & Ireland , Schneider Electric
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