In the context of so-called smart grids, buildings are expected to integrate in a cooperative manner and to expose their currently unused flexibility of operations (shiftable loads, load shedding, duty-cycling, etc.), supported by building automation and information technology. Building optimization and grid optimization, typically decoupled in existing solutions, shall be harmonized.
Long ago, this area was all water. The NDSM story began in the nineteenth century with land that was sprayed in the IJ. For a century, ships were built here, at the largest shipyard in Amsterdam. Whole neighborhoods in North Amsterdam, including Tuindorp Oostzaan, were built to house the wharf employees. The district is closely interwoven with the industry. The Nederlandse Droogdok en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij (Dutch Dock and Shipbuilding Company) went bankrupt in 1984 after a restart as NSM.
RDM Rotterdam is the innovation showcase of the Rotterdam port area, where applied science is visualized in an attractive way. Right in the center of the port – yet surprisingly close to the city – the former shipyard of the Rotterdam Drydock Company (RDM) accommodates businesses, education and research. Together they are shaping the new manufacturing industry for both the port and city. A variety of business and cultural events complements this and makes for a dynamic and energetic RDM, a place you must see!
SmartBay Ireland manages the national marine test facility for the development of innovative products and services for the global maritime sector. This includes the trial and validation of novel marine sensors, prototype equipment and the collection and dissemination of marine data to national and international users of the facility. The Marine Institute deployed a number of new sensor platforms in thebay to gather and distribute near-r eal- time data about environmental conditions, pollution levels and marine life.
The purpose of the project was to find out which technologies and methodologies are practical when it comes to rendering monumental buildings. The shared office building, De Groene Bocht, was a part of this pilot. De Groene Bocht is a cooperative of complementary organisations that are frontrunners in sustainable innovation.
Through the "Wireless Taipei ‐ Taipei Infinity" initiative, the Local Government of the city of Taipei has deployed a wireless LAN (WLAN) that covers over 90% of the city's population (2.3 million inhabitants). The service is available free of charge and there are no limits regarding the terms of access and frequency. The initiative has made the City of Taipei into the "City with the world's largest Wi‐Fi" according to JiWire. Citizens, visitors and business travelers can access the internet through their laptops, smartphones and mobile computers using this Wi‐Fi connection.
In many municipalities, provinces and regions, local sustainable energy provisions have already been set in motion or realised. Sustainable (collective) energy provisions are set to play an even greater role in the composition of an area. However, new initiatives encounter numerous problems in the existing market structure, a framework determined by relevant legislation and regulations, the commercial energy market and contract market. Such legal frameworks often prove restrictive in regards to integrating the environmental and energy domains.
NemID is a common secure login on the Internet, whether you are doing your online banking, finding out information from the public authorities or engaging with one of the many businesses that use NemID. NemID is the same login everywhere. Whether you’re doing your online banking or you need to view your tax file, the way you log in will be exactly the same. NemID consists of a user ID, a password and a code card containing codes (one-time passwords).
Estonia has by far the most highly-developed national ID card system in the world. Much more than simply a legal picture ID, the mandatory national card serves as the digital access card for all of Estonia’s secure e-services. The chip on the card carries embedded files which, using 2048-bit public key encryption, enable it to be used as definitive proof of ID in an electronic environment.
The two main goals of creating the card was to enhance the safety and to create an EU-compatible device. The card includes three main services: using for certain transport for personal identification and for electronic signatures (ePASS, eID, eSIGN). The eSIGN function allows you to have qualified electronic signature and by this creating full confidential private documents. The ePass features will empower the citizens to request into the Schengen or other inter-state agreement systems (border crossings, floodgates of entry).