by Chris Cooper | Sep 29, 2023 | Energy
Sunshine = ££££ On sunny days, the Isle of Wight produces more energy than it consumes, yet the current energy infrastructure doesn’t maximize the use of this solar potential. If this project succeeds, the Isle of Wight will become entirely energy...
by Chris Cooper | Dec 24, 2021 | Digital Twins
What is the Point of a Digital Twin Digital twins (DT) was a term coined by Michael Grieves in 2002. “It is based on the idea that a digital informational construct about a physical system could be created as an entity on its own. This digital information would be a...
by Chris Cooper | Dec 24, 2021 | Digital Twins
Great ideas that require lots of data are difficult to execute. The original rationale for a project can often get lost. Realising a digital twin and smart city project is no different. They too require vast amounts of data, and with many stakeholders and competing...
by Chris Cooper | Dec 24, 2021 | Smart City
As an experienced smart city consultant, I have a good idea as to the chances of success of a smart city project just from the questions asked by the project team. The thing is, every place is different. The start and end points, as well as the bits in between, are...
by Chris Cooper | Nov 14, 2021 | Smart City
Many commentators are theorising about the impact of the post-Covid world on our cities, towns and other urban spaces. Will our previously busy city centres ever be the same again? Has the virus tamed our enthusiasm to get together, connect and...
