CORDS

In 2022, the Irish industrial sector accounted for 17.8% of the country’s total energy usage, making manufacturing sector as one of the largest energy consumers. Improving energy efficiency in manufacturing is crucial for reducing Ireland’s energy footprint and achieving environmental goals. Many companies are adopting digitization under Industry 4.0 as part of their sustainability strategies. As a result, the vast amounts of energy-related data generated through digitization remains untapped. Additionally, manufacturing companies are reluctant to share analysed data insights due to the concerns over commercial intelligence, leading to data silos preventing the full potential of these insights from being realized. Analysing energy-related data and sharing the energy-saving patterns across the ecosystem can significantly reduce the time and effort to implement energy-efficient approaches at the manufacturing companies. CORDS ensures that sensitive data remains protected while enabling the sharing of valuable energy-saving strategies across the industry. This collaborative approach not only helps individual companies to further reduce their energy consumption but also drives the entire manufacturing sector towards more sustainable practices. Consequently, the CORDS project is poised to play a pivotal role in decreasing Ireland’s industrial energy usage, thereby contributing to national energy efficiency targets and environmental sustainability goals. The implementation of these advanced data-sharing mechanisms will foster a culture of trust and innovation, paving the way for a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly future for Ireland.