Every year, millions of Indians leave their traditional rural homes to become new urban citizens. The World Economic Forum predicts that, by 2030, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad will join New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai as megacities – with more than 10 million inhabitants each.
Urbanization is a positive force, because cities create wealth, provide skills and employment, and promote innovation. But uncontrolled growth is unsustainable. If they’re not managed well, megacities drive climate change and the breakdown of traditional family structures, which can lead to social isolation.
The growth of its cities is a tremendous opportunity for India. But ultimately, sensible planning, financing and intelligent technological solutions are required to make the country’s infrastructure capable of accommodating an unprecedented influx of people.
Mobility in urban areas, particularly in relation to air quality and congestion, has a profound effect on our quality of life. As India's cities grow, they must find innovative ways boosting the efficiency of their transportation systems to raise their capacity while reducing CO2 emissions at the same time.
With intelligent operation control and traffic management systems for traffic lights, roads, railways, metro trains, commuter and regional trains, and for toll, parking, tunnel, and signal and electrification systems, Siemens India creates optimised mobility solutions for customers and passengers.
The benefits of smarter buildings
Rather than industry or transportation, buildings are collectively the biggest energy user, accounting for over 40% of the world’s energy consumption. Upgrading existing buildings with intelligent automation technology offers tremendous benefits for the environment and the balance sheet.
No effort against climate change can succeed without tackling the issue of energy consumption in buildings. As extremely valuable long-term assets, buildings are not easily replaced. This means our existing infrastructure must be upgraded with advanced, energy-efficient technology.
The technology offered by Siemens India provides comfort, security and maximum energy efficiency. In fact, 40% energy savings can be realized the through intelligent automation systems – such as the Desigo automation system, which efficiently monitors and controls heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and all other systems. In addition, integrated fire protection maximizes the security of people and property.
Ingenuity for life creates perfect places
We all begin our lives in a perfect place: In our mother’s tummy. A place where it is never too cold, never too warm, never too loud; a place where we can always feel safe and secure. Why shouldn’t all our lives be lived in perfect places?
So improving buildings, working on perfect places, means working towards better lives. Our goal is: Creating perfect places for every stage of life.
Power for sustainable growth
Coal is by far the most important energy source in India – accounting for around 70% of total power generation. To raise grid capacity and resilience, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, innovative business models and technologies are needed in the transition to a sustainable energy landscape.
A reliable energy supply is vital for India’s economic growth and the well-being of its citizens. If the power goes down, the consequences are widespread and immediate. Power grids in many parts of the world are under growing pressure, but the situation looks particularly daunting in India. With an estimated 600 million new electricity consumers by 2040, India will contribute more than any other country to the rise in global demand for energy.
Given that most of the world’s CO2 emissions are produced in cities, India has recognised the urgent need for efficient green power. The government has been collaborating with the IEA to drive the integration of wind power, for example. With Smart Grid technology, highly efficient combined-cycle power plants and advanced wind turbines, Siemens is an end-to-end supplier all of the key components for a sustainable energy network.
