How to Build a Smart City

Smart cities are revolutionizing urban living by integrating technology to improve efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life. Whether cities want smart sprinklers to reduce water waste, traffic flow sensors to provide accurate schedules for public transportation, or anything in between, setting up the infrastructure to support these applications is often overlooked.

In this blog we’ll be outlining how you can easily deploy the infrastructure necessary to build a smart city using NERGY.

• Smart City Applications Supported by NERGY
• Why Choose NERGY for Your Smart City?

Installing fiber at a new location can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000 per mile. Multiply this cost by a handful of sites, and a city council or commission could be looking at approving a $100,000+ bill just to install the internet. This doesn’t include the recurring monthly costs and maintenance.

Since NERGY is a wireless solution, this means you can mount the Kit to light poles, attach it to a trailer, or mount it to the side of any building. Not only does this greatly reduce install costs, but also helps to maintain the natural beauty your community has to offer.

We also understand that every city has different capabilities when it comes to electrical access. That’s why we make it easy for you to power your NERGY solution with three available power options.

NERGY integrates with nearly any IoT device, enabling you to take full advantage of the most popular smart city applications. Below are just a few ways you can use the connectivity provided by NERGY to build out your smart city.

Enhance security and convenience in public buildings with smart locks that can be remotely monitored and controlled. For large outdoor areas with visitor centers or bathrooms like state parks, this could help park rangers and maintenance personnel lock doors remotely, rather than travel to and from each location every day.

Optimize water usage with smart sprinkler systems that adjust based on weather conditions and soil moisture levels. NERGY’s connectivity allows for real-time adjustments and monitoring, promoting water conservation and efficient landscaping.

Improve public safety with high-resolution security cameras that provide continuous surveillance. NERGY enables live alerting if movement is detected in a restricted area or after hours, and can automatically send alerts to local law enforcement if needed.

What if you could send garbage collectors only to addresses that you knew needed service? With weight sensors placed inside garbage bins, city workers can optimize their routes and make sure to collect exactly when residents inside city limits have trash to throw away.

NERGY’s three power options ensure your smart city applications remain operational, even during power outages. The adaptive power option includes a battery backup that can stay online for up to 24 hours after power is lost. Additional battery life can be added if needed.

As your smart city grows, NERGY can easily be upgraded to accommodate additional devices and sensors.

There are a myriad of benefits NERGY can offer your city to make for a cost-effective solution. Whether that’s reduced fuel usage thanks to smart lock technology or less water and electricity waste due to more effective leak and usage monitoring, NERGY is an investment into your city’s infrastructure that can pay for itself over time.

Using NERGY’s solar power option, you can build an environmentally sustainable city, opening yourself up to additional grants and funding from federal and state programs.