Smart city
Shaping the future, putting sustainability into practice
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Smart city solutions from Equans Switzerland
In a rapidly changing world, cities, municipalities and businesses face the challenge of becoming more efficient, environmentally friendly and a better place to live.
At Equans Switzerland, we understand these challenges and offer customised smart city solutions for future-proof infrastructure, sites and districts. With our innovative technologies and services, we help you conserve resources, improve mobility and make your city smarter. From data collection using drones and the networking of electric cars and lighting to sensor-based IoT applications – together with you, we are shaping a sustainable future.
One smart city – four spheres of activity
Our four spheres of activity offer holistic solutions for intelligent and sustainable urban development.
We use state-of-the-art technology to create networked, efficient and secure infrastructure for the future.
Smart energy and environment
Intelligent use of resources: We offer sustainable solutions for the environmentally friendly and efficient use of energy. With our technologies, we create intelligent systems that optimise energy consumption and help reduce environmental pollution. Sensors that measure energy demand in real time and smart power grids that prevent shortages are just part of what Equans Switzerland offers.
Smart mobility
Safe and efficient travel: Mobility is a key factor in the development of smart cities. Our solutions create clean, safe and efficient mobility in public and private transport. From smart traffic guidance systems to charging stations for electric vehicles – we make mobility intelligent and sustainable.
Smart security
A new take on security: Security is the basic prerequisite for cities that are good places to live. We develop networked solutions that increase public security and make everyday life easier. Be it through intelligent surveillance systems, access systems based on number plate recognition or smart car park routing systems – we help you make your city more secure.
Smart city map
The world’s smallest smart city: This prototype of a smart city gives you a close-up look at how modern technologies make cities smarter. From smart lighting systems and networked infrastructure to intelligent mobility solutions – this is where the future becomes tangible.
Smart city site
in Niedergösgen
Welcome to the world’s smallest smart city
Experience first-hand what networked efficiency means in a smart city – an exclusive tour of the Equans Switzerland smart city site in Niedergösgen allows you to discover our innovative use cases in person – from intelligent lighting systems to sustainable mobility solutions and networked security concepts.
See how solar roads generate energy, smart lampposts serve as charging stations and drones deliver valuable data. Our experts will guide you through the «world’s smallest smart city» and show you how pioneering technologies are already making everyday urban life more efficient and pleasant. Get inspired and experience the future of your city.
Smart-City-Areal
Oltnerstrasse 61
5031 Niedergösgen
Switzerland
Use cases
From research to practice
Our smart city use cases realistically show how intelligent technologies make cities and municipalities fit for the future. Discover eleven innovative applications that bring sustainability, security and efficiency to urban spaces.
Retrofitting smart lighting
By converting existing lighting systems, we not only create energy-efficient lighting, but also a connected data network. Equans Switzerland solutions make it possible to save electricity and collect valuable data at the same time.
Your first step towards a smart city.
Smart lighting and lamppost chargingFrom light to charging
Imagine if your street lamps were also charging stations for electric vehicles. Our solution makes exactly that possible for the sustainable, dual use of existing infrastructure.
Make the use of your lighting twice as smart.
Smart security and smart mobilityConnected and secure parking
Our solutions for secure mobility allow access control based on number plate recognition and also allocate free parking spaces. For greater security and convenience in urban spaces.
Discover the future of parking.
Wattway solar roadEnergy from the road
With Wattway, we’re turning roads into solar energy producers. The drive-over photovoltaic panels generate clean, renewable energy locally, independently and sustainably.
Roads as the power plant of the future.
IoT and data platformIntelligent use of data
Sensors continuously collect data, which is processed and visualised in our platform to give you a comprehensive overview of your infrastructure and allow you to make data-driven decisions.
Harness the power of data for your city.
Data collection with aerial dronesEfficient air analysis
We use our drones to collect data from the air quickly and accurately, enabling a detailed assessment of infrastructure and assisting with the planning of optimisation measures.
Fly towards efficiency.
GetYourSpace light analysisMobile and efficient
Our mobile light analysis identifies the current lighting situation and provides concrete ideas for optimisation, making public lighting safer and more energy-efficient.
Optimise your city lighting in the blink of an eye.
Smart lighting from Zumtobel/ThornCustom-designed light
Our customised lighting solutions combine modern lighting technology with intelligent controls, creating a secure and resource-conserving lighting solution for every environment.
Light that makes your city smarter.
Smart securityProtection for sensitive infrastructure
Our security solutions use multi-sensor cameras and event-controlled alarms, enabling us to reliably protect critical infrastructure – with round-the-clock remote monitoring.
Protect what’s important to you.
Power-to-gas (P2G) systemHydrogen for mobility
We use Switzerland’s first commercial power-to-gas plant to produce green hydrogen using hydropower, which is one of the ways we contribute to decarbonising the transport sector.
Drive into the future with green hydrogen.
Smart mobilityClean and emission-free travel
Our charging stations for electric vehicles supply your fleet with electricity from renewable sources. For sustainable and emission-free mobility.
Charge your future – with sustainable energy.
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