Inscio Roofs sensors play an important role in implementing, managing, and measuring sustainability measures. However, we are increasingly being asked about the CO2 impact of these sensors.
We can divide this impact into two parts: tax and savings. The production and transport of our sensors have a CO2 impact. In the table below, we quantify this per sensor based on key figures from public sources.
| Kg CO2 | Per unit | |
| LI battery (8500 mAh at 3.5 volts) | 3,00 | 100 kilograms per kWh |
| PCB (3.5 x 6.5 cm) | 0,02 | 7.1 kilograms per square meter |
| Plastic housing (150 grams) | 0,35 | 2,341 kilograms per ton |
| Cable and antenna (80 grams) | 0,19 | 2,341 kilograms per ton |
| Shipping (Sea freight 300 grams) | 0,05 | 151 kilograms per ton |
| Sand cement mix for sensor | 1,04 | 866 kilograms per ton |
| Cardboard box (20 grams) | 0,02 | 940 kilograms per ton |
| Total CO2 impact Sensor | 4,67 |
The savings achieved by using our sensors are more difficult to quantify in terms of kilograms saved, but they are much greater than the tax:
- Real-time insight means fewer (or no) inspections and therefore less traffic movement is required.
- Insight enables just-in-time maintenance. This avoids risks, prevents damage, eliminates the need for repairs, reduces the use of materials, eliminates the need for people to travel to the site, and avoids all associated indirect impacts (hidden costs).
- In addition to insight into moisture, we also provide insight into temperature throughout the building. This insight enables more effective heating, allows insulation problems to be identified earlier, and enables effective intervention. Ultimately, this leads to optimal comfort for the residents/users of the property.
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