AVEVA, Schneider Electric, and Heriot-Watt University signed an MoU to explore how digital twin technology and industrial software can accelerate low-carbon infrastructure. The partnership targets smarter energy systems, transport decarbonization, and sustainable campus operations, with a focus on optimizing electrolysis for renewable hydrogen production. Key areas include real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decarbonization. The collaboration aims to connect academic research with industrial expertise to support flexible electrolyser operations, which policymakers see as critical for integrating renewables into the grid. This initiative builds on existing work between Heriot-Watt and AVEVA, and could influence how digital tools are applied to complex energy systems. The partnership also opens opportunities for student projects and future research funding.
