The implementing decree of the Transition 5.0 Plan is now close to its final approval and is set to officially introduce incentives for the digitalization and energy efficiency of businesses. This provision not only defines the methods to achieve new energy-saving goals but also establishes the necessary requirements for accessing them. The Transition 5.0 Plan provides incentives for companies investing in advanced technologies and sustainable practices. However, to access the incentives, specific requirements must be met, including interconnection and energy consumption monitoring.
The Transition 5.0 Plan uses the same Annexes A and B as the 4.0 Tax Credit to identify eligible assets. However, the implementing decree specifies that software for business management (Annex B) is eligible for funding only if accompanied by systems for monitoring and visualizing energy consumption.
Interconnection: A Technological Leap
Interconnection, a term that has emerged strongly within Industry 4.0, represents a true technological revolution. It implies greater cooperation between plants, people, and information, both within the factory and along the value chain. To be considered interconnected, an asset must exchange information with the management system, industrial automation control systems, warehouse, and other machines in the plant. This process requires each asset to be uniquely identified with an IP address, thus ensuring information security. Interconnection is not only a mandatory feature but also crucial for data collection and analysis, as well as for evaluating production performance.
To effectively interconnect a factory, solutions must be adopted that allow the integration of different components and business systems.
Energy Interconnection in the New Transition 5.0 Plan
Energy interconnection refers to the ability of an investment in fourth industrial revolution technological assets (4.0 assets) to interact and integrate with advanced energy management systems. In other words, a 4.0 asset must not only perform its primary function but also be able to contribute to energy savings through its integration with monitoring, management, and energy optimization systems. When an investment in 4.0 assets falls under the umbrella of Transition 5.0, the focus shifts from mere technological improvement to sustainability and energy savings. This change means that the rules, timelines, and methods for accessing incentives are those provided by the Transition 5.0 plan, and no longer those of the Transition 4.0 plan.
Energy interconnection makes it possible for investments in technological assets to not only improve production efficiency but also energy efficiency. Under Transition 5.0, investments that enable energy savings must comply with new regulations to benefit from tax incentives, with a specific obligation to attest to interconnection and a new method of recovering the tax credit.
This evolution underscores the growing importance of sustainability and energy efficiency in industry, rewarding companies that invest in technologies capable of contributing to these goals.
Monitoring: Controlling Energy Consumption
Monitoring is closely linked to energy interconnection and represents a fundamental element for obtaining the benefits of the Transition 5.0 Plan. The decree establishes that the purchased assets must ensure a reduction in energy consumption of at least 3% for the entire company or 5% for the specific processes covered by the investment. To demonstrate such savings, companies must use monitoring and visualization systems for energy consumption. Monitoring allows for the collection of real-time data on energy consumption, facilitating the analysis of performance and identifying areas for improvement. The use of advanced software for monitoring and data analysis is essential to ensure continuous optimization of consumption and maintain the sustainability of business operations.
The Role of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) play a very important role in optimizing business operations. The adoption of these technologies allows for cost reduction, improved efficiency, and quick adaptation to the changing market demands. In this context, the integration of robotics and AI contributes to greater competitiveness and innovation.
Ciesse stands out for creating customized solutions for industries, implementing monitoring and interconnection practices that facilitate access to the Transition 5.0 Plan incentives. The solutions offered include the design and integration of advanced automation and control systems, ensuring continuous optimization and detailed visualization of energy consumption.
Industry 5.0
Industry 5.0 represents the latest evolution in the industrial field, marking a fundamental change from the past. This new phase represents a significant transition from the massive automation and connectivity typical of Industry 4.0 to a more integrated and human-oriented model. In the new paradigm, the focus shifts from mere production efficiency to a more advanced collaboration between humans and machines, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotics, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). The goal is to develop production systems that are not only smarter and more adaptable but also more sustainable, using technology not only to automate but to enhance and enrich human work, highlighting creativity, flexibility, and decision-making power.
In an ever-changing market, companies must adopt technologies and strategies focused on sustainability and efficiency. Interconnection and monitoring are essential tools for achieving these goals and accessing the incentives of the Transition 5.0 Plan. With the support of tailor-made solutions like those offered by Ciesse, businesses can not only achieve economic benefits but also create safer, more intuitive, and efficient work environments, where technology enhances human skills.