Table 2.
Sustainable energy management in the fourth industrial revolution.
| Practices | Enablers of Industry 4.0 in sustainable production | Literature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Digitalization of the Energy Demand Sector (DED) | I4.0 technologies, including the IoTs and data analytics, can improve energy efficiency in several sectors, including buildings, transportation, and aviation. While such technology may increase energy consumption overall, it can also improve the energy efficiency of digital products and services. | [2,[5], [6], [7],9,24,[75], [76], [77], [78], [79], [80], [81], [82], [83], [84], [85]] |
| 2 | Digital Transformation of the Energy Sector (DTE) | This process increases the effectiveness of power generation, transmission, and distribution through simulation, big data analytics, and sensor-based monitoring. Renewable energy sources can also be integrated by new technologies like cloud demand response systems, smart charging, and peer-to-peer electricity trading based on blockchain. | [5,12,15,24,76,[84], [85], [86]] |
| 3 | Improved Production Techniques (IPT) | By 2050, additive manufacturing can reduce energy use by up to 20% thanks to its advantages in lighter products, more efficient transportation, less material waste, and more adaptable manufacturing processes. Due to their ability to function effectively in challenging environments and their contribution to the effective manufacture of products that harness renewable energy, industrial robots and automation can also enhance the energy sustainability of manufacturing. | [9,11,12,18,24,76,80,82,83,[87], [88], [89]] |
| 4 | Effective Production Management (EPM) | I4.0 encourages proactive energy efficiency. These features can boost energy management and efficiency in industrial settings, along with sensor-equipped equipment and cloud-based data management tools. In the smart factory, real-time production management and process monitoring can also identify and stop impending machine breakdowns and process fluctuations, creating opportunities for resource conservation. | [2,[10], [11], [12],20,28,76,77,[79], [80], [81], [82],86,[89], [90], [91], [92], [93], [94]] |
| 5 | Effective Production Planning and Control (EPC) | Manufacturers can address energy sustainability demands by utilizing data mining, artificial intelligence (AI), digital twin technology, and industrial simulation to visualize and simulate material flows, automation, and potential manufacturing bottlenecks. Additionally, through virtual commissioning, these tools can assist in troubleshooting and optimizing production lines or cells. | [2,5,9,10,20,28,79,87,[91], [92], [93], [94]] |
| 6 | Intelligent Decision-Making (IDM) | Industry 4.0's information processing capabilities, improved value network communication, and process visibility can support energy sustainability. For instance, IoT, data mining, and big data can gather real-time data from all supply chain points and convert it into useful performance indicators for strategic decision-making. | [2,[9], [10], [11], [12],18,28,76,80,81,84,88,91,92,94] |
| 7 | Innovative Business Models (IBM) | Industry 4.0 connectivity is providing a platform for more outstanding communication between plants, machines, and materials to drive real-time information sharing and decision-making across the company's entire value chain, resulting in an improved customer experience while also decreasing production costs, reducing lead times and increasing the efficiency of quality control. These benefits make Industry 4.0 connectivity an invaluable asset for developing more competitive business models in today's industry. | [5,9,12,21,24,76,78,86,90,93,95,96] |
| 8 | Smart Energy Management Systems (Smart EMS) | Intelligent energy management systems can be created and integrated into production management systems in the manufacturing industry using sensors, IIoT, CPPS, and machinery. These systems can monitor energy consumption at each process step in real-time. They also use artificial intelligence (AI) to plan energy-efficient production and optimize energy supply, contributing to greater energy efficiency. | [2,6,7,[9], [10], [11],15,18,28,78,79,81,[83], [84], [85],87,89,91] |
| 9 | Sustainable Development of New Products (SNP) | Energy-sustainable product design considers the entire product life cycle, from conception to disposal, in the context of Industry 4.0. Digital technologies like virtual reality, robotics, and digital twins are being used to create more energy-efficient products. Project management software and collaborative digital technologies improve the efficiency of efforts to develop new products and promote energy sustainability. | [5,7,11,12,18,20,21,76,77,82,83,88,90] |
| 10 | Digitization of Value Chains (DVC) | Industry 4.0 capabilities present opportunities for the development of effective products and services as well as opportunities for the digitization of supply networks and the entire value creation network. Supply chains are becoming more flexible and energy-efficient overall due to digitization and the emergence of new business models like supply chain as a service. | [7,9,11,12,18,21,76,81,82,86,88,91] |