Rockwell Automation
The Energy Observer project is an incredible illustration of the future, and showcases what can be achieved when forward thinkers, innovators, makers and suppliers all share a common mindset towards addressing the energy needs of future generations.
Rockwell Automation has been an official technology supplier of Energy Observer since 2017. It’s hardware, software and information solutions play a vital role in maintaining and managing the vessel’s energy infrastructure; not only controlling energy generation, storage and expenditure, but also delivering the essential operational data that gives the crew access to vital real-time information.
Rockwell Automation is a global supplier of industrial automation and information technology, delivering next-generation solutions, services and support to a huge and diverse array of industries across the globe.
For many years it has held itself accountable with key policy principles, one of which is a commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.
As such, its stated mission is ‘to improve the quality of life by making the world more productive and sustainable’, and this matches very well with Energy Observer missions.
Roland Reynaud (Energy Observer) & Gilles Pacaud (GM Rockwell France)