Coral Gables , near Miami , is using smart technology to improve the city 's grid connectivity during hurricanes and storms . IT project director Raimundo Rodulfo initiated a $ 100,000 solar microgrid project backed by batteries and generators helps ensure a sustainable supply of electricity when a storm hits the city . In addition , a smart City Hub has been developed which uses IoT smart sensors before integrating data into single , open platforms to help improve analytics , in areas such as crime .
Coral Gables, near Miami, is using smart technology to improve the city's grid resilience during hurricanes and storms. IT department director Raimundo Rodulfo said a $100,000 solar microgrid pilot backed by batteries and generators helps ensure a sustainable supply of electricity when a storm hits the city. In addition, a Smart City Hub has been deployed which uses IoT smart sensors before aggregating data into single, open platforms to help improve analytics, in areas such as crime.