The governing council of the Tenerife Cabildo approved a project on Wednesday that will establish a network of 70 sensors across the island to combat forest fires and enhance emergency management using advanced LoRaWAN technology.
The sensors will relay information regarding environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, air and soil quality, and their widespread deployment will ensure coverage of 94% of the territory, as stated by the island’s president, Rosa Dávila, during a press conference.
The investment in this initiative amounts to 1.4 million euros and will be implemented over three years.
While the exact locations of the sensors have not been disclosed, there will be additional connection points in critical areas of the island, such as the Anaga and Teno Biosphere Reserves.
This project offers numerous advantages, including assistance in emergency prevention through the swift detection of forest fires, as well as enhancing environmental protection and public services, as the sensor network will aid in the efficient management of essential services like water supply and transportation.
