Effectiveness of the IoT in Regional Energy Transition: The Smart Bin Case Study

As part of the European Green Deal, EU aims to become climate-neutral and reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Lignite has long dominated electricity system Greece, providing cheap reliable energy, given abundant low-cost domestic resources at cost increased emission. In line with its national international commitments climate action, Greece needs urgently transform energy overcome technological lock-ins, paving way for a emission economy mid-century. The Internet Things plays significant role in this direction, technologies protection environment creating new jobs. smart bins constitute an interesting proposal areas transition. This research work reflects current situation region Western Macedonia proposes bin project as solution transition post-lignite era. For purpose, survey been conducted municipalities on waste management technology.