The Spanish company Sensovant is specialized in air quality and meteorological monitoring, with markets both nationally and internationally. Now you can find sensors from Sensorbee in their product catalog. Sensovant is not a newcomer in this field. In fact the company has nearly 30 years of experience in instrumentation and control. The team is driven by a true passion which has led the company to an impressive level of experience and knowledge. The truth is that Sensovant is a leading company in the field of measurement and control instrumentation applied to the fields of air conditioning, industry, environment and agriculture. It is located in Valencia, close to the Mediterranean coast. This partnership is a great step to get our air quality sensors out on the European market. We couldn’t be happier to have Sensovant as our partner, says Simon Lexén, CSO at Sensorbee. Through this partnership, our air quality sensors are reaching the Spanish market and other potential Spanish-speaking customers. I truly got a good feeling about this partnership with Sensovant. We understand each other. Both companies are working for a smart and sustainable society, and we are driven by the same kind of passion, Simon Lexén concludes. David Löwenbrand, José M Raimundo, Bror Wijgård, Jonas Blick and Simon Lexén

The European market is the goal for Sensorbee and just recently we have taken a big step to achieve this. We can’t take on the European market alone, we need the strength of collaborations with other companies and resellers. Therefore, let us present our new collaborator: Thingware GmbH. We are happy to announce that Sensorbee has a new collaboration with Thingware GmbH, an IoT and IIoT company in Lausen, Switzerland. Thingware’s journey started in 2017 when Jan Schär founded ShopOfThings.ch, one of the largest marketplaces for IoT products. Within the Thingware GmbH group is also SmartConnect Installations, helping out with installation of IoT products and systems. Thingware GmbH’s goal is to shape the technological landscape of tomorrow and create a smart, efficient and sustainable future. A goal and vision that truly matches Sensorbee. Through this collaboration with Thingware GmbH air quality monitoring with sensors and systems from Sensorbee will be accessible in Switzerland. I am so happy for this collaboration, and our new friendship with the Thingware team! Switzerland has been a goal for a while, and now Sensorbee is finally there. Me and my team are looking forward to a long collaboration with Thingware GmbH. Simon Lexén, CSO at Sensorbee

It’s easy to think air pollution is a problem far away from us. That it’s a problem affecting people in other places of the world, not here. But in fact, poor air quality is a huge global problem affecting everybody, everywhere. First and foremost, air pollution is preventable. We can fight poor air quality and eliminate this problem. This would result in better health, reducing climate change, improving childhood development, strengthening biodiversity, creating equal societies and saving lives. But we need to act now. Better health The air we breathe is polluted with small particles able to penetrate our cells and organs, causing health problems. Cooking on an open fire as well as exhaust from fossil fuels are two sources of air pollution that affect our health in a negative way. The small particles can cause us chronic diseases such as asthma, stroke, heart attack and dementia. Dealing with air pollution would save the lives of millions of people every year. Climate change Air pollution and greenhouse gas are closely related, since they come from the same sources. CO2, NO2, O3, SO2 and CO all contribute to climate change, read more about them here. We really need to reduce emissions now, to fight climate change. Childhood development Babies are breathing polluted air already in their first breath. The small particles affect brain development, mental health and cognitive development all through childhood. Air pollution can lead to physical health problems as well as behavioral issues. Clean air is important for everybody, especially children. Biodiversity Air pollution is an invisible yet extensive threat to ecosystems and biodiversity all over the world. Not only humans are affected by air pollution, but animals and plants as well. Animals' respiratory systems are damaged by pollution and climate change is changing nature and what plants can grow in different areas. Extreme weather such as drought, flooding, wildfires and dust storms are a consequence of climate change- and makes it hard to find food and to survive. Equal societies The people most affected by air pollution and climate change tend to be the ones contributing to the problem the least. Poor and marginalized people in dense populated areas are the ones suffering the most from air pollution. People in communities like this often work in dangerous and toxic environments for a low salary. They pay with their health for someone else’s profit. Fighting air pollution and climate change is also a fight for equal societies. So yes, air pollution is everybody's problem. But what can we do about it? Locally, we can monitor air quality and analyze data of air pollution to understand how to fight the problem in our area. We can learn more and use our knowledge to talk to organizations, companies and politicians. Demand good air quality, and anti-pollution advocacy. We can also make sure to reduce our own contribution to air pollution and emissions in our everyday life. Poor air quality is affecting us all, every citizen in every country. Air pollution is truly everybody’s problem. Would you like to know more about our solution to poor air quality? Read about it here.

Dr. Jim Parker, from the Sustainability Institute of Leeds Beckett University (Great Brittain), embarked on a mission to understand the complexities of city climate. However, the data collection process was far from ideal. He had to manually retrieve data from sensors around the city, often encountering failures or broken equipment. It was during a conversation with Swedish Sensorbee that the idea of a wireless sensor, BeeUrban, was born. Dr. Parker's research focuses on environmental monitoring in urban areas, specifically studying subjects such as air pollution around schools, green barriers, and hot spots in the city. To improve the reliability and accuracy of data collection, he sought a wireless sensor solution capable of providing precise air temperature and humidity data. Additionally, he wanted the data to be uploaded using the GSM mobile network. Uncertain if such a solution was possible, he reached out to Sensorbee. To his delight, Sensorbee not only met his requirements but exceeded expectations. “I was looking for particle sensors and got in touch with Piera. They recommended us to go through Sensorbee and it turned out to be a great match, I literally can’t praise Sensorbee enough!” - Dr. Jim Parker, Leeds Becket University From idea to concept in 9 months Within nine months of their initial conversation, the BeeUrban sensors, capable of recording high-precision data every 15 minutes, are now being installed throughout Leeds. This sensor network will provide valuable insights into the city's climate variations and the positive effects of green spaces. “I am really fond of David Löwenbrand and the Sensorbee team! They have been really responsive and helpful throughout our entire collaboration. I am aware that several companies can deliver similar products and services, but Sensorbees' positive attitude towards working together and creating solutions makes them stand out.” The BeeUrban sensor network not only supports Dr. Parker's current studies but also opens up a world of future research opportunities. In 2023 alone, the BeeUrban sensor network will generate data for two studies focused on trees and small parks in cities. This data will further our understanding of the impact of green spaces on various aspects, such as air quality and temperature regulation. The success of the BeeUrban project showcases the power of collaboration and innovation in advancing city climate research.

SLB is monitoring air quality in the Stockholm region. Now air quality sensors from Sensorbee will be used on Sveavägen when monitoring emissions and pollution. SLB analysis measures both levels of air pollution and meteorological parameters at several stations in and outside the Stockholm region. Air pollution and the weather are connected to each other. Wind, rain and sunshine affects the dispersion of pollution and emissions. Poor air quality is a huge problem both globally and locally. The outside air in Stockholm is polluted due to emissions from traffic, industry, energy systems and seafaring to name a few of the big polluters. This new collaboration means that sensors from Sensorbee will be a part of making an impact on people's lives. Poor air quality is bad for our health, the environment and climate change. SLB analysis monitors air quality on a great scale, and is an important partner for research as well as action projects in Sweden. “We are really looking forward to a long term collaboration with SLB analysis.” David Löwenbrand, CEO at Sensorbee

Youmoni has chosen to integrate Sensorbee’s air quality sensors in its’ IOT platform. Through this collaboration Youmoni users can easily monitor air quality without leaving the platform. Youmoni is working in the transportation & logistics, smart city & property, industry and automated retail sectors. The company has created a flexible and scalable IoT cloud platform so that users can connect and monitor things no matter where they are. Through this new collaboration with Sensorbee, Youmoni is showing the importance of good air quality and making it even easier to monitor. Air quality sensors from Sensorbee will be integrated in the Youmoni IOT platform, making air quality monitoring super easy. Simon Lexén, CSO at Sensorbee and Johan Edgren, founder and CEO at Youmoni. Poor air quality is a huge problem globally. The outside air is usually polluted due to emissions from traffic, industry and heating systems, to name a few of the big polluters. Sensorbee has developed air quality systems with different sensors to provide air quality data, giving insights to take action for both our health and the environment. There are two different sensors; one vehicle mounted sensor and one fixed position sensor, the second is powered by solar panels. 3-4 May Youmoni and Sensorbee will attend the Stockholm Smart City Expo to show the sensors and the platform. You can visit them at their stand, number E:20. “We are so excited for this collaboration with Youmoni! Making air quality monitoring easy and accessible is exactly what we want.” David Löwenbrand, CEO at Sensorbee

The property company Wihlborgs will now use air quality sensors from Sensorbee to monitor air pollution in order to achieve good air quality and a healthy environment in office building Kvartetten in Hyllie, Malmö. Poor air quality is a huge global problem. Outside air is usually polluted due to emissions from traffic, industry, and heating systems, among others. It is essential to take control of polluters to prevent environmental and health problems and to create a green future. Sensorbee has developed air quality systems with different monitors to provide this kind of data, and Wihlborgs will now use this system to monitor air quality in Kvartetten, an office building in Hyllie, Malmö. David Löwenbrand, Simon Lexén and Melker Söremark by the installed sensor. A sensor will be placed outside Kvartetten to monitor air pollution in the local area. The data will inform Wihlborgs of the actions that need to be taken to ensure good air quality for people visiting the office building. "It is essential for us to know what needs to be done to create a healthy environment not just inside our buildings, but also outside and around them. This is an important part of our work towards a WELL certification," says Rickard Berlin, project leader at Wihlborgs. For a green future WELL certification focuses on human health and well-being. WELL consists of 10 concepts, such as a building's air quality, light exposure, movement, thermal comfort, materials, and more. Learning more about the particles and pollutants that exist in the air in different areas is essential to know what actions to take to fight this problem. It is also a key action in fighting climate change. About the sensors Sensorbee started in Linköping in 2018 and has since developed two different sensors: one vehicle-mounted sensor and one fixed position sensor. The sensors collect data and send it to cloud-based software that translates the data into easy-to-understand information. The focus of this collaboration is the fixed position sensor. This sensor gets the small amount of energy it needs from a solar panel attached to the sensor. It is easy to install and connect, and within minutes one can start reading data about the local air quality. "We are so happy for this collaboration. Wihlborgs and Sensorbee have the same values and want to ensure the health of people and a green future," says David Löwenbrand, CEO at Sensorbee.

Air pollution is found in the air both outdoors and indoors. In our homes, schools, offices, malls and gyms. How do you know if there is poor air quality where you are? Let’s take a look at 5 signs of poor air quality. Air pollution is quite tricky, because it is mostly invisible to the human eye. Some people will get physical symptoms of poor air quality and some people will not. Air pollution consists of different kinds of gases and tiny particles that reduce the air quality, and it is present both in the city and in the country. In the city it is caused by cars, buses, airplanes and other combustion vehicles along with construction, industries and heating systems dependent on burning. In the country air pollution occurs through tractors, cars, soil dust, stone quarries and smoke from fires and heating systems. Outdoor air pollution Ground-level ozone is the most common air polluter outdoors in cities. This type of ozone is created when engine gas is released into the air and reacts to the sunlight. Ozone thrives in cities when there is no wind, the sun is bright and the temperature is high. Outdoor air pollution has no boundaries. Poor air quality outdoors can reach far away from the creating source and cause damage to the environment, animals and people. Indoor pollution The most common types of indoor pollution comes from cooking and indoor heating, burning wood or other biomass. Also using fossil fuels for electricity or transport. Worldwide, people working in different industries are affected by indoor pollution. In many parts of the world we spend around 90% of our time indoors. Two pollutants often found indoors are carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide. So, what are signs of poor air quality? Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat Asthma and lung diseases Dizziness Headaches Fatigue 1. Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat Poor air quality can make your face react. Your immune system might respond to air pollution by activating the mucous membranes in your nose and throat, making you cough, sneeze, and your nose run. Maybe you also will get itchy, watering eyes. 2. Asthma and lung diseases Asthma often gets much worse when the air quality is poor. Your lungs will feel tight and maybe the pollutants will trigger asthma attacks. Symptoms of lung cancer and other lung diseases might worsen by poor air quality. Air pollution can also increase the risk of developing these kinds of diseases. 3. Dizziness Dizziness is a common sign of poor air quality. Carbon monoxide will often give this symptom, so be aware! Both carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide have the ability to poison you. Or, in the worst case, kill you. 4. Headaches Do you often get a headache in some places? That is a sign of poor air quality. Environmental irritants are well known headache triggers. People who suffer from migraine often experience that poor air quality triggers their headache. Just like dizziness, headaches can be a sign of carbon monoxide poisoning, or a sign of high carbon dioxide levels. 5. Fatigue Fatigue is another sign of poor air quality. Fatigue is often linked to asthma and other respiratory diseases. When your lung capacity deteriorates you easily run out of energy. How to deal with poor air quality? The first step to deal with poor air quality is to know what you are dealing with. What gases and particles are causing it? In what areas? To find this out you need an air quality system. Sensorbee can provide you with monitors for your specific needs, both indoor and outdoor. With air quality monitors from us you will get accurate data and can analyse the air quality. When you got the data you can take action against poor air quality. Do you want to know more about our air quality system and what we can do to fight air pollution? Contact us today.

26 october 2022, the European Commission published some great news. They want to make stronger rules about water, ground and air pollution. A new goal is about to be set; an environment free of harmful pollution by 2050. The European Commission wants a revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directives and the list of controlled pollutants. The European Commission will set stricter rules for fine particulate matter, PM 2.5, and cut the maximum level allowed by more than half by 2030. Finally, the responsibility for cleaning up pollution is now clarified; from now on the accountability lies with the ones causing pollution. These are steps toward the European Green Deal- an environment free of harmful pollution by 2050. Why? Every year nearly 300 000 Europeans die as a result of air pollution, many of them prematurely. Each day new information comes about the degree to which public health is directly endangered by pollution. We know the water and ground is polluted and we know the air we breathe is not clean. The pollution implies danger and high risks of sickness to humans and the environment. It is not just a huge cost for our health and the earth, it is also a huge economical cost. The cost of healthcare to treat health problems caused by pollution as well as the huge amount of money needed to clean up polluted areas. By tackling pollution and making strict rules now, billions of euros can be saved. Barcelona is one of the most polluted cities in Europe, together with Athens and Milan. The new rules and regulations will prevent pollution from occurring. There will also be a change in norms- the polluter will pay to clean up. Not associations, volunteers, governments or tax-payers. In this way pollution will be tackled from both ways, both preventing pollution and clarifying the responsibility for decontamination. The European Commission is spreading hope with this initiative. They show that they are ready to take action against pollution. But they also encourage you and me to be a part of this. One thing you can do today is to investigate the air quality around you. How is the air quality at your job? How is the air quality in your children's school? How is the air quality in the area where you live? By monitoring air quality you can map the pollutants around you and take action against poor air quality and air pollution. We at Sensorbee will provide you with the tools you need, read more here.

With air quality monitors from Sensorbee you can monitor the pollutants in the air and take action against poor air quality. But what pollutants are we talking about? Let’s take a closer look at these greenhouse gases. You have probably heard about them many times. These pollutants have been the centre of attention for a long time when it comes to climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, has been studying and reporting about the effects of greenhouse gases for more than 30 years. But these emissions have been known and measured for a much longer time. A Swedish scientist named Svante Arrhenius was the first person to calculate the greenhouse effect focusing on CO2 using basic principles of physical chemistry as early as 1896. It is said that modern science focusing on climate change and pollutants started in the 1950s and 60s. The pollutants in focus for Sensorbee So, what pollutants and greenhouse gases are the main focus for air quality monitors from Sensorbee? CO2 (carbon dioxide) is the fourth most abundant gas in the atmosphere being the main greenhouse gas. Burning fossil fuels and deforestation are the main causes of the increased levels of CO2 and also the main causes of global warming and climate change. Plants, algae and cyanobacteria use carbon dioxide in a process which we know as the photosynthesis, and produce oxygen as a waste product. Us humans breathe in oxygen and breathe out CO2. Carbon dioxide is a natural gas around us, but increased levels since the start of the industrial revolution contribute to the greenhouse effect and higher temperatures. Too much CO2 in the air we breathe is dangerous and will cause unconsciousness and suffocation. NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) is mainly found in combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. By natural causes it is introduced to the environment through bacterial respiration, volcanoes and lightning. Nitrogen dioxide as a greenhouse gas is absorbing sunlight and regulating the chemistry of the troposphere, the layer closest to us in the atmosphere. The most prominent source of NO2 is vehicles with internal combustion engines. High levels of nitrogen dioxide in cities are mainly caused by traffic. NO2 can affect your lung capacity and is linked to developing asthma in children. Nitrogen dioxide is a common indoor pollutant through for example gas stoves and tobacco smoke. O3 (ozone) exists in both the stratosphere and the troposphere. In the stratosphere it is an important gas to protect the earth from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. In the troposphere it is a greenhouse gas and prevents heat from leaving the earth. O3 can also be found closer to the ground, for example in lightning, urban smog and it is an attractive gas in several industries. O3 has a specific smell and it can cause harm to the photosynthesis in plants and cause injuries to the lungs in humans. SO2 (sulfur dioxide) is invisible and has a particular smell to it, the smell of burnt matches. It is produced by the combustion of any substance that contains sulfur, such as sulfur-bearing fossil fuels and in the process of copper extraction. SO2 is released naturally by volcanic activity. SO2 exposure can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, nose, and throat with symptoms such as nasal mucus, choking, cough, and reflex bronchi constriction. Long-exposure to SO2 affects the lung defences and worsens existing cardiovascular disease. It also causes damage to animals and plants and it creates acid rain when oxidised to sulfuric acid in the atmosphere. CO (carbon monoxide) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that is lethal. It is produced when fuel burns in cars or trucks, small engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, or furnaces. When CO is inhaled, it mixes with the red blood cells and prevents transportation of oxygen in the bloodstream. The exposure of CO to a person can cause illness and even death. Carbon dioxide is not directly a greenhouse gas, but it affects the abundance of methane and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. All thes pollutants are the main focus for us at Sensorbee. Our goal is to fight poor air quality and help people take action against climate change through monitoring and data. Do you want to read more about our air quality monitors? Click here.

There are different ways to measure the air quality. You can install fixed position monitors and measure the air in one area. You can also install mobile monitors on vehicles and measure different surroundings in motion. Mobile air quality monitors together with fixed position monitors creates an air quality monitoring system which gives you the whole picture of the emissions of the chosen area. Why should you even monitor data of emissions and pollution? The answer is; to fight poor air quality and climate change. Yes, these subjects are huge and overwhelming. Maybe you feel like giving up. But please don’t. Let’s fight this together. One important step is to measure and collect data in the air. Once you have the data you can see the levels of carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide. Decode the data and then you know what actions you need to take. We’ve just updated our mobile air quality monitor. Now it’s even more reliable thanks to the special design of the protective housing. You can fasten the mobile monitors from Sensorbee on the roof of vehicles (cars, buses, trucks etc.) using either the magnetic feet or screws. The mobile air quality monitor is powered by 5V USB cord and has built in cellular connectivity and GPS to geolocate every sample. So you can get the data you need to map emissions. What are the benefits of mobile air quality monitors? There are several benefits using this kind of monitor, here is a list: Mobile air quality monitors from Sensorbee make it possible to measure emissions and pollution in places where fixed position air quality monitors are hard to install. With mobile monitors you can obtain hyperlocal data. Mobile monitors make it possible to extend the geographic area of monitoring, and that gives you even more environmental data to consider and help you to take action. Mobile air quality monitors from Sensorbee are very versatile and can be installed on different kinds of vehicles. With mobile monitors you can get data based on regular journeys, read more about a research project with mobile monitors from Senorbee here. Mobile monitors are small and flexible, but yet powerful. Mobile air quality monitors are a great tool to come across hotspots of emissions and mapping these polluted areas. We, the team on Sensorbee, want to give you the toolset to monitor and fight emissions and pollution. Together we can prevent poor air quality and make the future green. Are you ready to take the fight?

The electrification of cars and buses is a big step towards zero emissions and a society with good air quality. A green and healthy future. But is it true that electric vehicles don’t contribute to any pollution? Let’s start with some history. Electric cars might seem like something new and innovative. But in fact, it isn’t. Did you know the first car ever was electric? Already in the beginning of the 1800s scientists in different countries started to do research and experiment with motors and batteries. The first car as we see it, was an electric wagon with three wheels made by Robert Anderson around 1830. Electric vehicles were a big thing in the late 1800s and the beginning of the 1900s. 1886 Carl Benz introduced his car with an internal combustion engine (ICE) running on petrol. When the ICE cars evolved to be started with electricity instead of with a crank the electric cars got competition on the market. Electric cars became expensive in comparison with petrol cars due to the battery prices and marginalised capacity. The 1900s has been a century focusing on internal combustion engines, but in the 1990s electric cars slowly got back on the market and are now an important part of the fight against pollution and climate change. End of history lesson. Now, let’s take a look at the critical parts of electric cars. Critical voices have been loud about the production of the electricity that electric cars need. Electricity contributes to emissions of CO2 when it is produced, just like petrol and diesel does. The production of electricity in Sweden however, contributes less to emissions than electricity produced in Germany, for example. Another thing to consider is the production of lithium batteries used in electric cars. The batteries contribute more to emissions of CO2 than the production of cars with internal combustion engines. A new report from Umeå Universitet gives another perspective on electric cars and how they contribute to pollution and poor air quality. Electric cars are usually heavier and have wider tires than petrol and diesel cars. This makes electric cars more capable of loosening small particles from the roadway that end up in the air and in our lungs. Even more when they have studded tires. This kind of problem is already an issue in big cities like Stockholm. According to the report, the asphalt particles are harming our lungs and can cause heart diseases and psychological problems. Health problems due to pollution are already a reality and something that needs to be stopped. Otherwise the expenses of the public health, environment and economic loss for society will increase. Sensorbee is part of the solution to these problems. With technology made to measure emissions and pollution both inside and outside you get necessary data to fight poor air quality. When the pollution is measured you get the facts needed to take action. Do you want to know more about our technology and how we together can fight pollution and poor air quality? Contact us!