Remote collection of resource cost readings

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Monitoring energy resources using the Internet of Things (IoT) can be a valuable tool in Smart City management.

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This technology allows you to collect data on energy consumption and resource costs in real time, analyze them and use them to achieve optimal energy efficiency and reduce costs.

The creation of a monitoring system usually includes the following components:

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Sensors

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Sensors are used that track different types of energy resources. For example, for electricity, sensors connected to electrical meters or measuring devices can be installed. For water or gas, flow sensors are used, which are installed on the corresponding systems or meters.

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Communication network

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Network selection depends on distance and bandwidth requirements. For local monitoring, you can use Wi-Fi, Zigbee or Ethernet. And wireless networks such as 4G, LoRaWAN or NB-IoT allow data to be transmitted over long distances.

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Data analysis and visualization

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Data analysis algorithms are used to process and interpret the collected indicators. Data analysis and visualization allow to process the collected indicators, detect trends, anomalies and predict future consumption. The results of the analysis can be visualized in the form of graphs or diagrams, which simplifies their understanding for users.

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Central server or cloud platform

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Energy consumption data is transmitted to a central server or cloud platform for storage and analysis. A local server provides more control over data, but requires additional equipment and maintenance costs. Cloud platform provides convenient access to data from anywhere, but requires an Internet connection

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Thanks to this data monitoring and analysis system, it is possible to take measures to optimize energy consumption and resource consumption in Smart City. This can include automatic power management, using more efficient equipment, optimizing device schedules, or providing recommendations to users.