As countries’ urban populations grow, cities face the challenge of directing enough power to meet everyone’s needs while retaining the functions of these outdated power grids. Current electric grids, which were built decades ago, are unreliable, expensive to operate, and inefficient. A single fallen tree branch can cause blackouts in areas for extended periods of time. Not to mention that these power grids harm the environment by increasing pollution levels.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the technological prowess to change the way cities are planned around the world. IoT connects people and governments to smart city solutions through Smart Grid technology, which has been specially designed to replace older structures. The advantages of investigating IoT monitoring and regulation in relation to smart grids are as follows:
Energy Efficiency
Through usage and data maintenance, smart grid technologies will aid in lowering energy consumption and expenses. Intelligent lighting, for example, will be able to regulate usage across distinct areas, quickly adapt to external factors such as rain or fog, change the output to meet the specific time of day or particular traffic conditions, and predict and address lighting outages in real-time. Consumers can use mobile interfaces to control the temperature of their home thermostats while they are at work or on vacation.
Renewable Energy
Smart Grid technologies use fewer batteries, are more environmentally friendly, and are designed to reduce peak load on distribution feeders. Developers can even strive to incorporate green technology into their IoT smart management systems in order to create more sustainable grids. Wind turbines, solar cells, microgrid technologies, and feeder automation systems can all help to improve multiple stages of the distribution chain.
Transportation System
Smart IoT sensors can collect data in real-time and transmit it to drivers and authorities. This will eventually reduce traffic congestion, provide elevated parking solutions, notify drivers of traffic incidents and structural damage to cityscapes, and allow automated payments at road tolls and parking gates. IoT technology will most likely be able to wirelessly charge electric vehicles in the future.
Management of Waste and Water
Smart cities boost productivity while lowering costs in waste and water management applications. IoT applications provide real-time data to help track inventory and reduce theft/loss. Similarly, cloud-based technologies and traffic management can improve scheduling and time spent on specific routes. Smart energy analytics can collect data on water flow, pressure, and temperature, among other things, to help consumers keep track of their usage habits.
Yibai LED Lighting is one of many global international players at the forefront of the smart grid and Internet of Things revolutions. The brand has extensive experience in energy management and energy metering and is regarded as a leading expert in the field.
