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in the Environment.
Abstract— As environmental sustainability issues grow, IoT energy (Doe & Row, 2018)[32] Inspired by these
devices need creative energy solutions. This project aims to limitations, this work aims to close the knowledge gap
support autonomous environmental monitoring in IoT between theoretical study and real-world implementation by
networks by investigating energy harvesting approaches. We offering a thorough evaluation of energy harvesting
conducted simulations to model energy patterns and network
technologies in Internet of Things networks in various
communication efficiency, and we deployed Internet of Things
sensors equipped with solar, vibration, and thermal energy
environmental contexts. The requirement for reliable data
harvesters in various situations. Under ideal circumstances, transmission and environmentally friendly energy solutions
solar harvesters were the most efficient source of energy, that can sustain the ongoing operation of Internet of Things
meeting up to 80% of the demands of the Internet of Things devices is what motivates this study. The objectives of this
devices. Thermal harvesters demonstrated promise in study are to: 1) Assess solar, vibration, and thermal energy
industrial settings, but vibration harvesters fared well in urban harvesters' performance and efficiency in various
settings. There was a high level of network stability and over environmental scenarios; 2) Examine how different energy
95% communication uptime. There is a lot of potential for sources affect the dependability and effectiveness of IoT
long-term environmental monitoring with the combination of network communications; 3) Create an integrated framework
energy harvesting and IoT networks. The most practical
for environmental monitoring in IoT networks that
solution turned out to be solar harvesting. To fully realize this
promise, future research should investigate hybrid harvesting maximizes energy harvesting and consumption. This study
strategies and enhance energy storage technology. offers three contributions: First of all, it offers factual
information contrasting the efficiency of different energy
Keywords— Thermal harvesters, environmental monitoring, and collecting devices in diverse settings. Second, it addresses
IoT. communication issues by evaluating the dependability of
IoT networks running on gathered energy. Thirdly, it
I. INTRODUCTION suggests a brand-new comprehensive energy management
Data collecting has been transformed by the Internet of system designed specifically for Internet of Things
Things (IoT) in a number of industries, most notably environmental monitoring applications.
environmental monitoring. However, serious questions
about the energy consumption of IoT devices and the effects
of their broad battery use on the environment are raised by
their widespread deployment (Smith et al., 2020)[34]. A
viable substitute for powering Internet of Things devices in
an environmentally friendly manner is energy harvesting
technologies, which transform ambient energy sources
including solar, thermal, and kinetic energy into electricity
(White, 2021)[35]. While individual energy harvesting
devices have been thoroughly studied in controlled
environments in the past, the integration of these
technologies within functioning IoT networks has not
Fig. 1: Flow of Typical Energy Harvester
always been addressed (Johnson & Lee, 2019)[33]. In
addition, a thorough examination of these technologies'
performance in various environmental settings is lacking,
II. LITERATURE SURVEY
which is critical for practical applications (Clark et al., 2019)
[31]. Furthermore, the practical deployment of such systems The rapid evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the
is limited by the underutilization of the efficiency and proliferation of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) across
dependability of IoT communications driven by gathered diverse applications—from industrial automation and
environmental monitoring to smart agriculture and health integrating these energy harvesting methods with
monitoring—necessitate sustainable and efficient power sensors and wireless communication units, including
management strategies to ensure long-term, reliable energy storage and management considerations to
operation. Traditional power sources, such as batteries, pose ensure uninterrupted operation. Case Studies and
limitations due to their finite lifespan and the environmental Applications: This section might present specific
impact of their disposal. As such, energy harvesting has examples where energy harvesting technologies have
emerged as a crucial technology, offering a greener been successfully implemented in pipeline monitoring,
alternative by scavenging energy from the environment to discussing the context, implementation challenges, and
power devices. This literature survey introduces a selection outcomes. Challenges and Future Directions: Detailed
of scholarly papers that explore various facets of energy analysis of the technical and environmental challenges
harvesting technologies, their implementation in IoT and facing energy harvesting in remote and harsh pipeline
WSNs, and their potential to foster advancements in several environments. Exploration of emerging technologies
fields by enabling self-sufficient, maintenance-free device and research directions, such as nanomaterials for
operations. improved energy conversion efficiency or hybrid
systems that combine multiple energy harvesting
“Energy harvesting schemes for internet of things: a
methods for reliability.
review (2022):2. “ Energy harvesting is a technique
used in the Internet of Things (IoT) to power devices “ Survey – Energy harvesting sources and techniques
by capturing and converting ambient energy from the for internet of things device”(2020):Energy harvesting
surrounding environment.Energy Harvesting plays a vital role in powering Internet of Things (IoT)
Technologies: The section would detail various energy devices, enabling them to operate without relying on
harvesting methods, including solar (photovoltaic), traditional power sources.Energy Harvesting Sources:
thermal (thermoelectric), mechanical (vibration, Solar (Photovoltaic) Energy: Advantages and
piezoelectric), and RF (radio frequency) energy limitations for IoT devices, including variability and
harvesting. Each method's principles, advantages, form factors. Vibration (Kinetic) Energy: Exploring
limitations, and suitability for different IoT how ambient mechanical movements can be converted
applications would be discussed. Integration with IoT into electrical energy, suitable for industrial or
Devices: Discussion on how energy harvesting vehicular IoT applications. Thermal Energy: Utilization
technologies are integrated into IoT devices, including of temperature gradients, beneficial in environments
design considerations, energy storage (e.g., with heat-producing processes. RF Energy Harvesting:
supercapacitors, rechargeable batteries), and power Capturing ambient radiofrequency energy from sources
management circuits.Case Studies: The article might like cell towers and WiFi routers. Wind and Water
present case studies or examples of real-world IoT Flow: Potential for micro-scale wind or water turbines
applications that successfully utilize energy harvesting, in specific IoT applications. Techniques and
highlighting practical challenges and solutions.Recent Technologies: Discussion of the mechanisms behind
Advances: A review of the latest research each energy harvesting method, including piezoelectric
advancements, such as novel materials, innovative materials, thermoelectric generators, and photovoltaic
harvesting techniques, and improvements in energy cells. Integration challenges and solutions for IoT
conversion efficiency. devices, focusing on size, efficiency, and energy
storage. Comparative Analysis: A comparison of the
"Review of energy harvesting techniques in wireless
different sources and techniques in terms of power
sensor-based pipeline monitoring networks" (2022):
output, reliability, application suitability, and
Wireless sensor-based pipeline monitoring networks
environmental impact. Case Studies: Examples of
require a continuous power supply for reliable
successful implementations of energy harvesting in IoT
operation, and energy harvesting techniques offer a
projects, highlighting innovative approaches and
promising solution to address this challenge.Overview
lessons learned.
of Pipeline Monitoring Networks: Brief description of
how wireless sensor networks are used in pipeline “A survey of wearable energy harvesting systems”
monitoring, including sensor types, data collected (e.g., (2021): Wearable energy harvesting systems enable the
pressure, flow rate, temperature), and communication generation of electrical power from ambient sources to
technologies.Energy Harvesting Techniques: Solar sustain the operation of wearable devices.Types of
Power: Suitability for above-ground pipeline sections, Wearable Devices: A synopsis of the several kinds of
with discussions on solar panel size, efficiency, and wearable technology, ranging from fitness bands and
storage. Vibration Energy Harvesting: Utilizing smartwatches to implantables and smart fabrics.
vibrations and mechanical stress from pipeline Sources of Energy Harvesting: Mechanical energy is
operations to generate power. Thermal Energy the energy that is extracted from vibrations, pressure
Harvesting: Capturing temperature differentials changes, or body motions. Triboelectric, piezoelectric,
between the pipeline and its surroundings to generate and electromagnetic generators are a few possible
electricity, especially in pipelines carrying hot fluids or techniques. Thermal energy is the process of
in geothermal areas. Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting: converting temperature variations into electrical energy
Potential applications in converting mechanical stress by using body heat and thermoelectric generators. Solar
from fluid flow or environmental vibrations into energy: Including solar cells into wearable technology
electrical energy. RF Energy Harvesting: Exploring the while taking small surface area flexibility and
feasibility of using electromagnetic fields from nearby efficiency into account. RF Energy harvesting is the
transmission lines or communication signals as an process of extracting energy from background radio
energy source. System Integration: Discussion on
waves, which is especially helpful in cities with Power Point Tracking (MPPT). These technologies are
extensive signal coverage. essential for the efficient management of power generation
"Feasibility of Energy Harvesting in Industrial variability and the scalability and practicality of hybrid
Automation Wireless Networks " (2011): Energy power producing systems. They also provide compatibility
harvesting in industrial automation wireless networks with load or storage systems.
offers the potential for self powered and maintenance-
free operation of devices, reducing the need for This literature review dives into the most recent
frequent battery replacements or wired power breakthroughs and research efforts in hybrid power
connections.Industrial Wireless Networks: Describes generating systems, with a focus on the synergistic
the function and setup of wireless networks in the integration of solar and wind energy sources, as well as the
context of industrial automation, covering common creative conversion and control mechanisms that enable
network structures, communication protocols, and their effectiveness. This study seeks to provide useful
sensor kinds. Technologies for Harvesting Energy: insights into the development of more sustainable, efficient,
Vibration Energy: This category focuses on and resilient energy solutions for a greener future by
piezoelectric and electromagnetic techniques for reviewing present technologies, obstacles, and future
harnessing energy from ambient vibrations and prospects in depth.
industrial machines. Thermal Energy Harvesting: The
investigation of thermoelectric generators as a means A. Power Generation Stage
of producing energy from waste heat generated by
industrial processes. Solar and Light Energy: The
Solar Energy: Solar radiation is a powerful and plentiful
viability of photovoltaic cells for both indoor and
resource that is used to generate solar energy. It can generate
outdoor use in locations with adequate lighting. RF
Energy Harvesting: The ability to extract energy from power without producing greenhouse emissions, making it
dedicated or ambient radiofrequency sources in an sustainable and renewable. The technology that is mostly
industrial environment. utilised to convert solar energy into electricity is known as a
photovoltaic (PV) cell, or solar cell. Photons, or light
particles, are absorbed by PV cells, which then release
electrons to create an electric current. Large-scale solar
III. PROPOSED METHOD power plants and little rooftop installations are both possible
with solar power systems. Their remarkable scalability and
The constant quest of sustainable and clean energy solutions versatility render them perfect for an array of uses,
has pushed hybrid power production systems to the forefront encompassing commercial, residential, and industrial
of the renewable energy revolution. As the globe grapples domains.
with the rising repercussions of climate change and the finite
nature of fossil fuels, the incorporation of renewable energy Wind Energy: Another renewable energy source, wind
sources such as solar and wind into a unified power energy uses wind turbines to transform wind energy into
generation system has emerged as a source of hope. These mechanical power, which can then be used to generate
systems, which are distinguished by their capacity to capture electricity. A wind turbine's main components are a
and integrate the strengths of many renewable sources, generator, a gearbox, and a rotor with blades; the gearbox is
represent a promising approach towards lowering carbon essential because it converts the turbine blades' relatively
footprints, assuring energy security, and promoting slow rotation into the high-speed rotation needed by the
environmental sustainability. generator to produce electricity efficiently. The Permanent
Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG[19]), a type of
Systems for producing hybrid electricity, especially those generator that is frequently used in wind turbines, is a
that blend the complimentary dynamics of wind and solar reliable and efficient generator. The best locations for wind
energy, are a prime example of the creative solutions being energy are those with strong, steady winds.
created to deal with the unpredictable and erratic nature of Solar-Wind Hybrid Energy System: A hybrid system
renewable energy sources. Solar energy is a dependable integrates solar and wind energy to make the most of both
daytime energy source because of its enormous potential and resources. For example, solar power generation peaks during
the simplicity with which photovoltaic cells can convert sunny daylight hours, while wind energy can be more
sunlight straight into electricity. [22]Contrarily, wind energy consistent overnight and during cloudy or stormy periods
harnesses the kinetic energy of moving air to increase the when solar generation is low. This complementarity helps to
system's capacity to produce electricity under a range of mitigate the variability and intermittency of each energy
climatic conditions, including those where solar power is source, leading to a more reliable and consistent power
less efficient.. supply. Hybrid systems are especially useful in remote or
off-grid locations where connecting to a central power grid
These two renewable energy sources need to be combined is not practical or economically feasible.
into a single system utilising complex conversion and
control methods in order to produce a steady and reliable B. Conversion or Controller Stage
power production. Enhancing the efficiency and reliability
of the hybrid system requires the conversion/controller Conversion: A rectifier is used to convert the AC output
stage, which incorporates technologies like inverters, from the wind turbine into DC, matching the DC output
rectifiers, and sophisticated controllers with Maximum from the solar panels. This unified DC output can then be
used directly by DC loads or stored in batteries for later use. Hybrid Controller: Manages energy input and output,
For AC loads, an inverter is required to convert the energy ensuring optimal charging from solar and wind sources
from the solar panels into DC. and discharging to meet home energy demands.
Controller: An essential part of controlling the input from
solar and wind energy sources is the controller, which also IoT Devices & Sensors: Deployed across the system
controls battery charging to prevent overcharging or deep for real-time data collection on energy production,
discharging, thus prolonging the life of the storage system. storage levels, and consumption.
More sophisticated controllers may come equipped with
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology[24], Communication Module: Facilitates data transmission
which maximizes the conversion of solar and wind energy from IoT devices to the ThingSpeak platform and
into electricity, guaranteeing that the system runs as receives control commands for appliance management.
efficiently as possible under all circumstances.The
amalgamation of these phases facilitates a more efficacious
and eco-friendly methodology for energy production,
capitalizing on the advantages of solar and wind power. A. Description of IoT Sensors and Devices Used
Hybrid systems represent the possibilities for renewable
energy technologies to cooperate, offering a feasible The system uses a range of Internet of Things sensors and
resolution to energy requirements while diminishing gadgets, each with a distinct purpose:
dependence on non-renewable sources.
Environmental Sensors: To forecast the potential for
energy production, measure temperature, wind speed,
IV. PROPOSED SYSTEM and solar irradiation.
The architecture of the solar-wind hybrid energy system is Energy Production Sensors: These sensors track the
made to effectively capture and maximise renewable energy rates of energy production in real time and are mounted
for domestic usage. Fundamentally, the system combines a to the solar panels and wind turbine.
wind turbine and solar panels, which are then fed into a
shared energy storage unit and controlled by an advanced Battery Level Sensors: Check that the battery bank is
Internet of Things monitoring system. not overcharged or severely drained by keeping an eye
on its charge levels.
Battery Bank: Stores electrical energy for use when 2. Data Collection
solar and wind generation is insufficient.
The IoT devices integrated into your solar and wind energy
Inverter: Converts DC electricity from the battery installations provide data to ThingSpeak. Detailing is
bank into AC electricity for home appliances.
required here: Automated Load Management: Predictive analytics
and the system's current energy condition indicate the
Sensor Integration: Describe the many kinds of sensors that best times to turn on and off non-essential appliances.
are employed in the solar-wind system (such as temperature, These appliances are controlled automatically.
wind speed, and photovoltaic (PV) output sensors) and how
these sensors are connected to Internet of Things (IoT) User Preferences: By utilising a web interface or
devices that can communicate data to ThingSpeak.The mobile app, homeowners can establish preferences that
process of transmitting data from the sensors to ThingSpeak the system takes into account while optimising, thereby
is described in Data Transmission. In order to allow the balancing energy efficiency and user comfort.
sensors to send data to the ThingSpeak platform via the
internet, this may entail Wi-Fi, LoRa, or other Internet of
Things connection technologies.
VI. RESULT AND DISCUSSION
3. Real-Time Monitoring
Utilising data gathered through ThingSpeak, the analysis
Describes in further detail how ThingSpeak makes it
possible to monitor the energy system in real time. assesses the effectiveness of the suggested solution in
comparison to conventional energy systems that do not
Dashboard Configuration: Explain how to configure include IoT.
a dashboard in ThingSpeak to view the data being Display of Information Gathered Using ThingSpeak
gathered in real-time, including battery levels, ThingSpeak data gathered during a predetermined time
connected home appliance consumption rates, and the period offers thorough insights on the functioning of the
current energy generating rates from solar and wind
system, such as:
components.
Data on Energy Production: Hourly tracking of solar
Alarms and Notifications: Describe how proactive and wind energy generation rates demonstrated the
energy system management is made possible by variability in production caused by weather and time of
configuring ThingSpeak to deliver alarms or day.
notifications in response to predetermined conditions, Battery Storage Levels: The system's capacity to store
such as low battery levels or unusually high excess energy for usage during times of low output was
consumption rates.
demonstrated by the continuous monitoring of the
4. Data Analysis battery bank's charge levels.
Energy Consumption Patterns: Analysing the energy
Describes ThingSpeak's analytic capabilities and how they flow within the home was made possible by data on the
are used to optimise energy use. energy consumption of linked home appliances, which
identified peak usage periods.
Matlab Integration: Talk about how MATLAB has been Conditions of the Environment: Data on wind speed
integrated with ThingSpeak to enable the platform to run
and sunshine intensity were used to help correlate the
MATLAB code for advanced data analytics. Predictive
analysis, trend analysis, and optimisation algorithms are a energy production data with the environmental
few examples of this. parameters.