IoT Gateway Powered by Renewable Energy for Cloud Connectivity and Real-Time Environmental Monitoring
Abdelkader Saïdi, Tarek Boutabba, Saad Mekhilef, Abderrahim Lanani, Chaouki Ghenaï · WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on COMMUNICATIONS archive · 2024
This article presents an enhanced autonomous solar system designed for real-time environmental data acquisition and wireless transmission to a cloud-based server. Utilizing advanced IoT technologies, including an ESP-01 module and Arduino Uno, the system ensures efficient data collection and seamless communication. Various electronic components, such as a step-down module for battery regulation and sensors like DHT11 for temperature and humidity, enhance the systemʼs functionality. In-depth analysis of hardware and software components, as well as implementation of data visualization algorithms, demonstrates the systemʼs capability to accurately capture and transmit environmental data. The proposed systemʼs contributions are significant, offering a reliable and cost-effective solution for real-time environmental monitoring, with applications in agriculture, meteorology, and other fields. The study provides valuable insights into the use of renewable energy sources to address environmental challenges, highlighting the importance of efficient and sustainable energy use. Experimental results indicate a high degree of accuracy in data acquisition and transmission, with minimal energy consumption, thereby underscoring the systemʼs practical viability and effectiveness.