In the heart of Indonesia, a revolution is brewing in the sugarcane fields of Subang City. It’s not a new farming technique or a hybrid crop, but a technological innovation that promises to reshape how we approach agriculture and, by extension, energy production. At the helm of this transformation is Mindit Eriyadi, a researcher from the School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics at the Bandung Institute of Technology. His work, published in the IEEE Access journal, introduces a Unified and Sustainable Sensing as a Service (USSenaaS) framework that could redefine the future of smart systems, particularly in the energy sector.
Imagine a world where every aspect of energy production, from crop cultivation to industrial processes, is monitored and optimized in real-time. This is the vision that Eriyadi and his team are bringing to life. Their USSenaaS framework integrates Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and Sensing as a Service (SenaaS) to create a scalable, interoperable, and resource-efficient sensing solution. The goal? To support sustainable and data-driven decision-making across various domains, with a significant impact on the energy sector.
The framework addresses critical challenges in dependability, scalability, interoperability, data security, and resource optimization. It seamlessly combines sensor networks, connectivity, data management, and energy-efficient systems. “The key is to create a system that is not only efficient but also adaptable to real-world conditions,” Eriyadi explains. “We’ve seen the potential in agriculture, and we believe the same principles can be applied to smart cities, energy management, and industrial automation.”
In Subang City, the framework has already proven its mettle. Deployed in a sugarcane plantation, the system enables real-time environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and optimized crop management. The results are impressive: high levels of availability, reliability, integrity, safety, and maintainability. This translates to improved productivity and sustainability in agricultural practices, which is crucial for the energy sector, given the role of biofuels in the energy mix.
But the implications go beyond agriculture. In the energy sector, for instance, the USSenaaS framework could revolutionize how we monitor and manage energy production and consumption. Smart grids, powered by this technology, could optimize energy distribution, reduce waste, and enhance sustainability. “The potential is enormous,” Eriyadi says. “We’re talking about a transformative approach to addressing the growing demands for sustainable and data-driven solutions.”
The framework’s scalability and versatility are particularly noteworthy. It’s not just about agriculture or energy; it’s about creating intelligent, resilient, and environmentally responsible smart ecosystems. Whether it’s a smart city, an industrial plant, or a renewable energy farm, the USSenaaS framework offers a blueprint for the future.
As we stand on the cusp of a new era in technology, Eriyadi’s work serves as a beacon, guiding us towards a future where sustainability and efficiency are not just buzzwords, but the very foundation of our systems. With the framework’s successful implementation in agriculture and its promising potential in the energy sector, we can expect to see more of these smart systems popping up in various domains. The future is smart, and it’s sustainable. And it’s happening right now, in the sugarcane fields of Subang City, thanks to the pioneering work of Mindit Eriyadi and his team. The research was published in the IEEE Access journal, known in English as the IEEE Open Access Journal.