IoT & Real-Time Tracking
The Edma platform integrates Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enable real-time monitoring and verification of renewable energy production. By utilizing smart meters and connected devices, Edma ensures accurate data collection, fraud prevention, and seamless integration with blockchain storage.
Key Components of IoT & Real-Time Tracking
Smart meters deployed at energy production sites continuously measure, record, and transmit energy data in real time. These devices capture:
Energy generation data (kWh output per source)
Timestamped production records
Energy source identification (solar, wind, hydro, etc.)
Grid injection metrics (monitoring distributed energy supply)
Energy data is encrypted and transmitted using secure communication protocols such as TLS/SSL and MQTT. This ensures:
Tamper-proof energy tracking by preventing unauthorized data alterations.
Low-latency, high-speed transmission for real-time updates.
Reliable communication between IoT devices and blockchain nodes.
IoT-generated energy data is cross-verified through multiple validation layers before being recorded. This process:
Detects anomalies in reported energy metrics.
Prevents fraudulent energy claims by verifying consistency.
Ensures real-time accuracy of renewable energy reporting.
To reduce latency and optimize efficiency, Edma utilizes edge computing within IoT networks:
Processes energy data locally on smart meters before sending it to the blockchain.
Reduces bandwidth usage by transmitting only validated, aggregated data.
Enhances response time for real-time energy monitoring applications.
Once verified, energy data is hashed and stored in decentralized storage solutions. This ensures:
Immutable, verifiable records for energy production.
Efficient retrieval of historical energy tracking data.
Scalability by reducing on-chain data bloat.
By integrating IoT devices with real-time tracking, Edma creates a secure, transparent, and automated energy monitoring system, ensuring data integrity and fraud prevention at every stage.
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