Internet of Things (IoT) and the Energy Sector

Naser Hossein Motlagh, Mahsa Mohammadrezaei, Julian Hunt and Behnam Zakeri
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Naser Hossein Motlagh: Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki, FI-00560 Helsinki, Finland
Mahsa Mohammadrezaei: Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
Julian Hunt: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Behnam Zakeri: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria

Energies, 2020, vol. 13, issue 2, 1-27

Abstract: Integration of renewable energy and optimization of energy use are key enablers of sustainable energy transitions and mitigating climate change. Modern technologies such the Internet of Things (IoT) offer a wide number of applications in the energy sector, i.e, in energy supply, transmission and distribution, and demand. IoT can be employed for improving energy efficiency, increasing the share of renewable energy, and reducing environmental impacts of the energy use. This paper reviews the existing literature on the application of IoT in in energy systems, in general, and in the context of smart grids particularly. Furthermore, we discuss enabling technologies of IoT, including cloud computing and different platforms for data analysis. Furthermore, we review challenges of deploying IoT in the energy sector, including privacy and security, with some solutions to these challenges such as blockchain technology. This survey provides energy policy-makers, energy economists, and managers with an overview of the role of IoT in optimization of energy systems.

Keywords: internet of things; IoT applications; energy efficiency; energy in buildings; smart energy systems; smart grid; flexible demand; energy storage (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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