SUSTAIN-IT will develop three use cases for green monitoring in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools, focusing on solar energy, air quality, and water quality monitoring. These use cases will allow users to read sensor data and display the current values. As part of the pilot implementation, students will analyse the data collected from their chosen use case and propose innovative solutions to any issues encountered. For example, if the focus is on monitoring solar energy, students will explore utilising the energy produced within the TVET center.
Solar Energy Use Case
A solar energy use case focused on environmental monitoring involves solar-powered IoT weather stations. These stations utilise solar panels to generate power for sensors that collect data on various environmental factors, including temperature, humidity, air quality, solar radiation, and rainfall. This data is then analysed to measure climate impact, optimise solar efficiency, or support agricultural practices.
Air Quality Use Case
Another use case centers on air quality, employing IoT-based monitoring systems to measure real-time pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, CO2, NO2, and ozone. The collected data is analysed to identify areas with high pollution levels, assess health risks, and inform urban planning and policy-making. This use case merges environmental monitoring with actionable insights, enhancing public health, facilitating climate mitigation, and promoting sustainable urban development.
Water Quality Use Case
A water quality use case involves IoT-enabled water monitoring systems that measure parameters like pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and contaminant levels (e.g., heavy metals and nitrates). When analysed, this data helps detect contamination and improve water resource management.