
Industrial IoT Platform for Energy Monitoring
Project Summary
This Industrial IoT platform enables real-time energy monitoring and analytics for distributed devices across industrial environments. Leveraging REST APIs, PostgreSQL, and MQTT, it facilitates smart energy usage, efficient system monitoring, and scalable data management, empowering industries to optimize energy consumption.
Challenges
- Ensuring real-time communication with numerous devices without performance degradation.
- Managing large-scale data storage and retrieval for energy metrics.
- Providing comprehensive, user-friendly documentation for diverse stakeholders.
- Supporting scalability to accommodate growing numbers of devices and data volume.
Solutions
The platform integrates advanced technologies to deliver a robust, scalable energy monitoring solution:
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REST API DevelopmentBuilt RESTful APIs using Go-Gin for efficient energy data management, device configuration, and real-time monitoring.
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Database IntegrationUtilized PostgreSQL with optimized queries and indexing for fast, scalable storage and retrieval of energy metrics.
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MQTT IntegrationImplemented MQTT for lightweight, real-time device communication, ensuring instant updates and reliable message delivery.
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Testing & Quality AssuranceDeveloped comprehensive unit tests to ensure API and service reliability under high-frequency data loads.
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API DocumentationCreated detailed Swagger documentation with clear endpoints, request/response formats, and usage examples for seamless onboarding.
Technology Stack
- Programming Languages: Golang
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Communication Protocol: MQTT
- API Development: REST APIs
- Documentation: Swagger
Client Impact
The platform transformed energy management for the client, delivering:
- Smart Energy Usage: Real-time monitoring enabled efficient energy management, reducing costs.
- Scalability: The robust backend supports growing device networks and data volumes.
- Real-Time Control: MQTT integration provided instant feedback, enabling rapid adjustments to energy consumption.
- Ease of Integration: Swagger documentation streamlined onboarding for users and developers, supporting future scalability.
