Author - Jaafar Elmirghani
Source - Energy Central
One of the most exciting developments we’ll see in coming years is the impact that Internet of Things (IoT) applications will have on our lives, from healthcare and manufacturing to smart cities, smart agriculture and other areas. I see a number of challenges as well, particularly in how IoT’s rise will further challenge our efforts to “green” – or make more sustainable – information and communication technology (ICT).
The sheer scale of IoT, in terms of the number of connected devices, will create a large draw on electrical power. Projections vary, but guestimates range between 50 billion to 100 billion active devices. If we include passive sensors including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, some suggest numbers as high as perhaps a trillion devices.