\n<\/strong>Low Carbon Hub<\/p>\n
SERVICES PRODUCTS INDUSTRY Low Carbon Hub faced several critical challenges in making their plant’s operational data accessible and compliant:<\/p>\n There was no system in place to fetch, process, or visualise real-time data from the PLC for internal or external stakeholders.<\/p>\n The Environment Agency required near real-time data to monitor hydroelectric activity and environmental impact.<\/p>\n Factors like water flow, pressure, and energy generation involved variable conditions and required dynamic calculations for accuracy.<\/p>\n The new system needed to be flexible and user-friendly to accommodate future changes with minimal technical intervention.<\/p>\n Target Integration implemented an end-to-end IoT-based solution that extracted raw data from the hydro plant\u2019s PLC and presented it on a secure, real-time dashboard hosted in the cloud.<\/p>\n The solution was delivered in clearly defined stages to ensure quality, traceability, and performance:<\/p>\n Discovery Phase:<\/strong> We conducted technical discovery sessions to understand the scope, requirements, and existing PLC configuration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n System Architecture:<\/strong> Designed a modular setup that included:<\/p>\n – RS485-to-USB Interface<\/strong> for communication with the PLC Data Flow & Dashboarding:<\/strong> Developed a real-time dashboard using Node-RED<\/strong>, initially prototyped and later scaled for production.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cloud Hosting:<\/strong> Deployed the dashboard on Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, equipped with SSL certificates to ensure secure access via public URLs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Custom Logic Development:<\/strong> Embedded business rules into the system for real-time calculations\u2014factoring in conditions such as flow rate, water level, and energy output.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A standout achievement of the project was the creation of a fully functional, cloud-hosted, real-time dashboard<\/strong> without any pre-existing system to build upon. This custom solution included:<\/p>\n Secure Azure-based hosting with 24\/7 availability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Configurable widgets and calculation modules using Node-RED<\/p>\n<\/li>\n SSL-certified URL for safe access by the Environment Agency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This not only met compliance needs but also improved operational visibility for LCH’s internal teams.<\/p>\n After implementation, LCH experienced significant improvements across multiple fronts:<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>IoT Integration, Cloud Deployment, Dashboard Development, Compliance Automation<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Node-RED, Raspberry Pi, Microsoft Azure<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Renewable Energy & Environmental Compliance<\/p>\nThe Challenge<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nNo Real-Time Data Visibility<\/h4>\n
Regulatory Compliance Pressure<\/h4>\n
Complex Calculations<\/h4>\n
Platform Accessibility<\/h4>\n
The Solution<\/h2>\n
Design and Implementation<\/h4>\n
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\n– Raspberry Pi<\/strong> for data extraction and transformation
\n– Router<\/strong> to enable cloud connectivity<\/li>\nSpotlight Features<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nThe benefits<\/h2>\n