IoT-Based Renewable Energy Model for Energy Efficiency in Smart Campus Ecosystems
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https://doi.org/10.62568/gsce.v2i2.741Keywords:
Internet of Things (IoT), Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Green Business Model, Smart CampusAbstract
The transition toward sustainable energy systems has become a strategic priority in the ASEAN region, particularly within higher education institutions that play a crucial role in advancing research and green technology innovation. This international Lecturer Creativity Program (PKM) aims to develop an Internet of Things (IoT)–based renewable energy business model to improve energy efficiency while creating economic value for campus areas and surrounding communities. The collaborative project between Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) is designed as a smart campus pilot project. It focuses on real-time energy data acquisition, analysis of electricity consumption patterns, and the implementation of IoT-based demand response systems. The methodology includes a renewable energy potential assessment, the design and deployment of a smart energy dashboard integrated with power sensors, business analysis and revenue-sharing simulation among stakeholders, and sustainability evaluation with replication potential across ASEAN campuses. The program is expected to deliver an integrative model capable of reducing energy consumption by up to 20% while strengthening lecturers’ capacity in applied research, international collaboration, and green technology innovation.
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