Abstract

 Energy production from fossil fuels is limited as fossil fuel resources are limited on Earth. We have to find alternate resources for energy production. Energy production from waste material or by-products can help us in two major ways: by reducing waste on Earth and by producing energy without affecting conserved resources. Industrial IoT (IIoT) is an advanced IT-based technology that can help us detect the most useful waste and determine its availability in different places. It will also help us automate the complete lifecycle of energy production from by-products and distribute it to the required places.

In this chapter, we will discuss the role of Industrial IoT in the production of consumables from waste products/by-products. We will explain the various applications of IIoT in this whole process and the challenges faced in integrating this technology into it.