SmartGrids and M2M
Lew Roth
VP Business Development
Partners 1993
Nothing grows without water
or Congress!
Applying M2M Solutions to Agriculture
• Problem• Application• Technologies• Success
Stories• Incentives
Wireless Climate Solutions for Greenhouses and Farms
Growers Need Climate Solutions
Leaf Curl and Desiccation greenhouse temperatures
and light levels are high
Leaf Distortionsdramatic
temperature and humidity changes
Powdery Mildew on Lilac Leaves
warm moist conditions
Deteriorationinsufficient humidity
Cracking insufficient humidity or
high temperature & light
Splitting insufficient humidity or high
temperature & light
Deformationinsufficient humidity or high
temperature & light
Where?
• Research
• Commercial Greenhouses
• Open Field Production
Concerns with Climate Solutions• R&D Greenhouses
– Wiring, installation, and experimental flexibility – Data aggregation and collection– Sensor availability, resolution, sensitivity and
durability• Commercial Greenhouses
– All of the above– Labor costs– Energy, water and chemical usage
• Open Field – Wiring, energy availability in fields, infrastructure
costs– Available water, run-off concerns– In-field PC systems and maintenance– System ease of use and reliability
Wireless Climate Solutionsfor Greenhouses and Farms
• In Field Wireless Mesh - Self Healing Network• Low Power Sense & Control Nodes• Mobile Technology• Product as a Service (Remote Mgmt.)
Primary In-Field Components
• Cellular M2M Central Data Aggregation– GSM – Solar or battery powered – High resolution data collection
• Wireless Sensor Nodes– Can be installed where you want – Solar or battery powered
• Mix and Match Sensors• Temp, Humidity, Solar Radiation, Soil Humidity, Soil
Temperature, Soil Conductivity…– Local sensor wiring only
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Legend: Main Gateway Sensor Node Relay/Control Node (Actuator) Data Transfer Link Neighborhood Link
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Control environmental systems
• Irrigation (solenoid valves, pumps)• Heating • Vents• Misting• Fans• Heat & shade curtains• Cooling pads • Lighting
Remote Monitoring and Control
• Web Services– Remote data collection and
set points– Authenticated accounts– Browser based configuration,
monitoring and set points
• Mobile– Mobile phone application for
Java (J2ME)– Setup, Monitoring and Alerts– Same as Web
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100’s of Success Stories“The solution has allowed us to observe the increase in humidity in specific areas of the greenhouse, enabling us to take precautions against the formation of mildew, a highly dangerous disease for tomatoes. Were it not for the early diagnosis, and early precautions being taken, one third of the greenhouse could have been exposed to the infection in 10 hours, ultimately resulting in the loss of the entire crop. We are able to prevent diseases by instantaneously monitoring the increase in temperature and humidity.“
Para Magazine, October 5th 2008
Precise Agriculture is Possible Now
• M2M technology and operational models are ready and deployed
• Intrinsic Incentives and Benefits– Measures Conditions Experienced by the Crop– Saves Water– Reduces Chemical Use and Runoff– Increases Yield + Protects Against Loss
• External Incentives would also be Great– Government – Crop Insurers
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