Rapid global changes and separate challenges like energy shortages are driving transformation across industrial sectors towards digitalization to fulfill the increasing demands for sustainability, thus forcing organizations to make faster, more accurate decisions than ever before. Automated data processes and access to real-time data has become a critical point to meet the market needs.

Applying LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is one of the most effective ways to fulfill this requirement. It enables low-energy, minimal bandwidth, wide coverage wireless communication between IoT devices, which makes it suitable for a geographically challenging countries like Indonesia.

LoRaWAN allows sensors to transmit data over kilometers without relying on stable or expensive internet connections. It is used in:

• Energy metering (water, gas, electricity)
• Smart irrigation and crop cultivation
• Environmental and weather monitoring
• Industrial facility management (e.g. manufacturing processes)
• Control of energy and monitoring in building

Why is LoRaWAN a strong fit for Indonesia?

• Low operational cost - no need for costly cable installations
• Long-range coverage - works in both urban and rural areas
• Ultra-low power - long battery life, low maintenance
• Smart and simple - Accurate data recording and low bandwidth usage despite working real-time
• Highly scalable - ideal for both modest and large distributed systems

More importantly, this technology is now being distributed and developed locally by companies like PT IoT Kreasi Indonesia, which are offering LoRaWAN-based sensors and smart meters tailored for Indonesia’s energy and industrial needs.

Therefore, now various industrial challenges that complicate operational activities can be overcomed in Indonesia without having to worry about efficiency and costs with the support of LoRaWAN technology.