IoT Service Provider & Solutions.
In Gelsenkirchen.
From LoRaWAN network planning to hardware selection and managed IoT hosting – your IoT service provider for Gelsenkirchen, Germany's solar city. Solar monitoring, chemical plant sensors, and smart city solutions. GDPR-compliant, personal, on-site.
IoT Solutions for Gelsenkirchen's Energy Transition and Industrial Landscape
Gelsenkirchen embodies the Ruhr area's structural transformation like no other city – from coal to solar energy. With solar parks, Nordsternpark as a technology hub, and a strong chemical sector, the city demands connected infrastructure that bridges renewable energy and industry. We operate the IoT platforms that enable this connectivity – reliably, scalably, and GDPR-compliantly hosted.
German Data Centers
Your IoT stack runs on GDPR-compliant servers in Germany. No US cloud, full data sovereignty for Gelsenkirchen-based companies.
24/7 Platform Monitoring
Proactive monitoring of all IoT services with automatic alerts. Guaranteed response times via SLA – including nights and weekends.
Dedicated Contact Person
No ticket system, no call center. Your direct line to the engineer managing your IoT instance in Gelsenkirchen.
IoT Services in Gelsenkirchen
Managed IoT Hosting
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, and Grafana on hardened infrastructure. Including automatic backups, security updates, and availability guarantees for Gelsenkirchen-based companies in the solar, chemical, and industrial sectors.
LoRaWAN Network Deployment & Hardware
Complete LoRaWAN network deployment in Gelsenkirchen: hardware selection (Milesight gateways & sensors), radio coverage analysis for solar parks, chemical plants, and urban areas, on-site gateway installation, and network server configuration. From planning to commissioning – all from one source.
IoT Platform & App Development
End-to-end development of your IoT solution: custom web apps, mobile apps, Grafana and ThingsBoard dashboards. From real-time solar yield visualization to chemical plant alerting logic – individually developed for Gelsenkirchen-based companies.
IoT Applications in Gelsenkirchen
Solar & Renewable Energy Monitoring
Hosting IoT platforms for real-time monitoring of inverters, solar yields, module temperatures, and grid feed-in power. We operate the server infrastructure connecting your photovoltaic systems and energy parks across Gelsenkirchen, Germany's solar city.
Tech Stack
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Grafana, Milesight
Chemical Plant Condition Monitoring
Hosted platforms for vibration, temperature, and gas detection in chemical facilities. Real-time monitoring of critical process parameters with automated alerting – for refineries, chemical parks, and production sites in Gelsenkirchen.
Tech Stack
ThingsBoard, Grafana, Node-RED, MQTT
Smart City Infrastructure
Multi-tenant hosting for municipal IoT applications: intelligent street lighting, fill-level sensors for waste management, and environmental monitoring. A scalable platform for Gelsenkirchen's digital urban development.
Tech Stack
ThingsBoard PE, Grafana, MQTT, LoRaWAN
These are just examples – we serve many industries and use cases.
The Technology Behind Your IoT Infrastructure
We rely on a proven open-source stack: ChirpStack as LoRaWAN network server, ThingsBoard for device management and dashboards, Grafana for real-time visualization, and Node-RED for data routing. All hosted on hardened Linux servers with automatic backups and security updates.
15+ km
Range
10+ years
Battery
IP67
Protection
868 MHz
EU Frequency
Hardware Expertise with Milesight
We rely on Milesight and know the product portfolio inside out – from environmental sensors to LoRaWAN gateways to industrial controllers. We advise, source and integrate the right hardware for your use case.
Milesight hardware ships worldwide – we deliver pre-configured and firmware-updated, ready to deploy.
We also work with hardware from other manufacturers – whether proprietary or open-source. What matters is that it works reliably and integrates into our stack.
Our IoT Service Area
From Gelsenkirchen, we manage IoT infrastructure across the central Ruhr area and beyond.
End-to-End IoT with merkaio
Our IoT services run under the merkaio brand. As an IoT system integrator, we guide you through the entire project – from analysis through network deployment and platform development to ongoing operations.
Discover merkaioOur IoT Services
React Native apps for iOS & Android: device pairing, sensor data, push notifications — GDPR-compliant.
Plan, deploy, and operate LoRaWAN networks. Gateway installation, ChirpStack, sensor integration – GDPR-compliant.
Multi-tenant IoT platforms on ThingsBoard: custom dashboards, rule engine, API integration – GDPR-compliant.
Custom rule chains, white-label, API integration and managed hosting. CE & PE – GDPR-compliant.
Custom dashboards, embedded panels, alerting and self-hosting. IoT monitoring with InfluxDB and Prometheus – GDPR-compliant.
FAQ about IoT in Gelsenkirchen
Answers about our IoT services, LoRaWAN network deployment, solar monitoring, chemical plant sensors, and project process in Gelsenkirchen.
Themen
Renewable Energy & Solar Monitoring
We operate monitoring platforms for photovoltaic systems and energy parks: real-time capture of inverter data, solar yields, module temperatures, and grid feed-in power. Including automated alerting for performance drops or malfunctions.
Yes. Through continuous monitoring of module temperature, shading, and inverter performance, we identify power losses early. This enables faster maintenance cycles and maximizes energy yield.
Yes. Beyond solar monitoring, we build IoT platforms for wind turbines, heat pumps, and battery storage systems. The platform aggregates all energy sources into a single centralized dashboard.
Chemical Industry & Plant Safety
We integrate vibration sensors, temperature probes, gas detectors, and pressure transmitters. Depending on requirements, we use LoRaWAN sensors, ATEX-certified devices, or wired sensors with Modbus interfaces.
Yes. We conduct a radio coverage analysis upfront and account for ATEX zones, metal structures, and interference sources in Gelsenkirchen's chemical parks and industrial sites. Where required, we deploy ATEX-certified hardware.
The IoT platform monitors defined thresholds for temperature, gas concentrations, and vibrations. When limits are exceeded, automatic notifications are sent via email, SMS, or webhook to the responsible teams.
Structural Transformation & Digitalization
IoT technology enables the digitalization of former industrial sites: from building automation at Nordsternpark to environmental monitoring on brownfield conversion areas. Connected sensors make the transformation measurable and manageable.
Yes. Beyond standard dashboards with Grafana and ThingsBoard, we develop custom web apps and mobile apps for specific use cases – such as energy management portals, plant monitoring cockpits, or facility management apps for Gelsenkirchen-based companies.
Yes. Via REST APIs, MQTT, webhooks, and OPC-UA, we integrate IoT data into existing ERP, SCADA, and process control systems. This is particularly relevant for Gelsenkirchen's chemical industry, where legacy systems need seamless integration.
Hosting & Security
On GDPR-compliant infrastructure in German data centers. Alternatively, we set up the platform on-premise in your Gelsenkirchen data center or server room.
We offer SLA tiers with availability guarantees up to 99.9%. Redundant infrastructure, automatic failover, and 24/7 monitoring ensure continuous operation – critical for safety-sensitive applications in the chemical industry.
Yes. We install and harden IoT platforms directly in your Gelsenkirchen server room – including VPN connectivity for remote maintenance and proactive monitoring. Ideal for chemical plants with heightened security requirements.
Getting Started & Terms
A standard installation is production-ready within a few days. For complex projects involving solar monitoring and chemical plant integration, we create a joint rollout plan.
No. Our managed hosting services are cancellable monthly. We rely on quality and long-term collaboration rather than contract lock-in.
Yes. We design and develop multi-tenant platforms for multiple locations – from solar parks to chemical plants to municipal properties in Gelsenkirchen and across the Ruhr area. With location-specific dashboards, access controls, and custom alerting logic.
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