Photovoltaic Power Plant Monitoring by Using Low-Cost Internet of Things (IoT): Design and Implementation

Authors

  • Pangeran Yada' Acang Theoretical and Material Physics Laboratory, Physics Department, FMIPA Mulawarman University, Samarinda, 75123 Indonesia.
  • Rahmawati Munir Theoretical and Material Physics Laboratory, Physics Department, FMIPA Mulawarman University, Samarinda, 75123 Indonesia.
  • Ahmad Zarkasi Instrumentation and Electronics Laboratory, Physics Department, FMIPA Mulawarman University, Samarinda, 75123 Indonesia.
  • Dadan Hamdani Theoretical and Material Physics Laboratory, Physics Department, FMIPA Mulawarman University, Samarinda, 75123 Indonesia.

Keywords:

Autonomous gadgets, Smart sensors, Monitoring system, Solar irradiance, Photovoltaic (PV) power plant

Abstract

A study on the monitoring system of a photovoltaic (PV) power plant using low-cost Internet of Things (IoT) technology for monitoring electrical output (voltage and current) and environmental parameters (solar irradiance and cell temperature) to measure the performance of PV power plant has been realized. The prototype design of the monitoring system developed is the integration of several smart sensors, microcontrollers and algorithms that are able to read, send and process data in real-time. The working principle of IoT in this monitoring system is to connect sensors and devices from special systems on a public network through wired or wireless nodes. In general, IoT-based wireless systems are preferred to avoid the risks associated with wired systems. By still paying attention to the needs in the near future, where every device will be smart, automatic and connected via the internet.

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Published

2024-07-30

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Toward Sustainable Tropical Environment For New Capital City of Indonesia

Section

Articles