Design and Development of a Solar Irradiance Monitoring System for On-Grid Solar Power Plants Using the Internet of Things

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10.2991/978-94-6463-566-9_12How to use a DOI?

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Solar Energy Monitoring; IoT Technology; Pyranometer Sensor; PZEM-004t Module; Data Accuracy

Abstract

Geographical conditions provide great potential for harnessing solar energy, contributing to SDGs 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. To enhance the efficiency of On-Grid Solar Power Plants, it is essential to have a monitoring system that can monitor solar irradiation and electrical parameters in real time. The Internet of Things (IoT) technology offers an efficient and effective solution for this purpose, supporting SDGs 12: Responsible Consumption and Production by optimizing resource use. This study focuses on designing and developing a monitoring system that employs a pyranometer sensor for measuring solar irradiation and a PZEM-004t module for recording electrical parameters such as voltage, current, power, and energy. Data is gathered and transmitted to the Google Firebase platform using an ESP32 MCU board. The research methodology includes the design and integration of hardware and software, sensor calibration, and both laboratory and field testing. The test results indicate that the system can provide accurate and consistent data with minimal measurement error. The monitoring system measures solar irradiation with an average deviation of less than 2% and records electrical parameters with high precision. The hardware and software design for the solar irradiation monitoring system and load distribution in grid-connected solar power systems was successfully implemented, integrating components such as the PZEM-004t sensors and pyranometer. The firmware played a critical role in ensuring seamless interaction between hardware and software, enabling real-time data collection and transmission to Firebase, with data transmission latency averaging 0.274 seconds. Both laboratory and field tests confirmed the system’s accuracy, with the pyranometer demonstrating an accuracy of 97.97% and a sensitivity of 0.0814, showcasing its potential for effective solar energy monitoring. The findings of this research are expected to promote the optimal utilization of solar energy in the future, advancing both industrial innovation and sustainable resource management.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - A. Idham Cholid
AU  - Prisma Megantoro
AU  - Marwan Fadhilah
AU  - Nur Is’ad Hanifah
AU  - Muhamad Naqiyul Fuad
AU  - Muhammad Hubby Ali Rahmat
AU  - Waldi Abdilah
AU  - Fairus Danindra Pratama
AU  - Dandy Satria Wibawa
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/11/01
TI  - Design and Development of a Solar Irradiance Monitoring System for On-Grid Solar Power Plants Using the Internet of Things
BT  - Proceedings of the  International Conference on Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline (ICATAM 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 158
EP  - 177
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-566-9_12
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-566-9_12
ID  - Cholid2024
ER  -