Optimizing solar systems using DeviceNET

This paper addresses the applicability of using DeviceNet - an industrial network - to optimize Solar PV Systems. The design permits accurate and reliable monitoring, feedback, and controlling of every PV solar related device to detect the faulted, cracked, or malfunctioning panel. DeviceNet does not only handles I/O monitoring, diagnostics, Panel tracking, etc. but it also can power up certain devices without extra power sources or wires. This system is capable to communicate to several PLCs and HMIs that can be used as advanced SCADAs. This paper, considers a reliable industrial networking - DeviceNet and perspectives to achieve a smart green system for a specific PV area with minimum cost and lowest energy consumption that is self-powered by the solar system itself.