An Efficient Monitoring Scheme for Standalone Solar PV System using IoT

The price of renewable energy equipment is dropping as technology develops, which has led to a sharp rise in solar photovoltaic (PV) installation. Most of these are located in difficult-to-reach places like rooftops and deserts. In order to monitor such installations remotely via wide area networks, it needs sophisticated equipment. The operation, maintenance and monitoring of the plant may be significantly improved by employing the Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The IoT opens the way for merging the physical world with computer-based systems, allows things to be detected or remotely controlled through existing networks, and evolves to increase accuracy, productivity, and economic profit while minimizing human participation. The design of an IoT-based monitoring system for PV power generation applications is discussed in this research. The sensors are accurately linked to the central controller, which monitors the load and panel. As a result, the user can see the voltage and current. This will make problem identification, real-time monitoring, historical research of the facility, and preventative maintenance simpler.