System for String Monitoring in small Experimental PV Plants

This paper presents a system for real-time measurement of electrical and physical parameters of a small (12kWp) photovoltaic power plant. This experimental photovoltaic installation is located in the urban area of Ruse, on the territory of the University of Ruse. A system was designed that measures the energy produced by each solar array in shaded locations commonly found in urban environments, as well as environment parameters, solar radiation, PV cell temperature and even infrared images of the facility. The collected data will be used to model and forecast energy production from solar panels under urban conditions.