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February 12, 2024 2 min read

SoPeM: Wireless and Battery-Free Solar Panel Efficiency Monitoring

Author: ESCOM Solar Solutions Team

ESCOM-es’s SoPeM product offers an innovative solution for monitoring solar panel efficiency using wireless and battery-free technology powered by the connected panel itself.

Introducing SoPeM: Solar Panel Efficiency Monitoring

SoPeM is designed to monitor the efficiency of solar panels in various installations using a wireless and battery-free sensor node powered by the connected panel itself. The system transmits data to the main control panel via Wi-Fi or LoRa, establishing a preventive, informative, and protective early warning system aimed at maximizing energy output and minimizing losses.

Main Features and Benefits

  • Wireless and Battery-Free: Eliminates the need for wiring and battery replacement, reducing maintenance efforts and costs.
  • Powered by the Connected Panel: Uses energy from the connected solar panel to power the sensors, ensuring continuous operation without external power sources.
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Provides continuous data on voltage, current, power output, and efficiency, making fast detection of anomalies possible.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Facilitates early detection of potential issues, offers timely intervention opportunity, and reduces the risk of energy losses.
  • Easy Integration: Compatible with existing systems and supports various industrial communication interfaces.

Technical Specifications

  • Power Source: Connected Panel
  • Installed Sensors: Voltage and Current
  • Data Transmission: Wi-Fi or LoRa
  • RF Transmission Power: +20 dBm
  • Data Output: Voltage, Current, Power Output, Efficiency
  • Operating Temperature: between -40 and +85 °C
  • Power Consumption: ~0.58 W
  • Weight: 148.8 grams
  • Dimensions: 50.8 x 95.8 mm

Application Areas

SoPeM is ideal for use in the following areas:

  • Solar Energy Plants
  • Commercial Solar Energy Installations
  • Residential Solar Energy Systems
  • Industrial Solar Energy Applications

Adopt the Future of Solar Energy Monitoring

By adopting SoPeM, solar energy systems can perform smarter, more efficient, and maintenance-free operations. This innovation not only increases energy production but also contributes to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly environment.

Tags

#Solar Energy#Wireless Monitoring#Energy Efficiency#Renewable Energy