Solar energy is a perennial source of energy. It may be lesser, or masked due to season, but it can never diminish. It is a natural energy source that does not dissipate carbon dioxide or other poisonous monoxides.
Solar panels are based on technologies that convert sunlight into electrical energy through photovoltaic (PV) panels. They have inbuilt mirrors that absorb infrared rays (heat) and concentrate solar radiation. This energy is ultimately used to generate electricity or is stored in batteries or thermal storage.
Smart Solar monitoring apps combine a complete solution with software and hardware with components like Data logger, Sensors, Inverter, Temperature sensors, Pyranometer, Energy log data logger, that send data to the server through SIM card, WiFi Internet, or LAN.
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Photovoltaic diodes convert direct sunlight into electricity at atomic level. This is known as photoelectric effect (where photo means light). Solar panels capture free electrons and convert them into electric current.
(1) Sunlight activates the panels
(2) The cells produce electrical current
(3) The electrical energy is converted
(4) The converted electricity powers your home/office premises
(5) A net meter measures usage
App Interfaces of Solar Supervision Apps like Energy Monitoring & Analysis App (EMA), MySolarEdge Monitoring App, Enphase Enlighten App, and Fronius Solar.Web App, SMA Sunny Portal App may look like this:
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Monitoring Power Usage: Solar monitoring app allow you to check the amount of solar energy your system harnesses. It indicates if your PV cells produce less energy than expected. In such a case hire an expert who can look into this matter.
Notifications: Solar panel apps push updates on emails for quick notifications about any potential system glitches. This allows you to periodically maintain the panel and avoid major damage.
Accessibility: Solar supervision apps impart accessibility while you are on move. People can access reports about systems performance and all related data while on move.
Applications of Solar energy include – heating water, heating buildings, distillation, pumping water, drying agricultural and animal products, solar furnaces, solar cooking, solar electrical power generation, thermal power production, and solar greenhouses to grow plants.
The actual application can scale up to many more features, here are the basic ones:
Dataloggers can handle extreme climatic conditions, frequent internet connectivity issues, and data loss, and have in-built storage for 2 years. The data should never get lost in absence of the internet.
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Inverters supply real-time data to the Solar monitoring apps. Most of the time solar inverters have in-built monitoring software. They convert the Direct Current (DC) from the solar panels into the Alternate Current (AC) for home use. Inverters collect all information about the solar power production levels and pass them to the cloud-based monitoring servers/clients, and all compatible mobile devices. Homeowners can access this information through their smart devices paired with solar panel systems. These systems can even work in absence of an active internet connection. This enables glitch-free monitoring even in rough weather or power outages.
Capturing solar energy may not be as complicated as rocket science, but it is definitely human ingenuity at its best. We have established our presence as one of the best mobile app development companies in India and can help you with solar software to monitor your solar panel system. Explore Solar Panel Monitoring App Development Cost and Duration at Konstant Infosolutions. Find out more!
Neeti Kotia is a technology journalist who seeks to analyze the advancements and developments in technology that affect our everyday lives. Her articles primarily focus upon the business, social, cultural, and entertainment side of the technology sector.
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