Photovoltaic field environment monitor

To ensure continuous stable and efficient power production from a PV plant, it is vital to monitor the plant's surroundings in real time. This involves monitoring a number of key parameters such as the total amount of solar radiation, the temperature of the surrounding environment, the wind speed and its direction, and the temperature of the photovoltaic panels. These parameters are essential for assessing the current operating status of the power plant, improving power generation efficiency, and preventing possible failures. Therefore, the installation of a PV site environmental monitor is essential.

This system is capable of continuously monitoring the following key environmental factors:

1. Solar radiation monitoring: tracking the intensity of the sun's radiation in real time to ensure that the power plant can maximise the use of solar energy.

2. Ambient temperature monitoring: Monitor the air temperature around the power station to assess the impact of environmental conditions on power generation efficiency.

3. Wind Speed and Direction Measurement: Understanding wind speed and direction is critical to assessing the potential impact of wind on the power plant structure.

4. PV panel temperature monitoring: Monitoring the temperature of the PV panels to ensure that they are operating at optimal temperatures and to avoid efficiency reductions due to overheating.

The monitoring system of a distributed PV plant employs a network of smart sensors that are capable of detecting the environmental conditions of the plant in real time. They are placed in a number of key locations in the plant, such as on the surface of the PV panels and next to the inverters, in order to fully monitor environmental changes. The system is able to quickly collect key data such as solar radiation, temperature and wind speed, providing instant information for efficient plant operation and problem prevention.

Distributed PV environmental monitoring systems are able to connect directly to the monitoring platform and send the collected data in real time. This data is displayed on the monitoring platform, helping the O&M team understand the operating status of the power plant in real time. By analysing the data, the team can identify problems and deal with them in a timely manner, reducing the risk of failure and ensuring stable power generation from the plant.