Solar-i®: The Intelligent IoT Monitoring and Control System for Photovoltaic Plants
What is Solar-i?
Solar-I® is an advanced system from ELFA S.A. that leverages IoT technology, satellite connectivity, LoraWan, cloud services, and AI to monitor, control, and record the performance of your solar power plant, providing real-time data on energy production.
In collaboration with RBC Signals UK, Texuna London, and Dione Consulting, Solar-I® offers extensive measurements and automation to ensure smooth operations and minimise potential losses due to malfunctions. Solar-I® can also be upgraded with advanced data analytics to identify inefficiencies, connectivity losses, and areas for improvement.
How It Works
Solar-I® operates by integrating multiple cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive monitoring and control of photovoltaic (PV) plants:
IoT Sensors and Devices:
These devices are strategically placed throughout the solar power plant to gather data on various parameters such as energy production, equipment performance, and environmental conditions.
Real-Time Data Transmission:
The collected data is transmitted in real-time via 5G and satellite connectivity, ensuring that there are no delays in data availability.
Centralised Cloud Platform:
All data is sent to a centralised cloud platform where it is stored, processed, and analysed. The platform uses advanced data analytics and AI to identify patterns and provide insights.
User Interface:
Plant operators can access the data through a user-friendly interface, which offers dashboards and reports on plant performance, alerts for any detected issues, and recommendations for improvements.
Predictive Maintenance:
By continuously monitoring equipment conditions and performance, Solar-I® can predict potential failures and schedule maintenance activities before issues become critical, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Automated Control:
The system allows for automated control of the plant’s output, adjusting energy production based on real-time demand and grid conditions, thereby optimising efficiency and resource use.
Key Features
Real-Time Monitoring
Solar-I® uses smart IoT technology to monitor PV plant performance, providing real-time data on energy production. This helps ensure smooth operation and minimises potential losses due to malfunctions. The data can be analysed to identify inefficiencies and connectivity issues.
Predictive Maintenance
Solar-I® enables energy producers to perform predictive maintenance. IoT-enabled devices and sensors monitor equipment conditions, allowing for scheduled maintenance and repairs before problems occur, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.
Integration
Solar-I® uses IoT-enabled control devices to monitor and control the output of solar power plants, allowing energy producers to adjust energy production in real-time based on demand and grid conditions.
Reliable Connectivity
Solar-I® supports 5G and satellite connectivity to provide high-performance, resilient IoT communications, offering PV suppliers real-time information about their energy production and asset conditions.
Why Use Solar-I®?
Optimise Efficiency:
Solar-I® helps optimise operations by providing advanced data insights and identifying inefficiencies, ensuring that your solar power plant runs at peak performance.
Enhance Reliability:
With real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, Solar-I® ensures continuous performance, reducing downtime and avoiding potential malfunctions before they become critical issues.
Informed Decision-Making:
Access to precise, real-time data allows energy producers to make well-informed decisions, maximising resource use and improving overall operational effectiveness.
Scalability:
Solar-I® easily integrates with existing systems and scales according to the needs of your solar power plant, making it a flexible solution for plants of all sizes.
Resilient Connectivity:
With support for 5G and satellite connectivity, Solar-I® provides reliable and high-performance IoT communications, ensuring that you stay connected and informed at all times.
Comprehensive Support:
Solar-I® offers ongoing support and customisable solutions to meet the specific needs and challenges of your solar power plant, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.
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For detailed information, please download our comprehensive Solar-I® Leaflet.