Abstract
Solar photovoltaic (PV) is one of the prominent sustainable energy sources which shares a greater percentage of the energy generated from renewable resources. As the need for solar energy has risen tremendously in the last few decades, monitoring technologies have received considerable attention in relation to performance enhancement. Recently, the solar PV monitoring system has been integrated with a wireless platform that comprises data acquisition from various sensors and nodes through wireless data transmission. However, several issues could affect the performance of solar PV monitoring, such as large data management, signal interference, long-range data transmission, and security. Therefore, this paper comprehensively reviews the progress of several solar PV-based monitoring technologies focusing on various data processing modules and data transmission protocols. Each module and transmission protocol-based monitoring technology is investigated with regard to type, design, implementations, specifications, and limitations. The critical discussion and analysis are carried out with respect to configurations, parameters monitored, software, platform, achievements, and suggestions. Moreover, various key issues and challenges are explored to identify the existing research gaps. Finally, this review delivers selective proposals for future research works. All the highlighted insights of this review will hopefully lead to increased efforts toward the enhancement of the monitoring technologies in future sustainable solar PV applications.
Highlights
IntroductionIntroduction published maps and institutional affilThe depletion of fossil fuels and carbon emission issues have transformed power systems from conventional systems to renewable systems [1,2,3]
Introduction published maps and institutional affilThe depletion of fossil fuels and carbon emission issues have transformed power systems from conventional systems to renewable systems [1,2,3]
By reviewing the different solar PV monitoring systems with regard to their application and advantages and disadvantages, it has been found in the context of data processing modules that BeagleBone is a powerful platform, but its usage is limited by a smaller number of external connections, and the fact that it is expensive and has a limited color resolution for High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Summary
Introduction published maps and institutional affilThe depletion of fossil fuels and carbon emission issues have transformed power systems from conventional systems to renewable systems [1,2,3]. The need for energy security and economic stability has increased, and more and more emphasis is being given to the generation of renewable energy [4,5]. Among the renewable energy sources, solar energy is attractive and sustainable [6]. Energy is considered a clean, attractive, and secure source of electricity generation [7,8]. The solar PV system promises a great future and is increasingly popular due to its simple installation, low maintenance cost, robustness, and zero fuel cost [9,10]. Solar power is abundant; it could play a crucial role in fulfilling global energy requirements including heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, domestic lighting, hot water systems, and other key applications [11]. The cost reduction in solar PV installation is due to several factors such as improved technology, economies of scale, supply chain iations
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