Solar and agrivoltaic farms
With Netsens IoT it’s easy to get accurate measurements of the weather parameters that impact the production of solar power, by creating a wireless network of measuring points within the installation.
SOLAR AND AGRIVOLTAIC FARMS
Real-time detection of the key parameters that determine the production of solar power (irradiation first and foremost, but also temperature, rain and wind speed) is an essential requisite for solar power plants, even small and medium-sized ones.
The recent concept of the agrivoltaic farm, in which the use of often fertile, productive land is partially mitigated by growing particular crops beneath the solar panels, also has a specific need for integrated soil/weather monitoring systems, and here the Netsens IoT solution is the perfect choice.
APPLICATIONS
MONITORING PHOTOVOLTAIC FARMS
One of the essential technologies needed for solar power plants is a measurement system for weather and irradiation parameters. This can be achieved by means of appropriately calibrated sensors compliant with WMO criteria, which can constantly and accurately collect all the essential data, including direct and reflected irradiation, air temperature, wind direction and intensity, and precipitation.
THE ADVANTAGES OF AGRISENSE IOT FOR AGRIVOLTAIC MONITORING
Flexible configuration and easy installation without the need for electrical or digital infrastructure
• Vast range of compatible sensors compliant with WMO (World Meteorological Organization) criteria
• 100% Made in Italy product
• Technical support directly from Netsens or its local partners
• Unlimited data archive with numerous bioclimatic and environmental indexes
• Data accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone on Cloud LiveData
• Data flow can be integrated with external platforms
01.
MAIN UNIT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Communication: 2G/4G/LAN
Power supply: 20W solar panel kit with embedded electronic charger, or 220V mains adapter
Configuration interface: USB
Display: LCD 16×2 characters
Weather and environmental sensors:
Rain collector
Wind speed and direction sensor
Air temperature and relative humidity with dew point calculation.
Solar radiation (visible, PAR, UV)
Barometric air pressure
Included installation hardware
Installation pole set: available from 3 to 10 meters. Installation tools for sensors, steel and aluminum.
Solar panel kit: photovoltaic panel complete with mounting brackets, rechargeable battery and steel container;
Power supply unit: for connection to power mains (optional, as an alternative to the photovoltaic kit)
02.
IOT UNIT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Communication interface: LoRa® 868-915 MHz
Powe supply: lithium battery, non rechargeable, 1 to 3 years life
Local configuration interface: USB
Display: LCD 3 characters
Weather and environmental sensors:
Rain collector
Air temperature and relative humidity with dew point calculation.
Leaf wetness (upper and lower leaf wetness)
Soil moisture, temperature and conductivity (up to 4 probes)