Volume : 12, Issue : 4, APR 2026

REAL-TIME SOLAR PANEL MONITORING USING IOT TECHNOLOGY

G. PRASANTH*, P SRI RAMA CHANDRA MURTHY, D AHALYA, M LOKESH, G SAGAR

Abstract

The rapid growth in renewable energy adoption, particularly solar photovoltaic systems, necessitates efficient monitoring mechanisms to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This study presents an Internet of Things (IoT)-based real-time solar panel monitoring system designed to continuously observe key operational parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, and irradiance. The proposed system integrates multiple sensors with an embedded microcontroller to acquire real-time data, which is subsequently transmitted to a cloud platform via wireless communication. This enables remote monitoring through web and mobile interfaces. Additionally, the system incorporates alert mechanisms for abnormal operating conditions, enhancing fault detection and system safety. The implementation demonstrates improved energy utilization, reduced maintenance effort, and enhanced operational transparency. The proposed approach offers a scalable and cost-effective solution for intelligent solar energy management in distributed energy systems.

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