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DST & Texas Instruments India Innovation

Challenge Design Contest 2019
Anchored by IIM Bangalore

(PROJECT PROPOSAL)

COLLEGE NAME:
IIMT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GREATER NOIDA

PROJECT TITLE:
Smart Solar Panel Measurement & Monitoring System Using IoT
TEAM ID: 1059193

TAEM MEMBER NAME: MENTOR:

 Naveen Mr. Basanta Mahato
 Abdesh Pal (Assistant Professor)
 Shakti Singh
 Ankit Kumar
 Ved Prakash Ravi
 Ujjawal Kumar Maneriya

engaging in any business activity as a full-time employee of a company that involves the direct
management, supervision or performance of the ongoing development,
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Team Establishment:
We have made our team keeping in mind our business needs. . All the members in our team are full of new
ideas and energy and have the passion to do something new. We have given all the members a place in the
team according to their skill and their personal knowledge as per the need of the business. So we have full
confidence that they will do the job well and carry on the business.
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Abstract:
India has the lowest capital cost per mw globally to install the solar power plant but due to lack of
technology , The power plant facing the biggest problem like fault of solar panel , generation in
energy , distribution and also due to this the plant energy efficiency also falling down. These all
problems caused by a little bit change in the energy calculation, weather, temperature and also the
unsway of solar sun ray. We have seen these types of problems not only India but also globally. We
require a system for improving the efficiency also the interest of industry (innovation) for
monitoring and controlling these entire problem. Hence we prepared an innovative idea based on
the latest emerging technology IOT. We proposed a low cost, high performance based smart solar
panel (string) measurement and monitoring system . It leads to solve the problem of power of
generation, sun rays tracking, smart energy calculation and also detection of fault of solar panel ,
There all parameter analysed / monitoring over the internet (real time) on a dashboard .We solved
these problem because in our country we require a less expensive and high performance based
solar panel monitoring system that is a saved our investment and provide a better profit.

Keywords : Advanced IOT solution, Low cost power supply ,Load sharing ,Smart dual axis solar
Tracker ,online monitoring of panel performance, Calculation net energy production.

Market Analysis

Customer Need Identification:

Electricity is going to be expensive with each passing day and people are getting interested in
using solar energy to meet their electricity needs and also savings. Solar PV panels provide a very
good alternative. For a consumer a grid-connected home solar system is both a cost-saving feature
.as well as a revenue earning system in compared to off-grid home solar system
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India is also promoting solar
PV systems under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in the country.

In India Solar power plant is a fast developing industry, the solar installed capacity reached 30.109
GW as 31st August 2019. Also India has the lowest capital cost per MW globally to install the solar
power plans. By 2023, the solar capacity could go up to 70 GW.
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Solar energy is the future of energy industry. Government and private industries all over the world
are focusing towards renewable and pollution free sources of energy. There are continuous
research and innovations going on to impove the efficiency and also reduce the cost of energy
generation, manufacturing of solar panels. Monitoring and distribution of power from solar plants
is also a main concern. The main challenges of the whole system are: automatic solar sunlight
tracking, real time monitoring and distribution of solar power to the end user, physical fault
detection and load sharing in case of fault in grid.

Many organizations are working on it to utilize best technologies to overcome the above problems.
But most of the existing technologies are quite expensive to use and bulky.

We proposed and innovative idea which can overcome all the above mentioned problems with low
cost technology. Our innovation is IOT based solar plant power generation and tracking monitoring
of solar power strings to enhance the performance and maintenance. Automatic sun light tracking,
energy and power measurement through sensors is a part of this proposed system. In case of any
fault detected between the grids, the load sharing between grid and inverter to balance the power.
The idea also allows the analysis of solar string power output, power management and weather
analysis over the time .

Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) Identification & Justification: Every house hold needs
the electricity with both a cost-saving feature as well as a revenue earning system. Our proposed
system meets all the features.
A grid-connected system which does not use batteries, it only uses an inverter. A grid-connected
system is governed by a statutory policy involving ‘net metering’ wherein the system records the
excess electric power generated over and above the usage by the home that is fed to the grid. In
this system, the home user need not worry too much about calculating the size of the power plant
as any excess power generated earns revenue and any shortfall is made up by grid supply. Because
of this feature most of the households becoming the consumer of solar electricity. Again the grid
based solar system is popular where the less electricity cut.

Our idea is unique and different from other technologies. This provides a low cost, high
performance, and less in size, which is the main concern of any technology to be popular in the
market and meet the customer needs.
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The installation cost of grid based system is less and also no need of battery, this is why the grid
based solar system is popular. Hence the initial cost of the system is less. Since the excess electric
power generated over and above the usage by the home that is fed to the grid, means no need to
worry about the consumption and record. In the long term, it is a cost-saving feature as well as a
revenue earning system. So it becomes more popular.

Product Differentiation w.r.t. Competition & Justification: the existing features of solar power
plans are: Automatic monitoring, tracking of power measurement, solar tracking systems, and also
using the remote accessibility features.

Our proposed system includes all the above features, along with additional features, which are:

1. Automatic solar tracking system as a whole.

2. Tracking and monitoring system for power measurement and fault detection.
3. Load sharing between the grids and inverter in case of failure.
4. IOT enabled system, easily compatible to all.

Understanding of your customer & user: Customer always use the products which are
compatible with respect to their all demands, like low installation cost, low maintenance cost, less
complicacy and finally revenue generation. Our proposed idea can provide all the services, which
customer needs.

Distribution Channel Identification: Implementation starts from our local area direct
distribution. We implement the model at our local area first. And later on the model will be
promoted through media like, website related to solar industry and renewable energy industry,
share in WhatsApp roups where renewable energy sources are active participated. For better
implementation, Industry symposium and exhibitions are the best approach.

Benefits: If the proposed system is implemented, in short term, the consumer gets benefited at the
early stage of installation. Because installation cost is less in grid system. Also no need of battery
required which reduce the installation cost. Hence our proposed idea is acceptable.

Medium Term: As during the consumption of the grid system, since the excess electric power
generated over and above the usage by the home that is fed to the grid, means no need to worry
about the consumption and record. Hence monthly cost per use is low. Our proposed idea gives the
better option at a low cost.
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Long Term: In long term, it is a cost-saving as well as a revenue earning system. The overall solar
plant industry will be profitable.

PRODUCT BRIEF:

(A) CORE TECHNICAL INNOVATION: (The Embedded System + IOT)

In our proposed idea /design , we provide an automatically sun radiations tracking system for
string (dual axial) which unique from other available product in the market .In order to monitoring
and measurement of solar panel string(8*8) we provide a low cost Smart energy meter with
voltage ,current , temperature ,irrigations and also weather sensors all those used sensor is digital
as well analog all the system connected with cloud using the Concepts of internets of things. For
knowing the faulty of a panels we use the smart calculation of power distribution and generation of
energy viva individual string. We will provide a dashboard for the data analysis and report
generation .You can monitored real time data over the internet by using of your smart phone or
computer .

Key features :- 1) Tracking System for Solar string dual axis.

2) IOT solution (Wi-Fi, and LAN interface).

3) Smart Energy meter (3 Phase)

4) Smart solar inverter (Capable for the load sharing with grid)

5) Surface temperature monitoring and weather forecast.

6) Low cost power supply for the system.

UNIQUE OF THE PROSED SOLUTION:

In the proposed solution we add some new and advanced features that is not available in exiting
measurement and monitoring products .Our solution can operated in low power supply and the
performance is better than others exiting products. The measurement and monitoring process
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totally enabled with smart IOT solution that is helps us to connect wirelessly with devices and
enabled monitoring anywhere and anytime with real time data analysis .

The unique features of our design :

1. A smart sun radiation tracking system with excellent sensitivity to light for solar angle 82
degree. For the individual 8 or 24 string of the solar panels.
2. Load sharing between grid and inverter when solar energy production decreases (smart
inverter )
3. Over all system monitoring over time on remotely or online.
4. Smart energy meter for current, voltage and power measurement.
5. Automatic faulty detection when the string is decreases the energy production.
6. Weather and surface temperature monitoring
7. We try to add a clear for the panel (dust).
8. Online data view such as solar energy production power distribution.

OBJECTIVE:

The main objective of the proposed solution to remove the expensive optimizers and reduced the
cost of the maintenance of the solar power plant which is to time taken and also the faults of the
solar panel which is caused by the dust weather change and various parameter .we a low cost a
highly flexible good in performance design which is improve the energetic efficiency of the solar
panel energy production power , monitored system performance over time ,proactive maintenance
improved , measurement of 8 to 24 individual string ,solar radiation tracking for improving the
energy production and provide report ad dashboard functionality for the data analysis with IOT
solution over the internet and special tools .the whole system save cost and time with increases the
profit and reduced the double investment.

BLOCK DIGRAM OF PRAPOSED SOLUTION:

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EXPLANATION:

Smart Energy Meter:

Energy meter measures the current and voltage by using the digital current and voltage sensor with
using the principle of light intensity (LDR sensor), with energy meter do accurate calculation of
the net production of the energy by using of measured voltage and current and
display(Dashboard) net production and consumption and also distributions for the different load .

Smart Solar Inverter :

The solar inverter converts the solar energy (DC) to an electrical energy (AC) and
send the converted energy to meter no batteries required if the no strorage requires.
The smart inverter have an additional feature that is it can be share the load from
grid by using the smart sensors such as ampere sensor. (Grid tied inverter)
Smart Solar Tracking System (Dual Axis)

Dual axis tracker can increase production by 40-60%.Dual axis solar radiation tracker remove the
monthly maintenance of tracker .Our smart tracker have two Radiation sensors and have the extra
temperature and weather sensor for measuring the performance of solar panel. The tracker have the
excellent sensitivity to light for solar angle 82 degree. For the individual 8 or 24 string of the solar
panel.

Advanced IOT Solution :

The IOT solution designed for the monitoring of overalls performance of all individuals devices
such solar tracker ,energy meter ,and solar faulty detection . The iot solution have the low power
operated Microcontroller (MSP432) and advanced Wi-Fi module (CC3100) this can enable the
wireless connection and real time monitoring over the internet .The iot solution provide the
connection between cloud and user for online monitoring. All the monitoring done over the
internet with real time data analysis using the dashboard panel (software & App).

Power Supply :

A 230/12V Dc/Ac low cost power supply designed for whole system using we bench .Power
supply have the step down Transformer regulators, Rectifier.

NOVATIVENESS OF PRAPOSED SOLUTION

IOT. Our proposed solution different with other available product in the market in such the way of
cost, performance, efficiency, size and speed because we design our product with low power
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devices. We provide the high accurate and effective measuring and monitoring for the
improvement of solar energy production in plant. The following features of our solution
differentiate with other solutions.

1. A smart sun radiation tracking system with excellent sensitivity to light for solar angle 82
degree. For the individual 8 or 24 string of the solar panels.
2. Load sharing between grid and inverter when solar energy production decreases (smart
inverter )
3. Overall system monitoring over time on remotely or online.
4. Smart energy meter for current, voltage and power measurement.
5. Automatic faulty detection when the string is decreases the energy production.
6. Weather and surface temperature monitoring.
7. Online data view such as solar energy production power distribution.
8. These all features make our design /solution unique and different from others.

IMPACT OF THE PRAPOSED SOLUTION : (Application)

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