Project: Advanced Panel-Level Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance for Optimized Solar Plant Efficiency
| Acronym | Zerodefect4PV (Reference Number: 174298) |
| Duration | 01/04/2024 - 31/05/2026 |
| Project Topic | Current solar power plants face challenges due to string-based monitoring systems, often overlooking critical panel-level defects. Existing monitoring methods limit precise defect identification, resulting in compromised data integrity and inefficient power output predictions. ZERODEFECT4PV offers a streamlined approach with prototype sensors, named Data Collection Units (DCUs), deployed on individual panels or clusters and linked via a mesh network for optimal panel-level monitoring. This master-slave architecture ensures seamless data transfer to the Energy Operations Center (EOC) and other analytic and storage components. Features, including a mathematical "toolbox", address data inconsistencies, promoting accurate forecasting. These innovations culminate in an assistant system designed to guide operators through large data volumes, offering actionable KPI-driven insights within the EOC environment. |
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Project Results (after finalisation) |
To revolutionize solar energy management by integrating digital solutions that improve monitoring accuracy, reduce operational costs, and enhance the efficiency and reliability of solar power plants. |
| Network | EnerDigit |
| Call | 2nd Joint Call 2023 on digital transformation for green energy transition |