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Open-Source Remote Monitoring System for Solar Power: A Sustainable Solution

This project presents an open-source monitoring system for remote solar power systems, addressing the limitations of existing products through accessible hardware and software components. Implemented using Arduino and a disposable cell phone, the system transmits data via DTMF tones for cost-effective monitoring. Future implementation plans include collaboration with Advanced Solar Technologies, Inc. for testing and documentation. The aim is to provide individuals with a practical, extensible, and reproducible solution for decentralized power generation.

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Open-Source Remote Monitoring System for Solar Power: A Sustainable Solution

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  1. Senior Project: Presentation 1 An Open-Source Remote Monitoring System Nikolas Wolfe CEN 4914 October 6, 2009

  2. What? • An open-source monitoring system for remote solar power systems • Two Parts: 1.) Hardware Component: Interfaces with charge controller, transmits data 2.) Software Component: Stores and analyzes data

  3. Why? • Existing products are expensive, limited, and proprietary • RM is an important aspect of decentralized power generation • Individuals should be able to take their own initiatives

  4. Inspiration? Why doesn’t this work? Sanyang, The Gambia, Summer 2007

  5. Requirements? • No Customized Hardware • All Open-Source Software • Extensible and Reproducible • Minimizes After-Installation Costs

  6. Implementation, Part 1 What is the simplest, least expensive way to accomplish this? Arduino Duemilanove: $30 disposable cell phone: $15

  7. Implementation, Part 2 Phone dials DTMF tones… Putting the pieces together…. DTMF transmitted over connected line… Arduino enables buffers…

  8. Gantt Chart for Future Implementation 1

  9. Gantt Chart for Future Implementation 2

  10. Highlights… • Not a replacement for maintenance of solar power systems! • Working with Advanced Solar Technologies , Inc. (http://ast-solar.com/) on requirements, testing • Further documentation online at http://code.google.com/p/solar-monitoring-project/

  11. Conclusion… • Realistic expectation is for working prototype • Progress slow but steady…

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