BISOL’s PV power plant monitoring system provides 24/7 real-time analysis

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  In order to ensure a rapid response BISOL Group has developed a central monitoring system, a graphically appealing and extensive web-application that was fully developed in-house and provides 24/7 real-time monitoring.

BISOL Group has developed a complete and elaborate real-time monitoring system. By detecting faults and conveying them to the maintenance team and to the owner, the system enables a rapid response when a defect in the PV system occurs.

Problem

Photovoltaic power plant owners may lose a substantial part of their earnings if their solar systems are not operating correctly. Due to the PV system’s exposure to the outdoor elements, electrical grid problems, component wear and tear or poor maintenance, faults in performance may occur. Immediate response is essential for preventing loss of income for the owner.

Solution

In order to ensure a rapid response BISOL Group has developed a central monitoring system, a graphically appealing and extensive web-application that was fully developed in-house and provides 24/7 real-time monitoring. The application allows the owner to track daily, monthly and yearly energy yields, total production to date, current efficiency of the PV system, past and future income and other detailed information about the solar power plant. The owner can check the weather forecast, information about the CO₂ reduction and other ecologically relevant information. Web application allows the owner to follow BISOL news, manage the power plant picture gallery and publish the selected information about the solar system in the form of a public web page profile, which can be shared with others.

Applications

Commercial and utility-scale PV power plants.

Platform

BISOL Group is also offering a mobile version of the application for the iPhone, iPad and Android platforms. Moreover, the system sends immediate alerts via email and SMS to the owner and to the maintenance team. The system also features a full ticketing system that stores all the communication and history about the maintenance procedures.

Availability

January 2012 onwards.