Telekomünikasyon güç sistemi: Enerji tasarrufu, yenilenebilir kaynaklar ve çevre izleme

This study presents an outline of the design, development, and validation of a monitoring system, specifically intended for tracking the efficiency of solar power generation in remote communication towers. Solar energy is often discredited due to its intermittent nature, low efficiency, and high costs. Nevertheless, it's a vital alternative for powering infrastructures located in isolated regions. In this study, a GPS-based remote solar energy monitoring system has been designed developed and subsequently tested to demonstrate full functionality. The monitoring process incorporates multiple techniques. The traditional offline data collection is restrictive due to the lack of real-time data capabilities. The reliance on cables with relatively high maintenance costs, also imposes technical constraints given the necessity for their proximity to the monitoring station. As a potential solution to these challenges, this study proposes an online monitoring system for grid photovoltaic (PV) systems. This system is integrated with an embedded GSM mechanism, which provides continuous, real-time data updates. Arduino IDE has been developed and utilized to process raw data in real-time, enabling the monitoring of critical variables such as PV output and grid inverter output, essential for the system's stability. The system transmits data to the cloud, so it allows remote monitoring. To enhance usability and accessibility, a supplementary smartphone application has been developed using Google's MIT App Inventor 2. This application allows users to access and monitor the same cloud data conveniently via their smartphones, thereby improving the system's real-time monitoring capabilities. The successful implementation and the potential of this robust monitoring system, especially in remote locations is presented.