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IoT Based Monitoring and Control of Off-Grid Solar Systems
1 2 3 4 UG Scholar, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Holy Mary Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. 5 Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Holy Mary Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Published Online: January-April 2026
Pages: 21-23
Off-grid solar power systems are increasingly vital for supplying electricity in remote and underserved regions. However, traditional off-grid systems often lack efficient fault detection, performance monitoring, and remote control capabilities. This paper presents an Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled monitoring and control architecture tailored for off-grid solar installations. The system uses distributed sensors to capture key metrics like solar panel output, battery parameters, and load consumption, and communicates real-time data to a cloud platform via lightweight communication protocols. Users can remotely visualize performance, receive alerts, and adjust operational parameters through a web or mobile interface. Experimental evaluation demonstrates improved system reliability, energy utilization, and maintenance responsiveness.
