Hardware · Weather stations and soiling
Soiling Index Measurement System
IEC61724-1:2021 compliant short-circuit current reduction due to soiling of solar PV plants.
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Overview
Quantifies short-circuit current reduction between a clean reference panel and a soiled test panel — simultaneously — deriving instantaneous and daily average Soiling Loss Index values per IEC 61724:1-2021 Annex C.
Key features
- IEC 61724-1:2021 Compliant. System compliance as per IEC 61724-1:2021 — Measurement method 2, Short-circuit current reduction due to soiling (Annex C).
- Instantaneous Soiling Index. Real-time instantaneous Soiling Level Index with 0.01% resolution, enabling continuous monitoring of panel contamination.
- Daily Average Soiling Index. Daily average Soiling Index calculated for both Fixed and Tracker-based PV systems for comprehensive performance analysis.
- Multi-Network Connectivity. Connectivity over Ethernet, Wi-Fi & LTE(4G)/UMTS/GPRS — real-time data transmission from any remote plant location.
- SCADA Integration. Seamless data connection to SCADA systems over RS485 Modbus RTU and TCP/IP for full plant integration and monitoring.
- Onsite PV Module Support. Onsite PV modules can be used to calculate accurate soiling index, eliminating the need for separate reference panels.
- GPS Time Synchronization. Time synchronization via GPS and internet ensures precise timestamps across all logged soiling and temperature parameters.
- Easy Configuration. Intuitive configuration interface for rapid deployment and setup in the field with minimal expertise required.
- Simple Installation & Maintenance. Designed for simple installation and maintenance, minimising downtime and reducing O&M costs at solar PV plants.