Description:Title of The Invention
INTEGRATED IoT SYSTEM FOR CLEANING ROOFTOP SOLAR PANELS AND BATTERY HEALTH MONITORING
Field of the Invention
This invention relates to IoT technique for cleaning rooftop solar panels and battery health monitoring
Background of the Invention
US8771432B2: System and method for cleaning rows of solar panels. Each solar row has an upper edge elevated above ground level and a lower edge to provide an inclination of the solar row. A cleaning assembly cleans the solar panel surfaces. A support frame supports the cleaning assembly and enables upward and downward motion in the width and length directions of the solar row. Operation and movement of the cleaning assembly is controlled so as to clean a surface of the solar panels during downward movement. The cleaning assembly is preferably not operative during upward movement. During downward movement, the cleaning assembly removes dirt, debris and dust from the surface of the solar panels and generates an air stream to blow off the dirt, debris, and dust. The system further includes a guide system for moving the cleaning assembly to align with successive solar panel rows.
US8323421B2: An automatic cleaning system for solar panels has a time controller, a detection device, a perfusion device, a driving device and a cleaning device. Based on predetermined time values, execution signals are sent to the perfusion device, the driving device and the detection device to implement prompt assessment of the need for cleaning and cleaning, if warranted. Also provided is an automatic cleaning method using the system.
None of the prior art indicate above either alone or in combination with one another disclose what the present invention has disclosed. Present invention is described as the development of an energy-efficient, maintenance-free system for the solar panels on the rooftop solar plant.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
These days, there are several renewable energy options. We are aware that the solar system's efficiency substantially declines as dust accumulates on the solar PV system routine maintenance of solar panel problems. As a result of the dust on the solar panels, their production decreased. Plan accordingly for regular automatic solar panel cleaning. The problem is described as the development of an energy-efficient, maintenance-free system for the solar panels on the rooftop solar plant. Fig. 1 consists of the controlling unit, automated wiper, motor driver, multiple motors, dust sensors, water tank, water pump, relay board, water sprinkler and battery. Dust Sensor will be monitoring the surface of the solar panel and send that data to the controlling unit. The controlling unit will be receiving data from the dust sensor and whenever dust will be detected on the surface of solar panel, the controlling unit will automatically turn on motor driver, water pump and relay board. Motor diver will be controlling multiple motors which will be controlling the movement of automated wipers. These automated wipers will have attached water sprinklers. Water will be supplied directly from the water tank to the water sprinklers with the help of water pump, and relay board will automatically turn on/off the water sprinkler according to the movement of automated wipers. Battery will be powering controlling unit, water pump, relay board, dust sensor, multiple motors and motor driver. Fig. 2 consists of the controlling unit, temperature sensor, water level sensor, Wi-Fi module, cloud server, mobile app and battery. Water level sensor will be monitoring the level of water inside of the inverter battery. Temperature sensor will be monitoring the temperature of the inverter battery. Water level sensor and temperature sensor will be sending all the data to the controlling unit and the controlling unit will be sending all the data to the cloud server with the help of Wi-Fi module. From the cloud server, data will be shown in the user’s mobile app whenever water level will get too low and/or the temperature of the inverter battery will rise too high, the controlling unit will automatically send an alert on the user’s mobile app. Battery will be powering temperature sensor, water level sensor, controlling unit and Wi-Fi module.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein: Fig. 1 consists of the controlling unit, automated wiper, motor driver, multiple motors, dust sensors, water tank, water pump, relay board, water sprinkler and battery. Dust Sensor will be monitoring the surface of the solar panel and send that data to the controlling unit. The controlling unit will be receiving data from the dust sensor and whenever dust will be detected on the surface of solar panel, the controlling unit will automatically turn on motor driver, water pump and relay board. Fig. 2 consists of the controlling unit, temperature sensor, water level sensor, Wi-Fi module, cloud server, mobile app and battery. Water level sensor will be monitoring the level of water inside of the inverter battery. Temperature sensor will be monitoring the temperature of the inverter battery. Water level sensor and temperature sensor will be sending all the data to the controlling unit and the controlling unit will be sending all the data to the cloud server with the help of Wi-Fi module.
The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a",” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", “third”, and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
These days, there are several renewable energy options. We are aware that the solar system's efficiency substantially declines as dust accumulates on the solar PV system routine maintenance of solar panel problems. As a result of the dust on the solar panels, their production decreased. Plan accordingly for regular automatic solar panel cleaning. The problem is described as the development of an energy-efficient, maintenance-free system for the solar panels on the rooftop solar plant. Fig. 1 consists of the controlling unit, automated wiper, motor driver, multiple motors, dust sensors, water tank, water pump, relay board, water sprinkler and battery. Dust Sensor will be monitoring the surface of the solar panel and send that data to the controlling unit. The controlling unit will be receiving data from the dust sensor and whenever dust will be detected on the surface of solar panel, the controlling unit will automatically turn on motor driver, water pump and relay board. Motor diver will be controlling multiple motors which will be controlling the movement of automated wipers. These automated wipers will have attached water sprinklers. Water will be supplied directly from the water tank to the water sprinklers with the help of water pump, and relay board will automatically turn on/off the water sprinkler according to the movement of automated wipers. Battery will be powering controlling unit, water pump, relay board, dust sensor, multiple motors and motor driver. Fig. 2 consists of the controlling unit, temperature sensor, water level sensor, Wi-Fi module, cloud server, mobile app and battery. Water level sensor will be monitoring the level of water inside of the inverter battery. Temperature sensor will be monitoring the temperature of the inverter battery. Water level sensor and temperature sensor will be sending all the data to the controlling unit and the controlling unit will be sending all the data to the cloud server with the help of Wi-Fi module. From the cloud server, data will be shown in the user’s mobile app whenever water level will get too low and/or the temperature of the inverter battery will rise too high, the controlling unit will automatically send an alert on the user’s mobile app. Battery will be powering temperature sensor, water level sensor, controlling unit and Wi-Fi module.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION:
• Whenever dust will be detected on the surface of solar panel, automated wipers will automatically clean the solar panel.
• Whenever water level of inverter battery will be too low, the user will automatically get an alert on their mobile app.
• Whenever temperature of inverter battery will be too high, the user will automatically get an alert on their mobile app.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. An Integrated IoT system for cleaning rooftop solar panels and battery health monitoring comprises with Controlling Unit (10), Automated Wiper (11), Dust Sensor (12), Motor Driver (13), Multiple Motors (14), Water Tank (15), Water Pump (16), Relay Board (17), and Water Sprinkler (18).
2. The system is claimed in claim 1, wherein which is automated wipers automatically clean the solar panel whenever dust is detected.
3. The system is claimed in claim 1, wherein which is user will automatically get an alert on their mobile app whenever the water level of inverter battery will be too low or the temperature of the inverter battery will be too high.
4. The system is claimed in claim 1, wherein system further comprises Controlling Unit (20), Temperature Sensor (21), Water Level Sensor (22), WiFi Module (23), Cloud Server (24), Mobile App (25).
5. The system is claimed in claim 1, wherein water level sensor is monitoring the level of water inside of the inverter battery.
6. The system is claimed in claim 1, wherein temperature sensor will be monitoring the temperature of the inverter battery.
7. The system is claimed in claim 1, wherein Water level sensor and temperature sensor will be sending all the data to the controlling unit and the controlling unit will be sending all the data to the cloud server with the help of Wi-Fi module.
8. The system is claimed in claim 1, wherein from the cloud server, data will be shown in the user’s mobile app whenever water level will get too low and/or the temperature of the inverter battery will rise too high, the controlling unit will automatically send an alert on the user’s mobile app.
9. The system is claimed in claim 1, whereinBattery is powering temperature sensor, water level sensor, controlling unit and Wi-Fi module.