Solar PV Weather Station With Irradiance Monitoring

Key Features

Integrated PV environmental monitoring design: Combines irradiance, wind, temperature, humidity, pressure and module temperature monitoring in one compact weather station.
Solar irradiance monitoring for PV performance analysis: Measures total solar radiation to support solar resource evaluation, PR calculation and PV generation efficiency analysis.
Adjustable irradiance sensor angle: The radiation sensor can be adjusted to meet different solar panel tilt angles and multi angle irradiance observation needs.
Multiple communication options: Supports wired and wireless data transmission including RS485, RS232, USB, optical fiber, Ethernet, 4G and BeiDou communication options.
Suitable for grid connected and distributed PV stations: Designed for utility scale solar farms, rooftop PV systems, distributed photovoltaic projects and smart energy monitoring platforms.
Compact structure for easy installation: Integrated design with no complicated mechanical connection or wiring, making installation faster and more convenient.
Customizable sensor configuration: Monitoring elements can be selected according to project requirements, including wind speed, wind direction, pressure, temperature, humidity, module temperature and irradiance.
Real time data acquisition and remote monitoring: Enables continuous meteorological and solar data collection for cloud platforms, local servers or PV monitoring systems.
Reliable outdoor performance: Designed for long term outdoor deployment in solar power plants and harsh environmental monitoring applications.
Supports PV O&M and energy yield optimization: Provides key weather and irradiance data for fault diagnosis, generation loss analysis and solar plant operation decisions.

Product Description

1. Description

JW-QTF-L(LC9) Solar PV Weather Station is an integrated photovoltaic environmental monitoring system designed for solar power plants, rooftop PV projects, grid connected PV stations and distributed solar farms. It measures solar irradiance, ambient temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, air pressure, dew point and PV module temperature to support performance ratio analysis, power generation evaluation, solar resource assessment and smart O&M management.

With adjustable irradiance sensor mounting, multiple communication options and an integrated compact structure, this PV weather station helps operators collect reliable meteorological and solar radiation data for real time monitoring, energy yield optimization and photovoltaic plant operation.

2. Product Overview

JW-QTF-L(LC9) Solar PV Weather Station is a professional monitoring device for photovoltaic power generation projects. It collects key environmental and solar radiation data required for PV system performance analysis, solar power forecasting, power generation evaluation and operation management.

The system integrates a solar irradiance sensor, wind speed and direction sensors, temperature and humidity sensor, air pressure sensor and PV module temperature sensor. Optional monitoring elements can be configured based on the requirements of different solar power plants.

This photovoltaic weather station is suitable for grid connected PV stations, distributed solar farms, rooftop solar systems, commercial PV projects and smart energy platforms. It can provide real time data for SCADA systems, cloud monitoring platforms, local servers and third party energy management systems.

Parameter	Measurement Range	Accuracy	Resolution
Ambient Temperature	-50 to 90°C	±0.3°C	0.1°C
Relative Humidity	0 to 100%RH	±2%RH below 80%RH ±3%RH above 80%RH	0.1%RH
Dew Point Temperature	-50 to 90°C	±0.3°C	0.1°C
Wind Speed	0 to 60 m/s	±2% below 20 m/s ±2% plus 0.03V m/s above 20 m/s	0.1 m/s
Wind Direction	0 to 360°	±2°	1°
Air Pressure	300 to 1100 hPa	±0.12 hPa	0.1 hPa
PV Module Temperature	-50 to 150°C	±0.2°C	0.1°C
Solar Irradiance	0 to 2000 W/m²	≤2%	1 W/m²

3. Communication Options

4. Application Scenarios

Solar Power Plant Monitoring: Used in utility scale PV stations to collect irradiance and meteorological data for power generation analysis.
Distributed Photovoltaic Projects: Suitable for distributed solar farms, industrial rooftops and commercial solar energy systems.
Grid Connected PV Stations: Supports environmental data monitoring for grid connected photovoltaic power generation systems.
PV Performance Ratio Analysis: Provides solar irradiance, temperature and weather data for PR calculation and energy yield evaluation.
Solar Resource Assessment: Helps evaluate local solar radiation conditions and long term solar energy availability.
Smart PV O&M Platform: Can be integrated with cloud platforms, SCADA systems or third party PV management software.

FAQ

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1. What is a Solar PV Weather Station used for?

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A Solar PV Weather Station is used to monitor solar irradiance, wind, temperature, humidity, pressure and PV module temperature in photovoltaic power plants. The data helps evaluate solar resource conditions, power generation performance and PV system operation efficiency.
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2. Can this PV weather station measure solar irradiance?

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Yes. The system includes a solar irradiance sensor with a measurement range of 0 to 2000 W/m². It is suitable for solar radiation monitoring, PV performance analysis and energy yield evaluation.
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3. Can the irradiance sensor angle be adjusted?

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Yes. The irradiance sensor supports angle adjustment, allowing it to match the installation angle of PV modules or meet different solar radiation observation requirements.
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4. What communication methods are supported?

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The station supports RS485, RS232, USB, optical fiber, Ethernet, 4G and BeiDou communication options. It can be connected to local servers, cloud platforms, PV monitoring systems or third party software.
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5. Is this product suitable for distributed photovoltaic projects?

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Yes. The Solar PV Weather Station is suitable for distributed PV projects, rooftop solar systems, commercial solar installations and utility scale solar farms.
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6. Can JW-IoT customize the monitoring parameters?

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Yes. JW-IoT can customize the sensor configuration based on project requirements. Optional parameters may include wind speed, wind direction, ambient temperature, humidity, air pressure, module temperature and solar irradiance.
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7. Can JW-IoT provide this station for grid connected PV projects?

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Yes. JW-IoT can provide PV weather monitoring solutions for grid connected solar power stations, including hardware configuration, communication options and platform integration support.
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8. Does JW-IoT support platform or API integration?

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Yes. JW-IoT can support integration with cloud platforms, local servers or third party PV monitoring systems. Communication and data formats can be discussed according to the project requirements.
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9. Why is PV module temperature monitoring important?

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PV module temperature affects solar panel efficiency. By monitoring module temperature together with irradiance and weather data, operators can better understand generation loss and system performance.
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10. What types of solar projects can use this weather station?

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It can be used in solar farms, rooftop PV systems, distributed photovoltaic projects, grid connected PV stations, solar resource assessment sites and smart energy monitoring platforms.