SOLAR-POWERED MICROGRID FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION USING IOTBASED MONITORING AND LOAD MANAGEMENT
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https://doi.org/10.26662/ijiert.v13i5.pp1-5Keywords:
Solar-Powered Microgrid, Rural Electrification, IoT Monitoring, Smart Load Management, ESP32-WROOM, Renewable Energy, Dust Detection, LDR Sensor, Web-Based Monitoring, Battery Storage, Energy Management, Solar Energy, Smart Grid, Remote Monitoring, Sustainable Energy.Abstract
The Solar-Powered Microgrid for Rural Electrification using IoT-Based Monitoring and Load Management is designed to provide a reliable and sustainable power solution for rural and remote areas where conventional electricity supply is limited or unavailable. The system uses solar energy as the primary power source along with battery storage for continuous electricity supply during low sunlight and nighttime conditions.The project uses the Espressif Systems ESP32-WROOM module for IoT-based monitoring of parameters such as solar panel voltage, battery status, load conditions, and power availability. An LDR module is used for dust detection on the solar panel surface to monitor cleanliness and maintain efficient power generation.
A dedicated website has been developed for the project to provide a user-friendly platform for real-time monitoring and management of the solar microgrid system. The website displays live electrical parameters, battery conditions, dust detection status, energy availability, and load information, enabling users to monitor the system remotely through the internet. This improves accessibility, remote supervision, and smart energy management.
The system also includes smart load management that automatically controls non-essential loads during low power conditions, improving energy efficiency and preventing overload. The proposed system provides an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and efficient solution for rural electrification by combining renewable energy, IoT technology, dust monitoring, and web-based management systems.
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