An Embedded System-Based Real-Time Renewable Energy Monitoring Framework
Abstract
Renewable energy has become a key solution for addressing the increasing global demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly power generation. Effective monitoring of renewable energy systems is essential to ensure efficient operation, minimize energy losses, and improve system reliability. This paper presents an Embedded System-Based Renewable Energy Monitoring System designed for real-time acquisition, processing, and transmission of operational parameters from renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind energy systems. The proposed system employs a microcontroller integrated with voltage, current, temperature, and environmental sensors to continuously monitor system performance. The collected data are processed locally and transmitted to a cloud-based monitoring platform through wireless communication technologies such as Wi-Fi or GSM, enabling remote supervision and data visualization. Threshold-based fault detection mechanisms generate alerts whenever abnormal operating conditions are identified, allowing timely maintenance and reducing system downtime. Experimental evaluation demonstrates that the proposed embedded monitoring system provides accurate sensor measurements, low power consumption, reliable wireless communication, and real-time performance monitoring. The system offers a cost-effective, scalable, and energy-efficient solution suitable for residential, industrial, and smart grid renewable energy applications, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and supporting sustainable energy management.