Problem / solution guide
Solar Site Weather Alert
Weather and irradiance alert hardware for solar sites that need performance context and field alarm data.
Hardware in this guide
Product-family photos. See each product page for specifications and options.
Equipment selection, or help with the whole farm?
Send your country and a description of the equipment or problem. We can recommend a device, prepare a kit or plan the farm equipment and integration. Add technical details when available.
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Solar underperformance is hard to diagnose without weather context. Alerts can help separate equipment faults from irradiance, wind or temperature conditions.
Measurements that matter
- Irradiance
- Wind, rain and temperature
- Panel or cabinet temperature
- Gateway and power status
Suggested hardware configuration
- RS485 weather station
- Solar radiation sensor
- Energy meter input
- 4G or Ethernet gateway
Equipment in the system
Example equipment arrangement. Check compatibility and agree who handles software, PLC/SCADA programming and site installation.
Data destination
Customer platform or an agreed third-party service
Information needed before quotation
- Sensor mounting location
- Weather parameters
- Meter or inverter protocol
- Data platform endpoint
Recommended next steps
- Review solar site monitoring
- Check solar weather station power
- Prepare sensor list for quote
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FAQ
What does SunGene need before quoting Solar Site Weather Alert?
For a quotation, send these details: Sensor mounting location; Weather parameters; Meter or inverter protocol; Data platform endpoint. We use them to select sensors, gateways, power and the data connection.
Which weather readings help a remote solar site?
Choose readings for the site decision: rainfall for access, wind for exposed equipment, or solar radiation for generation analysis. Confirm sensor placement and the alert recipient before selecting the station.
How can we spot a station that has stopped reporting?
Track the last received time alongside battery and communication status where the selected hardware supplies them. Agree a separate missing-data warning so a silent station is not mistaken for calm weather.
What should I check before selecting equipment?
Record these site details: Irradiance; Wind, rain and temperature; Panel or cabinet temperature. Check the sensor output, receiving input, power supply and installation conditions together. Confirm any required approvals for the exact model and destination.