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Solar Energy PV Monitoring

Apogee cost-effective SP-110 silicon-cell pyranometer
Apogee cost-effective SP-110 silicon-cell pyranometer
Apogee cost-effective SP-110 silicon-cell pyranometer
Cost-effective tools to optimize photovoltaic systems
Apogee Instruments offers cost-effective tools, including a PV monitoring package, to monitor solar energy resources, optimize panel placement for maximum efficiency, monitor photovoltaic system performance, and determine site location.
PV-100 PV Monitoring Package
Apogee Instruments' PV monitoring package is designed to work with an SMA cluster controller and includes a silicon-cell pyranometer, Class A PRT back-of-panel temperature sensor, fan-aspirated radiation shield, and Class A PRT air temperature sensor.
Solar Radiation Sensor (SP-214)
  • High accuracy, silion-cell pyranometer
  • Measures Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) or Plane of Array (PoA) Irradiance
  • 4-20 mA output signal
Back-of-Panel Temperature Sensor (CS240)
  • PT1000 Class A PRT
  • Self-adhesive aluminum disk promotes heat transfer from panel surface
Fan-Aspirated Solar Radiation Shield (TS-100)
  • Prevents solar radiation induced errors
  • Long life, IP55 rated fan
  • Meets IEC 61724-1 requirements
Air Temperature Sensor (ST-150)
  • 1/8 inch diameter, Class A PRT
  • IP67 rated
  • Meets IEC 61724-1 requirements
Silicon-cell Pyranometers
Apogee silicon-cell pyranometers feature a monocrystalline silicon-cell detector that has the same spectral response as a PV module. The sensors quantify shortwave radiation being harnessed as electricity.
Same Characteristics as a PV Module
Apogee silicon-cell pyranometers feature a monocrystalline silicon-cell detector that has the same spectral response as a PV module.
Accurate and Stable Measurements
Pyranometers provide accurate readings at low-sun angles. They are cosine-corrected with directional errors less than ± 5 % at a solar zenith angle of 75°. Calibration in controlled laboratory conditions is traceable to the World Radiometric Reference in Davos, Switzerland.
Rugged, Self-cleaning Head
Patented domed shaped sensor head (diffuser and body) facilitate runoff of dew and rain to keep the diffuser clean and minimize errors caused by dust blocking the radiation path. Sensors are housed in a rugged anodize aluminum body and electronics are fully potted.
Output Options
Multiple analog output options are available including: 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 2.5 V, 0 to 5.0 V, and 0 to 350 mV ranges. The silicon-cell pyranometer is also available attached to a hand-held meter with digital readout, and as a digital 'smart' sensor that uses USB communication and custom software to interface directly to a computer.
Thermopile Pyranometers
Apogee thermopile pyranometers are cost-effective and feature a blackbody thermopile detector that provides a broader and more uniform spectral response for better performance in all atmospheric conditions, particularly under cloudy conditions. More information on thermopile pyranometers >
Fan-aspirated Radiation Shield
Did you know that traditional multi-plate radiation shields cause ambient air temperature measurement errors up to 10 C in high solar, low wind conditions? With many performance monitoring standards calling for a measurement uncertainty of less than 1 C, this is a large and frequently overlooked problem. The TS-100 is the solution. The unique shape and ultra-low-power fan ensure an uncertainty of only 0.2 C in all conditions. For data about this issue see: Static solar shields do not meet the ± 1 °C IEC 61724-1 air temperature specification Poster 
 
More information on the TS-100 >
 

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Introducing Apogee's PV Monitoring Package

Connecting the PV-100 to an SMA Cluster Controller

Connecting an SP-214-SS Pyranometer Serial Numbers 9898 and Above to an SMA Cluster Controller

Google's Project Loon SP-230 heated pyranometer
Google's Project Loon
Apogee's SP-230 heated pyranometer was selected to monitor PV panels on Project Loon.
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SP-110's on Jin Jeop Library South Korea
Monitoring PV Panels on Jin Jeop Library
SP-110's are integrated as part of a PV monitoring sytem for a PV power generation facility on the roof of the Jin Jeop library in Korea.
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Solar power plant on lake
Solar Power Plants on Lakes and Dams
Studying solar radiation at different angles to determine locations for solar power plants.
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SP-510-SS Upward-Looking Thermopile Pyranometer
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SP-510-SS Upward-Looking Thermopile Pyranometer

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SP-110-SS: Self-Powered Pyranometer
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SP-110-SS: Self-Powered Pyranometer

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SP-214-SS Amplified 4-20 Milliamp Pyranometer
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SP-214-SS Amplified 4-20 Milliamp Pyranometer

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SP-215-SS: Amplified 0-5 Volt Pyranometer
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SP-215-SS: Amplified 0-5 Volt Pyranometer

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SP-420 Smart Pyranometer | USB Output
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SP-420 Smart Pyranometer | USB Output

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SP-722-SS Modbus Digital Output Thermopile Albedometer
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SP-722-SS Modbus Digital Output Thermopile Albedometer

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ST-300  PRT
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ST-300-SS Platinum Resistance Thermometer (PRT)

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TS-100-SS 12 V Aspirated Radiation Shield (Shield Only)
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TS-100-SS 12 V Aspirated Radiation Shield (Shield Only)

$449.00
TS-200-SS 24 V Aspirated Radiation Shield (Shield Only)
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TS-200-SS 24 V Aspirated Radiation Shield (Shield Only)

$449.00
TS-210-SS 24 V Aspirated Radiation Shield (Thermistor Included)
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TS-210-SS 24 V Aspirated Radiation Shield (Thermistor Included)

$509.00
ST-150 Class A PRT
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ST-150: Class A PRT (Platinum Resistance Thermometer)

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