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In the current wave of energy transition, photovoltaic (PV) power generation—as a clean and sustainable energy source—is steadily becoming a key pillar of the global energy mix. Rooftop PV systems, in particular, are increasingly seen by households and businesses as an effective path toward energy self-sufficiency, thanks to their low environmental impact, flexible installation options, and potential to reduce electricity bills.

However, as rooftop PV installations continue to grow in scale, the limitations of traditional operation and maintenance (O&M) approaches have become increasingly apparent. Manual inspections are time-consuming and labor-intensive, fault response times are slow, data collection is often incomplete, and after-sales service can be delayed. In contrast, remote monitoring and intelligent O&M—enabled by IoT technologies—allow for real-time equipment monitoring, data analytics, remote control, and smart maintenance. This significantly improves both the efficiency and accuracy of O&M operations, while reducing the management and service burdens on enterprises.

To address these challenges, WideIOT offers a solution based on industrial IoT gateways. These gateways connect to on-site equipment such as inverters, sensors, cameras, and smart meters, collecting real-time data on power generation, temperature, irradiance, inverter status, and equipment operating conditions. The data is transmitted wirelessly to an enterprise O&M management platform, enabling centralized oversight of diverse, large-scale device fleets and driving a more efficient, intelligent, and digital approach to PV operations.

Key Features

1. Real-time data acquisition – Collects parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, and equipment status, and uploads them to the O&M cloud platform. This provides detailed operational visibility for day-to-day monitoring and builds a comprehensive data foundation for subsequent analytics.

2. Remote device control – Enables O&M personnel to perform operations—such as adjusting operating modes, restarting equipment, or modifying settings—without being on site. This drastically reduces emergency response times and accelerates fault resolution.

3. Unified visual dashboards – Accessible via PCs, mobile phones, or other terminals, these interfaces display the operational status and key performance indicators of each PV site. Chart-based and data-driven visualizations make information easy to interpret, supporting faster and more accurate decision-making.

4. Work order management – Allows users to create, edit, manage, assign, and review O&M work orders. It supports a visual and traceable maintenance workflow, recording fault reports, operation logs, repair outcomes, and other information in formats including images, text, and video.

5. Advanced data analytics – Leverages in-depth mining and analysis of historical data, including comparative studies of power curves, fault logs, and other critical metrics. This enables enterprises to optimize maintenance strategies and improve product performance.

6. Automated energy accounting – Automatically calculates and records PV generation, grid-fed electricity, and self-consumed energy. It generates settlement reports that can be synchronized with grid platforms or billing systems, helping reduce billing disputes and discrepancies.