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@article{169823,
        author = {Yashwant Shankar Jadhao and Jitendra Gaikwad},
        title = {Solar Based Plant Monitoring System},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {6},
        pages = {2417-2424},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=169823},
        abstract = {In recent years, there has been a significant surge in the utilization of renewable energy sources, particularly solar energy, owing to environmental concerns and energy sustainability goals. Concurrently, advancements in Internet of Things (IOT) technology have paved the way for innovative applications in various domains. This project proposes a Solar-Based Plant Monitoring System that integrates solar energy harvesting with IOT capabilities to monitor and optimize the growth conditions of plants efficiently. The proposed system comprises several components, including solar panels, sensors, microcontrollers, and a central monitoring unit. Solar panels are employed to harness solar energy, which is then utilized to power the entire monitoring system. Various sensors such as temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and light intensity sensors are deployed to collect real-time data pertaining to the environmental conditions surrounding the plants. These sensors provide crucial insights into the plant's health and growth requirements. The data collected by the sensors are transmitted wirelessly to a central monitoring unit using IOT communication protocols such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The central monitoring unit processes the incoming data and employs algorithms to analyse the environmental parameters. Based on this analysis, the system can automatically adjust environmental factors such as irrigation, shading, and ventilation to create optimal conditions for plant growth. One of the key advantages of the proposed system is its ability to operate autonomously, requiring minimal human intervention. By leveraging IOT technology, the system can continuously monitor the plant's environment and make necessary adjustments in real-time, thereby ensuring optimal growth conditions and maximizing yield. Moreover, the use of solar energy for power supply enhances the system's sustainability and reduces operational costs. Furthermore, the system can be equipped with remote monitoring and control capabilities, allowing users to access real-time data and manage the plant growth parameters remotely through a web or mobile application. This feature enables farmers and agriculturalists to monitor their crops from anywhere, facilitating timely intervention in case of any deviations from the desired growth conditions. In addition to agricultural applications, the proposed system can find utility in urban gardening, greenhouse farming, and research laboratories where precise environmental control is essential for plant growth experiments. The scalability and flexibility of the system make it adaptable to a wide range of plant species and cultivation environments},
        keywords = {},
        month = {November},
        }