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@article{183688,
        author = {Joe Uzuegbu, Chijioke K and Ezigbo Philip J. and Obichere Jude. K and Michael K. Osazuwa},
        title = {Design and Integration of a Web-based Mobile App for Monitoring a 1.5kVA Portable Solar Power Pack},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {3362-3370},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183688},
        abstract = {The continuous shift towards renewable energy technologies necessitates the development of innovative tools for managing and optimizing distributed energy systems. This study presents the design and integration of a mobile application for real-time monitoring and control of a 1.5kVA portable solar power pack. The system architecture integrates sensor modules, a microcontroller (ESP32), a web-based backend, and a front-end mobile interface. Sensor data—including battery state of charge (SoC), output voltage, temperature, frequency, and load wattage—are collected via a non-invasive Power Zen Energy Monitor (PZEM) and processed by the ESP32 microcontroller, which supports wireless transmission over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The backend system, developed using Node.js or Python, manages and stores incoming data, while the user interface provides visualizations and analytics to aid user decision-making. Real-time updates are enabled using WebSocket communication protocols. This work bridges a critical gap in the real-time management of portable solar systems, particularly for off-grid environments, by enhancing performance monitoring, minimizing energy wastage, and enabling predictive maintenance. The system's modular design ensures scalability and adaptability to other renewable microgrid setups. The study concludes with a discussion of deployment challenges and future enhancements, including machine learning-based fault detection and expanded remote-control features.},
        keywords = {Solar Power Pack, IoT Monitoring, ESP32, Mobile Application, Real-Time Data, Renewable Energy},
        month = {August},
        }