Solar Industry Magazine

The following is an excerpt from the article.  To read the complete article, please click here: How To Integrate PV Monitoring Systems

Selecting the right remote monitoring solution (RMS) - a data acquisition system with a Web-based user interface - is an important step in ensuring that the return on investment for a solar project is maximized.  A properly matched and configured RMS should pay for itself many times over during the life cycle of a typical PV system through improved energy production and reduced operational and maintenance costs.  The wrong choice, however, can lead to increased expenses and frustration, as well as lost revenue due to suboptimal energy production.