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Introducing the Pyranometer

This device helps to measure the power of the sun – irradiance (W/m2) from the hemisphere – at a given location. It helps you to understand how much solar PV energy can be harvested and what is the best orientation of the panels.

The Pyranometer uses off-the-shelve hardware components that are easy to find, while it is programmed in open-source Arduino code that runs on a MKR Zero board. The code is modular, making it possible to change or add specific functionality if you are at ease with the Arduino programming language.

The Pyranometer has been made in 2022 by Elektropionir as a demonstration device for use in education and training. In the future, we’ll likely be adding some extra functionality such as logging of the data for longer on-site monitoring or debugging of PV installations.

While comparable functionality can be found in commercial devices, the possibility to modify or add functionality to our own needs is unique feature.