Client Overview
The client, a Norwegian company, is a leader in solar power plant development in cooperation with local communities. Specializing in power grid management and smart metering (AMS), the company aims to integrate sustainable energy solutions while supporting agricultural productivity.
Project Objectives
- Develop a smart metering system that optimizes energy distribution for agrivoltaic solar power plants.
- Enable efficient energy management between residential homes and multiple energy sources.
- Support agricultural activities such as grazing and crop production alongside solar energy generation.
- Minimize the climate crisis impact on agriculture while fostering biodiversity.
Technology Stack
- Programming Language: Python
Team Structure
- Team Members: TM, 1 developer
- Roles: New functionality development, system customization, performance improvements, and bug fixing.
Key Development Activities
🔶 Integration of Smart Metering Technology: Developed and enhanced a modem-based data system that connects residential homes with diverse energy sources.
🔶 Agrivoltaic Energy Transition Support: Enabled simultaneous land use for solar power production and agricultural activities, creating a sustainable energy-agriculture ecosystem.
🔶 Performance Optimization & Bug Fixing: Improved existing features, fixed bugs, and customized system functionalities to enhance efficiency and reliability.
🔶 Scalability & Future-Proofing: Ensured the system is scalable, supporting potential expansion of solar power plants and future grid integrations.
Results & Impact
🔶 The solar power plant is now fully operational, generating 12.1 megawatts (MW DC) and supplying electricity to approximately 4,000 households in the surrounding community.
🔶 The agrivoltaic model successfully integrates renewable energy production with agricultural use, reducing climate impact while promoting local business involvement and biodiversity preservation.
Conclusion
This project demonstrates how smart energy management and agrivoltaics can drive sustainability in both the renewable energy and agricultural sectors. By leveraging smart metering technology, the solar power plant is able to efficiently distribute energy, maximize land use, and contribute to environmental conservation.
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