Abstract: Greenhouses have revolutionized the way we grow plants, providing a controlled environment for optimal growth and productivity. As the global population continues to rise, the need for sustainable and efficient agricultural practices has never been more pressing. Greenhouses offer a solution to this challenge, enabling year-round crop production, improved yields, and reduced environmental impact. Greenhouses are essential for modern agriculture, providing a sustainable and efficient solution to global food security challenges. As technology continues to advance, greenhouses will play an increasingly important role in ensuring a food-secure future. Greenhouses provide a controlled environment that extends the growing season beyond what is possible outdoors.
Innovations in greenhouse technology can significantly enhance efficiency and productivity in agriculture. Advanced systems for monitoring, automation, and data analysis can optimize resource use, leading to higher yields and better-quality crops. Innovations like smart irrigation systems, energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions, and sustainable materials contribute to resource conservation. Also, greenhouse innovations help farmers adapt to the challenges posed by climate change.
To achieve all these objectives and a non-manual interference greenhouse, this paper presents an innovative IoT-based smart monitoring and control system for a greenhouse, powered by a dual-axis solar tracked photovoltaic (PV) system.
The proposed IoT-based smart monitoring and control system for greenhouses, powered by a dual-axis solar tracked PV system, demonstrates significant improvements in energy efficiency, plant growth, and water conservation. This innovative solution has potential applications in agricultural and horticultural industries. It integrates environmental sensors to monitor key parameters such as temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and light intensity, enabling real-time data collection and analysis. The dual-axis solar tracker optimizes energy generation, ensuring a reliable power supply for the system. By employing IoT connectivity, users can remotely access data and control greenhouse conditions via a mobile application. This system enhances crop yield and resource efficiency, while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Experimental results demonstrate significant improvements in energy utilization and environmental management, highlighting the feasibility and effectiveness of the integrated approach in modern agriculture.
Keywords: Dual-axis solar tracked PV system, greenhouse, IoT, control system, soil moisture, soil temperature, humidity.
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