Remote Climate Monitoring Through the Utilization of Solar Energy for Meteorological Systems
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper addresses the meteorological data gaps in remote regions through a sustainable, low-cost IoT system powered entirely by solar energy. The system integrates an Arduino Mega 2560 with environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed/direction, solar radiation), GSM/GPS modules, and a 5W solar-LiPo power subsystem. Field validation in Libyan desert conditions demonstrated ±0.5°C temperature accuracy, ±2% humidity precision, and 98% uptime over 30 days, outperforming comparable solar IoT stations in harsh environments. The prototype is more cost-effective than commercial stations, which enables real-time climate monitoring to support agriculture and disaster management while contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The obtained data showed full consistency with measurements from reliable reference devices.
Language: English
Topic: Arduino and IoT Applications
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414133252