The solar panel efficiency is critically influenced by the intensity of solar rays falling on the solar cell which is partially obstructed by the accumulated dirt (soiling) on top of the solar panels.

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are the workhorse computing systems that help to coordinate and harmonize functions performed by the multitude of sensors, actuators, conveyors and many other ...

A programmable logic controller (PLC) is an industrial solid-state computer which has been adapted for the control of manufacturing processes. To put it briefly, the function of a PLC is to monitor ...

With the venerable programmable logic controller (PLC) marking its 40th anniversary last year, I got to thinking about its timeline. It goes way back in my engineering career - the career before my ...

They compared a Python-based control loop on a Raspberry Pi 3B against an C0-12DD1E-2-D AutomationDirect CLICK Programmable Logic Controller using a simple water heating example.

Programmable-Logic-Controller Based Robust Automatic Cleaning of Solar Panel for Efficiency Improvement ... The panels must be cleaned with water frequently to maintain their maximum designed capacity ...