Solar Panel Protection System

Problem

 ● 60 research solar panels 

● None are in use 

● They do not have ANY protection systems in place currently

Solar Panels Without Protection Systems 

● Walmart sued Tesla due to solar panel failures.

 ● Seven roof fires at different locations. 

● Detecting solar panel failures can help prevent catastrophes

Objectives 

● Disconnect the solar panel if failure conditions occur 

○ Over-current ○ Over-voltage ○ Over-heating 

● Remote monitoring of system parameters over Ethernet ○ Voltages ○ Current ○ Power ○ Temperatures

Design - Subsystem Requirements 

● The switching subsystem must output the configurations shown below 

● Default State - Not Connected 

● Capable of delivering the maximum voltage and current of the solar panel.

Conclusion 

● Project was a success! ○ Customer was more than satisfied 

● Tentative plans for 60 units to be installed next Spring