EXPLORING THE ROLE OF SOLAR ENERGY IN ADVANCING AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

Abstract

The sun is the ultimate and limitless source of energy. Solar power is a renewable energy source that comes from the sun and is released in the form of heat and light. Solar energy may be harnessed thanks to technological advancements. Solar panels, solar photovoltaic, solar heating and solar cooking may all be used to harness the sun's energy. Solar energy used with agriculture may aid in the development of sustainable farming. Keeping in mind that one day fossil fuels will end, a need arises to find alternative fuels. Renewable energy is considered an alternative to fossil fuels and nowadays it attracts much attention. Among renewable energy sources, solar is the most important because it is available in all parts of the world. Also, this energy source is used in various industries including agriculture and it can be used in cultivating crops in the farthest corners of the world. In present work, we have used Solar panels to power sensors and devices to monitor crops and fields, which can help farmers to improve their crop yields and reduce water waste. In proposed system we will monitor factors on a greenhouse such as temperature, humidity, unwanted occupancy, light intensity, pressure, rain fall detection, soil moisture, and water management. The data will be displayed and processed using a Blynk server with original hardware circuits on a permanent PCB. Using Node MCU and IoT technologies, we will present and evaluate the data. Even when there is no power source, system with solar panels offers power backup.