WUHAN, China – Wuhan Chenyun Technology Co., Ltd. (brand: YIGU), a manufacturer of meteorological and environmental monitoring equipment, has deployed its customized photovoltaic (PV) weather monitoring stations at multiple agrivoltaic sites across Italy. The systems provide real-time environmental data to support PV efficiency optimization, operations management, and agricultural decision-making under the panels.

Italy is one of Europe's most solar-rich countries, with cumulative installed PV capacity reaching 43.5 GW by the end of 2025. The country added 6.4 GW of new solar capacity in 2025 alone. However, the Mediterranean climate—hot, dry summers and rainy, cloudy winters—places higher demands on PV plant performance evaluation, maintenance scheduling, and power output forecasting.

Agrivoltaics—the dual use of land for both solar power generation and agricultural production—is expanding rapidly in Italy. These projects require monitoring systems that serve both energy and agricultural needs without compromising either function.

System Configuration and Site Adaptability

The Chenyun system deployed in Italy is a dedicated PV weather monitoring station, customized for agrivoltaic applications.

Sensor configuration includes:

• Integrated wind speed and direction sensor – Monitors wind conditions in real time to support module wind-load design and provide early warning for maintenance safety.
• Temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure sensor (in a radiation shield) – Captures air temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure. This data supports PV module temperature correction and agricultural environment assessment.
  
  
• Solar radiation sensor – Measures irradiance parameters with precision, providing the core data foundation for power output forecasting and module efficiency analysis.
  
  
• Rainfall sensor – Delivers real-time, high-precision rainfall data to inform PV module drainage design and irrigation decisions for crops grown beneath the panels. In areas with frequent short-duration heavy rainfall, accurate rainfall statistics help prevent over-irrigation or crop loss due to inadequate drainage.
• Data acquisition and transmission unit – Housed in an IP65-rated industrial enclosure, supporting 4G/5G wireless transmission for stable, real-time data upload to the cloud platform.

Installation method:

To avoid shading PV modules and maximize power generation efficiency, the project adopted a pole-mounted installation approach. Sensors are mounted on custom cantilever brackets, ensuring representative monitoring data while preserving valuable agricultural space beneath the panels. The entire system is independently powered by a compact solar panel, achieving energy self-sufficiency without additional cabling.

Operational Value

1. Improved PV efficiency: Real-time solar radiation and ambient temperature data enable operations teams to adjust module tilt angles with precision, increasing annual power generation by approximately 3–5%. Wind speed data supports proactive protection measures, reducing the risk of module damage from extreme weather.
   
   
2. Precision agriculture: Real-time feedback on soil and air conditions beneath the panels enables a shift from experience-based to data-driven agricultural management. Smart irrigation systems have improved water use efficiency by over 20%, with measurable improvements in crop yield and quality.
   
   
3. Smart operations and maintenance: The cloud platform integrates weather data, power generation data, and agricultural production data into a unified visualization dashboard. Operations teams can remotely monitor site status, enabling fault prediction and proactive maintenance, significantly reducing O&M costs.
4. About Wuhan Chenyun Technology Co., Ltd.

Wuhan Chenyun Technology Co., Ltd. (brand: YIGU) is a high-tech enterprise specializing in meteorological and environmental monitoring equipment. Headquartered in Wuhan East Lake High-Tech Development Zone, the company designs and manufactures weather stations, wind speed and direction sensors, solar radiation sensors, soil moisture monitors, and hydrological monitoring instruments. Its product lines serve new energy, mining, smart agriculture, industrial environmental monitoring, and water conservancy transportation. The company provides end-to-end solutions including hardware, IoT connectivity, data analytics software, and ongoing technical support.

• Product portfolio includes ultrasonic integrated weather stations, PV-specific weather stations, mining explosion-proof weather stations, agricultural soil weather monitoring stations, and portable weather monitors—covering new energy, mining, smart agriculture, industrial environmental monitoring, and water conservancy transportation.
• Certifications: ISO 9001 and CE certified, with multiple invention patents. Products are calibrated and verified by authorized metrology institutions.
  
  
• Manufacturing: 2,000+ square meter factory, 10+ production equipment units, exports to more than 20 countries. The company supports OEM and ODM customization and maintains an in-house calibration lab. After-sales service includes a 1-hour rapid response commitment.

For inquiries: Room 301, Building 4, Gezhouba Sun City Industrial Park, East Lake High-Tech Development Zone, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

📞Phone: +86 19522958500

📲WhatsApp: +86 15271247832

🌐Website: whchenyun-tech.com.