[PDF][PDF] Regularly calibrating an energy monitoring system ensures accuracy

AJ Swart, PE Hertzog - WEENTECH Proceedings in Energy, 2019 - researchgate.net
Energy monitoring systems are being reported on more and more as consumers wish to
determine the amount of energy produced and used by various renewable energy systems …

[PDF][PDF] Evaluating the performance of small-scale PV modules in a semi-arid area to identify any anomalies

AJ Swart, PE Hertzog - Indian Journal of Science and …, 2019 - pdfs.semanticscholar.org
Abstract Objectives/Methods: Performance analysis of PV systems can leads to system
optimization and sustainability. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of …

Pigeon presence on PV modules ARE largely random events

PE Hertzog, AJ Swart - 2019 - ir.cut.ac.za
The presence of pigeons on PV modules can negatively affect the output power of a solar
renewable energy system. The body of the pigeon itself (and especially the tail) may cause …

Engaging academics from an engineering training college with Arduino sensors using an academic development workshop

AJ Swart, PE Hertzog - 2018 12th International Conference on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The advent of the internet of things has given added impetus to the development and use of
many electronic sensors which are often controlled by some or other microcontroller …

Analyzing the performance of identical PV modules in a semi-arid region over a 2-year period

AJ Swart - International conference on multidisciplinary research, 2018 - myres.net
It is assumed that similar PV modules are expected to perform equally well under the same
atmospheric conditions, especially with regard to their rated output power. However, this is …

[PDF][PDF] Promoting Continuous Professional Development Among Academics from A Vocational College by Using A Practical Workshop Based on Arduino Technology

A Swart, P Hertzog - 2020 - researchgate.net
The internet of things has resulted in the design and development of many electronic
sensors that need to be integrated with various technologies. Engineering academics need …

[PDF][PDF] Evaluating multiple tilt angles using an innovative jig with a singular PV module

AJ Swart, PE Hertzog - 2019 - ir.cut.ac.za
Researchers need reliable and accurate recording instruments or systems to obtain specific
data for their research. Customizable systems are not always commercially available or may …