Leveraging the Power of Renewable Energy for a Brighter Tomorrow
Weather, sunlight, water, and ground conditions provide context for evaluating renewable energy sites and tracking environmental conditions after installation. HOBO data loggers and monitoring stations help you establish baseline measurements, compare locations, and document changes over time.
Use a solar radiation logger to record incident sunlight, a weather station to track local conditions, and compatible water or electrical sensors for the measurements your project requires. Match the sensors and measurement range to the application; weather and soil measurements alone do not establish electrical output or geothermal energy potential.
Monitoring Solutions for Renewable Energy
Versatile, Reliable, and Affordable: HOBO MX Pendant Temperature & Light Data Logger
The waterproof HOBO MX Pendant MX2202 records temperature and visible-light intensity, with Bluetooth setup and download through HOBOconnect. Use it to compare local temperature and light conditions in environmental studies.
Its light measurements are reported in lux, rather than solar irradiance in watts per square meter. For solar radiation measurements at an energy site, choose a logger with a pyranometer, such as the HOBO MX2309.
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