Abstract
As renewable energy generation grows globally, real-time asset management is crucial, particularly for offshore and remote systems. Electric grids are rapidly adopting renewable energy generation. Currently, there is no cost-effective condition monitoring method for real-time assessment of renewable energy sources, enabling intelligent asset management decisions to optimise utilisation and prevent unforeseen problems. Transformers are key assets that connect renewable generation plants to the grid. If one fails, generation can be lost for a lengthy time. The transformer in an on-grid system steps up or down voltage as needed. Transformer monitoring is crucial to Smart Grids. Transformer monitoring also allows demand analysis—what each family, business, or commercial institution consumes, where it consumes more, and when demand peaks. By its nature most renewable generation is intermittent, which places increased stress on transformers. To achieve an efficient, better and reliable generation of solar energy, it is necessary to monitor the transformers and solar generation system continuously. Hence in this work, real time health condition monitoring of devices in solar power transmission systems is presented. This system monitors the devices in real time with the help of IoT. Understanding transformer health and performance with real-time monitoring allows developing and optimizing proactive maintenance strategies for improving the performance of solar power transmission systems.