Third-Party vs. OEM Solar Remote Monitoring

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Deciding between Third-Party Remote Monitoring providers and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) monitoring solution is a question many organizations wrestle with while purchasing data logging system for their Solar Power Plants. And while many companies feel more comfortable working with the OEMs, the reality is that choosing to work with Third-Parth providers could be the better option.

The advantage of working with a Third-Parth is giving many companies today creative alternatives to the usual OEM options. Often, these options will reduce maintenance cost and focus on the bigger picture of the plant maintenance.

Below is the overview our comparison:

1) Data Loggers
2) Remote Monitoring Platforms

Third-Party

Data Logger
  • Compatible for multiple brands
  • Wider connectivity options available (2G/3G/4G, WiFi, LAN etc)
  • Also compatible with different Energy Meter brands & Weather Sensors
  • Long-term flexibility- Wider options for expanding plant with different inverters brands and types

OEM Manufacturer

Data Loggers
  • One brand only – no option or flexibility
  • Not all OEMs have wider connectivity options
  • Cannot monitor different brand Energy Meters & Weather Sensors
  • Different Installation type for each OEM
  • Relatively low cost

All data-loggers 3rd Party or OEM sends data on Monitoring platform and thats where all O&M providers, EPC/installers mostly view or downlad the data.

Below is the comparison of of TrackSo Solar Remote Monitoring Platform vs OEM platforms

TrackSo Solar

Remote Monitoring Platform
  • View data of all components (Inverter/meter/sensors) of the different brand on the same platform
  • View/download Raw data received from all equipment for further analysis
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Compatible with multiple data logger h/w brands
  • API Integrations for CRM/other 3rd party apps

OEM Manufacturer

Remote Monitoring Platform
  • Only allows data from limited components supported by OEM logger
  • View/download limited data of different brands on different portals
  • Limited functionalities which keep varies for each OEM
  • Limited h/w compatiblity
  • Restricted API Integration or not available at all