In designing state-of-the-art fleet management and package tracking solutions, solar power can play an active and vital role. These systems can be set up in various ways and customized according to clients’ needs. That’s a big part of what we do as we support firms in modernizing and meeting the challenges of today – and tomorrow.
The Big Picture
In general, solar power is harvested via two different processes – solar photovoltaic and solar thermal solutions. Many battery types have to do with solar photovoltaic harvesting and apply to non-powered assets that are used in different kinds of tracking systems.
How does that work? Well, in general, solar devices typically sit at a point where they can harvest energy and then deliver it to sensors and other non-powered devices or assets in the system. That means engineers have to think about proximity, as well as specific energy transfer protocols.
Building Tracking Systems
Some engineers would describe some types of solar devices as being “on top of” non-powered assets. Suppose, for example, you have sensors deployed in a physical space to catch motion, or track an object and send that information to a centralized data warehouse where it will be delivered through the cloud to end users. If those sensors are not actively powered, a solar device that is well-placed could provide them with some adequate amount of power to do their jobs.
The Internet of Things
Even a few years ago, experts were predicting many billions of Internet-connected devices as part of the Internet of Things revolution toward automation and technology advances.
In a way, solar power is the mobile energy source for the Internet of Things. As these networks get distributed over physical footprints, solar devices can be strung along to collect the energy that’s needed and pass it on into the system.
This is just the start of imagining what you can do for package tracking, fleet tracking and more. We offer different types of fleet management including maintenance and vehicle evaluation modules, as well as geographic services like package tracking and vehicle GPS.
How does all of this work? Spend some time on our site and you’ll see. We’re a thought leader in applied IOT and automation technologies, with the experience and know-how to help you get your projects done. Our customization projects can also tailor a solution to your needs. You don’t have to settle for second-rate technologies anymore – connect with a stakeholder that understands how to power for the 21st century!
