Software
For successful integration of the TSO Solar Blades and TSO HF-STMs in agrivoltaic fields, they must be programmable for precise and autonomous shade management. Our software is designed specifically to achieve this.
Managing more than 1,000 STMs across multiple acres of farmland would otherwise be insurmountable, making precise shade control too burdensome to provide the required return on investment.
TSO’s Shade Management software brings control to a new level, allowing users to input specific settings for each target zone in the field. For example, the software can be set to deliver a precise Daily Light Integral (DLI) tailored to the needs of different crops.
The software communicates in real time with on-site controllers and drive motors in the TSO HF-STMs, adjusting sunlight delivered to crops using advanced weather and sunlight forecasting. Precise forecasting up to 72 hours in advance enables highly predictable light management throughout the crop’s life cycle.
The system is scalable to unlimited fields in any geographic location. It can be customized for field size, location, crop types, and crop growth zones.
The software also includes override settings to meet specific objectives, such as maximizing solar power generation, providing shade, or directing sunlight to non-growing areas.
TSO Shade Management software can precisely manage sunlight for crops at varying heights, optimizing growth for tall canopy crops, mid-height crops, and ground-level crops.
Cloud-based architecture through Amazon Web Services ensures optimization for performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
The software is fully modular, allowing independent maintenance and upgrades with zero downtime. Hardware can be automatically swapped for newer versions to meet higher demands without reconfiguring the core software, ensuring seamless operation and long-term adaptability.
