FSP Series Solar Radiation Sensor Solution Selection and Configuration

In the field of photovoltaic power generation, accurate measurement of total solar radiation data is the core basis for power plant efficiency evaluation and operational decision-making. The FSP series total solar radiation sensor launched by Dongguan Lvguang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., with its outstanding performance such as 5-second ultra-fast response speed, ±2% high accuracy, and IP67 protection rating, is becoming a new benchmark for environmental monitoring in domestic photovoltaic power plants. This sensor, optimized specifically for photovoltaic applications, not only fills the gap in domestically produced high-response-speed radiation monitoring equipment but also addresses the industry pain point of data lag in traditional radiometers under complex climatic conditions with its innovative thermopile sensing technology and intelligent temperature compensation system.

The Dongguan Lvguang [FSP series model] total solar radiation sensor features precise cosine response characteristics, enabling accurate measurement of solar radiation at different angles. Developed by Dongguan Lvguang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., it boasts mid-to-high-end technical standards in the industry.

Product Features

High-Precision Measurement: Thermopile sensing elements enable passive and accurate measurement, covering the solar spectral range (280-3000 nm), with some models excelling in spectral segmentation capabilities (e.g., ultraviolet, visible light, infrared bands).

Optimized Cosine Response: Designed with features such as annular shading plates, the error at an 80° incidence angle is ≤±3%, significantly improving the accuracy of low-angle solar radiation measurement.

Strong Environmental Adaptability: Suitable for harsh environments, with a high protection rating and maintenance-free design.

Stable and Efficient Performance: Short response time (<5 seconds), sensitivity ≥10 μV/(W·m²), meeting the needs of transient radiation monitoring.

Application Areas

Solar Energy Utilization: Radiation monitoring in photovoltaic power plants, optimizing power generation forecasting (case studies show prediction errors reduced from 8% to 3%) and component maintenance.

Meteorological and Climate Research: Total solar radiation monitoring at weather stations, supporting weather forecasting and climate change analysis.

Agricultural and Environmental Science: Monitoring light radiation in farmland to guide crop planting and irrigation; light pollution assessment.

Building and Energy Management: Evaluating building lighting performance, thermal efficiency, and shading facility effectiveness, contributing to energy-saving design.

Scientific Research and Special Scenarios: Ocean exploration, plant physiology research, and automated greenhouse environment control.

The core technological breakthrough of the FSP series total solar radiation sensor lies in its use of multi-layer coated thermopile sensing elements, achieving broad-spectrum response across the 0.3-3 μm spectral range through special processes. Test data show that in a simulated scenario where solar radiation intensity suddenly increases from 200 W/m² to 1000 W/m², it takes only 4.8 seconds to achieve 95% value stability. This near-real-time monitoring capability enables photovoltaic power plants to quickly capture irradiance fluctuations caused by cloud movement, providing critical data support for inverter power regulation and energy storage system charging and discharging.

In terms of structural design, the FSP series total solar radiation sensor demonstrates profound engineering wisdom. The entire unit features an aviation-grade aluminum alloy housing, with an integrated high-precision temperature sensor that uses an adaptive algorithm to correct for environmental temperature effects in real time. A unique honeycomb heat dissipation structure combined with a nano-hydrophobic coating resulted in a sensitivity decay of no more than 0.5% after 300 days of continuous operation in a field test at a photovoltaic power plant. The built-in level bubble-assisted installation design simplifies on-site debugging, and the bracket compatibility design allows it to adapt to the vast majority of photovoltaic tracking systems, significantly reducing the marginal cost of power plant upgrades.

Compared with traditional radiation monitoring solutions, the FSP series total solar radiation sensor achieves breakthroughs in three dimensions: first, it increases the data update frequency from the conventional 1-minute level to a 5-second level; second, through EMC design, it maintains measurement stability of ±1 W/m² even in inverter rooms with strong electromagnetic interference; third, its innovative self-cleaning structure uses electrostatic adsorption to reduce dust accumulation, with comparative tests at a power plant in Xinjiang showing that its data drift after 30 days of maintenance-free operation is only 1/8 that of traditional sensors.

From an industry perspective, the success of the FSP series total solar radiation sensor reflects the innovative vitality of China's photovoltaic supporting equipment, providing a critical technical fulcrum for photovoltaic power plants to participate in electricity spot market trading. With the popularization of the "photovoltaic + energy storage" model, such high-dynamic monitoring equipment will play an even greater role in stabilizing power fluctuations and enhancing grid friendliness. In the future, as new business models like virtual power plants develop, the real-time value of solar radiation data will be further explored. High-performance sensors like the FSP series total solar radiation sensor are solidifying the data foundation for this energy digital transformation.