Sustainable Smart Irrigation System (SIS) using solar PV with rainwater harvesting technique for indoor plants
The project aims to develop a sustainable smart irrigation system (SIS) for the indoor plant irrigation by integrating photovoltaic (PV), internet of things (IoT), and rainwater harvesting techniques. The addressed problem involves the inconsistency and tediousness of manual watering, emphasizing th...
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| author | Islam, Syed Zahurul Kamarudin, Muhammad Saufi Abdullah, Mohd Noor Mohaffyza, Mimi Sern, Lai Chee Othman, Mohammad Lutfi Uddin, Jasim |
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| description | The project aims to develop a sustainable smart irrigation system (SIS) for the indoor plant irrigation by integrating photovoltaic (PV), internet of things (IoT), and rainwater harvesting techniques. The addressed problem involves the inconsistency and tediousness of manual watering, emphasizing the need for a sustainable design for a SIS. The IoT system consists of soil moisture sensor with GSM module powered by PV and an algorithm was developed to adjust irrigation schedules based on soil moisture data. The objectives of this project are to design and optimize the PV-powered irrigation system and implement an Arduino-enabled automatic system with SMS-triggered functionality. The methodology involves system modelling for water requirements and sizing of PV, battery, pump, and MPPT based on the load demand. The rainwater harvesting structure designed ensures water sustainability for plants’ irrigation. The system is then implemented using moisture and ultrasonic sensors managed by Arduino Uno embedded system. The electrical performance of the PV was analyzed on both cloudy and moderately luminous days, with irradiance ranging from 250.4 to 667.8 and 285.5 to 928 W/m2 , respectively. The average output voltage and current of the battery were observed to be 13.04 V and 0.37 A (cloudy), and 13.45 V and 0.47 A (moderate) days, respectively. The rainwater collection test revealed more than 36 L in the tank after one week, indicating it could sustain watering the three plants for 72 days. Based on the analysis,
the project can save 14.97 kgCO2 emissions per year compared to the current emissions released into the environment. The overall cost of the system is approximately RM670 (US$139.50). The SIS aligns with SDG 7, promoting affordable and integrates with 12th Malaysia Plan for more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural and water management practices. |
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| spelling | my.uthm.eprints-127212025-06-26T00:02:52Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/12721/ Sustainable Smart Irrigation System (SIS) using solar PV with rainwater harvesting technique for indoor plants Islam, Syed Zahurul Kamarudin, Muhammad Saufi Abdullah, Mohd Noor Mohaffyza, Mimi Sern, Lai Chee Othman, Mohammad Lutfi Uddin, Jasim S Agriculture (General) The project aims to develop a sustainable smart irrigation system (SIS) for the indoor plant irrigation by integrating photovoltaic (PV), internet of things (IoT), and rainwater harvesting techniques. The addressed problem involves the inconsistency and tediousness of manual watering, emphasizing the need for a sustainable design for a SIS. The IoT system consists of soil moisture sensor with GSM module powered by PV and an algorithm was developed to adjust irrigation schedules based on soil moisture data. The objectives of this project are to design and optimize the PV-powered irrigation system and implement an Arduino-enabled automatic system with SMS-triggered functionality. The methodology involves system modelling for water requirements and sizing of PV, battery, pump, and MPPT based on the load demand. The rainwater harvesting structure designed ensures water sustainability for plants’ irrigation. The system is then implemented using moisture and ultrasonic sensors managed by Arduino Uno embedded system. The electrical performance of the PV was analyzed on both cloudy and moderately luminous days, with irradiance ranging from 250.4 to 667.8 and 285.5 to 928 W/m2 , respectively. The average output voltage and current of the battery were observed to be 13.04 V and 0.37 A (cloudy), and 13.45 V and 0.47 A (moderate) days, respectively. The rainwater collection test revealed more than 36 L in the tank after one week, indicating it could sustain watering the three plants for 72 days. Based on the analysis, the project can save 14.97 kgCO2 emissions per year compared to the current emissions released into the environment. The overall cost of the system is approximately RM670 (US$139.50). The SIS aligns with SDG 7, promoting affordable and integrates with 12th Malaysia Plan for more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural and water management practices. Plos One 2025 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/12721/1/J19652_bd96962db772c0318abe72f98fb48b61.pdf Islam, Syed Zahurul and Kamarudin, Muhammad Saufi and Abdullah, Mohd Noor and Mohaffyza, Mimi and Sern, Lai Chee and Othman, Mohammad Lutfi and Uddin, Jasim (2025) Sustainable Smart Irrigation System (SIS) using solar PV with rainwater harvesting technique for indoor plants. Research Article. pp. 1-30. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316911 |
| spellingShingle | S Agriculture (General) Islam, Syed Zahurul Kamarudin, Muhammad Saufi Abdullah, Mohd Noor Mohaffyza, Mimi Sern, Lai Chee Othman, Mohammad Lutfi Uddin, Jasim Sustainable Smart Irrigation System (SIS) using solar PV with rainwater harvesting technique for indoor plants |
| title | Sustainable Smart Irrigation System (SIS) using solar PV with rainwater harvesting
technique for indoor plants |
| title_full | Sustainable Smart Irrigation System (SIS) using solar PV with rainwater harvesting
technique for indoor plants |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable Smart Irrigation System (SIS) using solar PV with rainwater harvesting
technique for indoor plants |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable Smart Irrigation System (SIS) using solar PV with rainwater harvesting
technique for indoor plants |
| title_short | Sustainable Smart Irrigation System (SIS) using solar PV with rainwater harvesting
technique for indoor plants |
| title_sort | sustainable smart irrigation system (sis) using solar pv with rainwater harvesting
technique for indoor plants |
| topic | S Agriculture (General) |
| url | http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/12721/1/J19652_bd96962db772c0318abe72f98fb48b61.pdf http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/12721/ https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316911 |
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