Chandigarh University Students Develop Low-Cost Smart Pyranometer for Solar Radiation Monitoring, Precision Farming
May 25, 2026
Chandigarh [India], May 25: A major breakthrough in the field of solar energy and radiation monitoring technology has been made by the students and researchers of Chandigarh University have developed an affordable smart pyranometer system aimed at making solar radiation monitoring more accessible and cost-effective across sectors such as solar energy, precision agriculture, greenhouse automation, meteorology, astronomy, space science and environmental monitoring. Titled 'Dual-Photodiode Pyranometer System for Efficient Solar Measurement', the innovation has been developed by Assistant Professor Kanishka Rawat (mentor) and students Bhuwan Dawar and Mariya Antu from the Department of Physics, Chandigarh University as a cheaper, more economical and efficient alternative to expensive conventional pyranometers that are currently used at solar testing stations, research centers or in renewable energy projects. This innovation has also secured publication of a patent marking a significant step towards expanding access to advanced solar measurement technology. AI-Integrated Cost-Effective Pyranometer to Broaden Access to Solar Research Across Educational Institutions.
