PulseBee

See how every module, string and tracker is performing.

Rapidly deployable wireless technology for monitoring module, string and tracker performance, supporting real-time assessment, fault identification and remediation.

Rear of bifacial solar panels on a single-axis tracker

The challenge

You can't fix underperformance you can't locate.

Site-level data shows when a plant is underperforming, but not where. Finding the faulty module, string or tracker row means searching across thousands of panels. During commissioning and the defects liability period, EPCs need independent evidence that panels and trackers perform as designed. In operation, owners and operators need to find and fix issues before generation losses compound.

Module, string and tracker monitoring for utility-scale solar.

Know what’s happening at every level

From individual module characteristics to whole-of-site performance.

Works to your budget

Start with a swarm of tens and scale to hundreds or thousands of Bees as your needs grow.

Built for the field

Designed for demanding field conditions and long-term outdoor operation.

Easy to deploy

A self-configuring, fault-tolerant network that links to your MetCubes.

PulseBee mounted on a single-axis tracker row
PulseBee on the rear of a bifacial tracker module
PulseBee reference cell and sensor on a tracker
Technician installing a PulseBee under a tracker module
Fitting a PulseBee bracket to a module frame
PulseBee installation on a tracker module

Everything you need to monitor performance across your array.

Key features

Panel, string and tracker monitoring+
Granular data on the performance of panels, strings and rows across your site.
Autonomous design+
Self-powered by an integrated solar panel, with 7 days of backup and minimal maintenance requirements.
Rapid deployment+
Mount the device and connect it to a nearby host MetCube. Each PulseBee installs in about 10 minutes.
Remote telemetry+
Wireless communication to the host MetCube simplifies installation, with over-the-air firmware updates.
Flexible mounting+
A wide variety of mounting options to suit a range of manufacturers’ panel and tracker systems.
Remote sensors+
Optional module temperature sensors and array-mounted inclined irradiance sensors, facing forward and rear.

Related products

MetCube

The host platform for PulseBee data and the communication link to the cloud.

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MetHub

Visualise PulseBee data.

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Proven performance
150+
Bees deployed across multiple sites
99.9%+
Data availability over wireless
<10 min
Deployment time

Technical specifications

Measurements

StandardPV module temperature, panel/row angle, panel voltage, string current
Coming 2027I-V curve, maximum power point

Data

Sampling rate1 s (default)
Data storageStored locally on host MetCube
HiveOps serviceData visualisation, data quality checks, sensor status, fault identification and workflow management

Connectivity

Remote communicationLoRa™
Data uploadVia MetCube host
FirmwareOver-the-air updates

Power

SupplyIntegrated solar panel
Energy storageInternal PulseBee energy storage
Backup7 days

Operating conditions

Ambient temperature−20°C to 60°C
IP ratingIP68

Physical

Dimensions170 L x 120 W x 80 H mm
MountingPanel edge mount for PulseBee; tracker mount for optional irradiance sensors

Standards and certifications

Panel temperature sensorsProa PT-1000, compliant with IEC 61724-1 Class A requirements

Available sensors

PyranometersKipp & Zonen SMP10/SMP12, EKO MS-80
Other sensorsOn request

FAQs

How many Bees do I need?+

PulseBee is a scalable system. You can start with a small swarm of 10–20 and keep adding for greater coverage and granularity.

What is the maximum number of Bees per MetCube?+

Typically 25 with Gen 1 PulseBee, scaling to approx. 5000 with the Gen 2 system.

How long does installation take?+

About 10 minutes per Bee.

Can it move between locations?+

Yes. Bees can be moved to different panels, strings or blocks near the host MetCube, or transferred to a different host MetCube elsewhere on the site.

Will it work with my current PV modules?+

Yes. We configure Bees to suit your electrical and mechanical arrangement.

Ready to optimise your portfolio?

Let’s discuss how we can help you to unlock the potential of every asset.