Jericho open resistive data logger: An open-source modular weather station and monitoring system for long-term solar photovoltaic outdoor experimentation

C, SDI-12, and USB) and long-distance wired transmission, the system enables reproducible, research-grade data collection at less than half of the cost of proprietary stations. Statistical comparison of irradiance, relative humidity and temperature and wind speed were bench marked against a proprietary system and found to be well within acceptable differences for validation although wind speed was found to have the highest deviation. Two independent open-source units confirm excellent inter-device repeatability across all measured variables. By combining environmental and PV monitoring within a unified platform, Jericho Open RDL provides an accessible and adaptable solution for distributed renewable energy and environmental research.