Over the past decade, solar photovoltaic technology has evolved from a niche market to becoming the world's leading clean energy source. As installations scale, operators face rising costs, technician shortages and complex monitoring demands. With the O&M market projected to reach $9.48B by 2025, the employers report workforce gaps and over half seek cost reductions. Yet, fewer than 1% of systems have real-time monitoring in place. To meet these challenges, the industry must embrace predictive maintenance and smarter infrastructure enabled by easy to install and maintain, long-range communication technologies like LoRa®. 
 

The 1980s represented a pivotal decade for Semtech, marked by challenges, dramatic leadership changes and a remarkable turnaround that set the company on a path toward future success. This period transformed Semtech into a resilient enterprise poised for diversification and growth.

Beyond Basic Monitoring: The Intelligence Revolution

While Parts 1 and 2 explored current applications of LoRaWAN® in crop management and livestock monitoring, the true revolution lies in the intelligent systems being built on top of this robust connectivity foundation. Through integration with analytics platforms, farmers can spot trends, predict yields and quickly identify anomalies. These capabilities help improve resource efficiency, boost productivity and enhance the stability of agricultural operations.