INFRARED DRONE SOLAR INSPECTIONS
BENEFITS OF EMPLOYING DRONES FOR SOLAR PANEL INSPECTIONS
VISUAL & THERMAL IMAGES
Aerial photos offer a wider view of solar farms, enabling maintenance teams to promptly access crucial real-time insights. When examining thermal pictures, spotting possible irregularities across cells, strings, or panels becomes more straightforward. By merging thermal and visual information, you can ascertain whether heat anomalies stem from physical panel faults like delamination, cracks, dust, or internal problems such as inverter or cable failures affecting panel connectivity.
OUTPUT EFFICIENCY
Detecting faults in a solar farm at an early stage is crucial for avoiding significant drops in output. The sooner a maintenance team identifies potential issues with precision, the faster they can intervene to avert major system breakdowns. Efficient inspections and upkeep not only safeguard investor interests but also guarantee optimal operation of the PV system
DETAILED REPORTS
Utilizing thermal and visual images, the information is processed using our cutting-edge software to identify any irregularities. These concerns are subsequently labeled, assigned geographical coordinates, and assessed for effective resolution. Every flaw, spanning from individual cells to strings, is documented with accompanying thermal and visual images for future consultation. Our reports additionally encompass an interactive solar plant map, facilitating convenient sharing among team members
INSPECTION TIME
One primary motive behind the utilization of drones for solar panel inspections is the decrease in maintenance expenses. Traditionally, extensive solar farms undergo inspections carried out by ground crews who manually inspect each individual panel. This approach could span days or even weeks, depending on the farm's size, and it incurs substantial labor hours, leading to considerable cost escalation. Drones have demonstrated the ability to curtail inspection duration by as much as 70%.
HISTORICAL DATA
Maintaining records of past inspections proves valuable in identifying the root causes of panel malfunctions. While certain instances of solar cell problems might not necessitate panel replacement, it remains crucial to document them to avert significant breakdowns. Additionally, conducting an aerial inspection following the installation of new panels offers the advantage of establishing a data benchmark for upcoming assessments.
Drones In Solar
Conventional evaluations of solar fields involve using handheld thermal imagers to examine individual panels for faulty cells or cables. Throughout this procedure, staff must manually note the positions of abnormalities for subsequent maintenance. Given the size of many solar farms, this approach yields inefficient and less precise data.
The incorporation of drone technology has revolutionized the inspection process by significantly enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Utilizing thermal cameras, drones can cover extensive sections of solar farms, capturing high-resolution infrared images in a single flight.
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WHATÂ OUR INFRARED DRONEÂ INSPECTIONS DETECT
CELL ANOMALIES
CRACKED PANELS
DIODE ANOMALIES
SOILING
SHADING
STRING OUTAGES
PANEL DELAMINATION
REVERSE POLARITY
TRACKER FAULT
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
- An interactive map color-coded for the PV system, indicating each anomaly's location
- Approximate yearly financial loss due to unresolved anomalies
- Estimated annual impact in kilowatt-hours (kWh)
- Estimated affected DC (direct current)
- Count of anomalies and affected modules
- Reference table outlining various anomaly types
- Exportable PDF inspection report per plant, containing analytics, tables, and anomaly images
- Exportable reports in CSV, KML, and SHP formats for office and field utilization