From the ground, solar field inspection is an intense job. Workers using handheld equipment can take hours to days to inspect solar panels and may put themselves in hazardous situations in the process.
Pro thermal imaging solutions make it possible to quickly inspect large geographic areas and pinpoint solar panel problems from the air. Locating potential problems before a failure happens can keep PV fields running at peak efficiency, saving you time and giving money back to your bottom line.
Aerial thermal imaging kits are capable of detecting hot spots from 50 meters above the ground at a 300 kW level power station. You can view thermal images taken from the sky on a tablet at hand. This enables you to promptly locate abnormal spots and respond to the heat-induced swelling of the junction box on the back of the panel. You can also locate cluster defects by looking for discolored parts on the screen to promptly identify abnormal power spots. Early discovery is important especially for cluster defects that may cause a 33 percent power reduction in a solar panel. Incorporating thermal inspections into your routine maintenance plan will reduce your inspection times from weeks to hours when using our aerial thermal imaging solutions. You’ll work more safely during inspections by reducing your exposure to the elements, and it will help improve your overall efficiency.
Here are some key benefits of utilizing thermal drones for solar field inspections: