Solar Panel Farm/Installation Inspections
Traditionally, solar panel inspections involve manual checks of each panel using handheld thermal imagers, a time-consuming and inefficient process. The advent of drone technology, however, has revolutionised this, ensuring efficient and accurate data collection. Our thermal cameras can survey vast areas within a solar farm in a single flight, gathering high-resolution infrared images.
The advantages of our drone-assisted solar inspections include:
70%
Reduction in inspection time.
99%
Accuracy in anomaly detection.
40%
Decrease in inspection costs.
Optimal performance of solar panels, if properly maintained, can be extended beyond their expected lifespan of 20-30 years. At Adrone Ltd., we take pride in our fleet of advanced DJI Matrice M30T drones, fitted with cutting-edge thermal imaging cameras. This technology allows us to conduct quick, accurate, and safe surveys of solar panels, promptly identifying ones that aren’t performing optimally. This way, you can keep generating energy in the most efficient manner.
Inspections are a critical part of maintaining your solar installation’s health, much like a car’s MOT. Regular inspections not only enhance your system’s lifespan but also improve the electrical output. These inspections allow us to examine your photovoltaic systems thoroughly, often leading to performance boosts of up to 30%.
Our aerial imagery offers a holistic view of solar farms and provides maintenance teams with real-time, invaluable information. Analysis of thermal images enables easy detection of potential anomalies across cells, strings, or panels. Coupling thermal and visual data aids in identifying heat anomalies’ sources, be it physical defects like cracks, dust, delamination, or internal issues like inverter or cable failures.
Prompt detection and remediation of faulty elements within a solar farm prevent substantial output deficiencies. Effective inspections and maintenance protect investors’ interests, ensuring the photovoltaic system operates at peak efficiency.
Post-inspection, we produce detailed reports using thermal and visual images. We run this data through industry-leading software to identify all anomalies. These defects are tagged, georeferenced, and reviewed for efficient remediation. Our reports provide an interactive map of your solar farm, facilitating easy sharing among team members.
Drones drastically reduce maintenance costs by cutting inspection times by up to 70% compared to traditional manual methods. Our inspections also provide historical data, useful for tracking panel faults and preventing significant failures. We recommend an aerial inspection after new panel installations, serving as a baseline for future inspections.
Choose Adrone Ltd.’s Solar Installation Thermal Inspection for a smarter, safer, and more efficient approach to solar farm management. We’re dedicated to sustainable energy production at its peak for an extended period.
