Solar Roof and Field Inspection by Drone
Thermographic inspection of solar systems by drone, detecting dead panels, hot spots and output loss quickly and without climbing on the roof. An aerial scan marks the faulty panel precisely, so maintenance goes straight to the fault.
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How thermography finds a dead panel without dismantling anything
A faulty solar panel or an overheating connection change the local temperature long before visible damage appears. A thermal camera on a drone scans a whole field quickly and marks the hot spot precisely. Instead of checking panel by panel from the ground, you go straight to the fault, which saves entire workdays on a large field.
How much output and money a faulty panel loses
A dead panel or faulty string lowers the output of the whole system, and the damage sometimes runs for months unnoticed. Periodic thermographic inspection detects the drop early and lets you fix it before the production loss adds up to significant sums. For a commercial solar field, it is an inspection that pays for itself.
When to inspect: commissioning, warranty and periodic monitoring
It is worth inspecting at three points: at commissioning to verify correct installation, within the manufacturer warranty before it expires, and in periodic monitoring over the system's life. A thermographic report signed by a certified inspector also serves as the basis for a warranty claim against the installer or manufacturer.
What you receive
- Hot-spot map of the entire field or roof
- Detection of dead panels and faulty strings
- Thermographic report signed by a certified inspector
- Inspection while the system is under load for maximum accuracy
- Periodic comparison to monitor degradation