WE DETECT AND LOCATE ABNORMALITIES
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Our report makes it easy to detect and locate defective strings, modules, diodes or even cells using radiometric imagery. Hi-res RGB images help to separate electrical and mechanical issues. Processing is done by Raptor Maps and flown to IEC TS 62446-3. We can provide raw data for in-house processing or a full report.
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Our crew of FAA-licensed sUAV operators and certified Level 1 aerial thermographers will acquire data to the required standard.
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We have inspected hundreds of commercial PV sites of all sizes across California, Nevada, and Arizona. From small installations to the largest solar arrays in the country, we have the expertise and equipment to get the job done.
Common issues found by thermal imagery
Two strings (white rows) are not working properly
Detail of the faulty string
This image shows six tripped bypass diodes
Bypass diode fail - 1/3 of the module switches off resulting in lower yield
The same panel with RGB imagery. Nothing looks wrong
You can even detect cell failures
Detail of malfunctioning cell
We have experience with commercial projects of all sizes. We have inspected hundreds of sites, from parking lot shading structures and roof PV-mounted systems to a 1200-acre, 220MW site in the Mojave desert.
EQUIPMENT
DJI M300 RTK with H20T/Flir XT2
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise
DJI M300 RTK with H20T - thermal and RGB sensor with a laser rangefinder
DJI M210 with Flir XT2 and X7 camera
After 11 days, and 250,000 photographs of comprehensive inspection for one of the largest PV installations in the country
