Why Drones Are Important In The Solar Industry?
Thermal Inspections:
Solar panels generate power by converting sunlight into electricity. It is very important for solar panels to operate in the most efficient way possible. Certain issues can cause solar panels to become less efficient and cost operators tens of thousands of dollars.
With the help of drones, solar operators are able to better assess their solar panels. Thermal solar inspections help operators maintain tens of thousands of revenue otherwise lost due to faulty equipment. Thermal inspections are a great way to prioritize issues and risk assessments. Aerial images provide a broad perspective while thermal images drill down into the details.
Thermal drone inspections can help you identify the following anomalies:
- Faulty Modules
- String Outages
- Surface Delimitation
- Cracks
- Shadowing
- Inverter
Anomalies
- Vegetation
- Short Circuits
Drones reduce inspection time. Flying up to 10 miles per hour, drone inspections are much faster than they could be on foot. This is why drone solar inspections are reported to be up to 40% cheaper than manual solar inspections. And as a bonus, a drone can inspect the site while it is still connected to the grid. This means there's no need to stop generating power.
Stay tuned for more info regarding how drones can help your industry.
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