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Using Solar PV inspection AI for instant results in the field.

by admin | Jun 3, 2020 | Uncategorized

After emerging from lockdown full of ideas, we thought we’d run a test to see if we could inspect some solar PV, upload it to Scopitos AI and then use the report to go find any faults, all in the same visit. It wasn’t perfect but with some more work it...

What is the best height from which to thermally survey solar PV?

by admin | Mar 12, 2019 | Uncategorized

If you are looking to commission a survey of solar PV, then a question you may ask contractors is ‘what height do you fly at’ to try and get a bearing on what data may be delivered, but to be able make an informed judgement you will need to know more. What is the best...

Drone Magazine Feature and Interview

by admin | Jun 5, 2018 | Uncategorized

A pleasure to be interviewed and featured in the quality drone magazine this month. Have a look below and head over to their site: https://www.selectmagazines.co.uk/product/drone/

Discover hidden faults. Increase yield.

by admin | Apr 4, 2018 | Uncategorized

This image shows PV modules that have a failed bypass diode. Bypass diodes are installed in modules to protect the PV cells from damage during shading. There is generally 3 of them within the junction box, each protecting a string of 20 cells which is why you can...

Who should be responsible for Solar PV Thermography testing?

by admin | Feb 22, 2018 | Uncategorized

Traditionally Solar PV Thermography testing has been within the remit of the O&M (Operations&Maintenance) department. Testing the modules manually is very laborious so a pre-agreed percentage, of 20% for example, would be arbitrarily tested. Nowadays,...