Drone infrared thermal imager photovoltaic inspection program background
With the limitation of traditional non-renewable energy power generation, renewable new energy power generation represented by photovoltaic power generation has developed rapidly. In order to ensure safe, stable and efficient operation, photovoltaic power stations need to carry out daily safety inspections and regular inspections for panel failures. However, the photovoltaic power station covers a wide area, with severe wind and sand, and there are many safety hazards. It is difficult to achieve satisfactory results by manual inspection. Therefore, some operators of photovoltaic power stations choose to buy drones and hire professional pilots to conduct inspections.
Regular inspection is extremely important for photovoltaic power generation systems to maintain stable power generation. A high return on investment from efficient power generation requires the panels to not fail and generate electricity. There are many factors hindering efficient power generation, such as a large amount of bird droppings adhering to the decrease in power generation, and falling objects damaging the panels. Therefore, through regular inspections of UAVs equipped with thermal imaging cameras, obstacles can be quickly found and efficient power generation can be restored.
Infrared camera inspection advantages
Thermal imaging cameras can detect and image infrared energy in real time, even at night or in bad weather. Since captured image data including thermal information can be saved, accurate temperature measurement and detailed analysis can be performed based on the data.
Even at a distance, infrared energy emanating from an object can be captured as a thermal image. Therefore, inspections and investigations that cannot be judged by the naked eye can be performed. Inspection does not use special equipment for impact or destruction, so equipment and buildings will not be damaged. In addition, since it can be retained as electronic data, the data can be saved regularly for comparison, and damage can be predicted in time.
Advantages of UAV Infrared Thermal Imager for Photovoltaic Inspection
1. Install an infrared thermal imager on the drone, measure and photograph the surface temperature of the photovoltaic power generation panel, and find the extremely hot panel.
2. The drone can be operated from a remote location with minimal movement. There is no need to move a lot of people and install a lot of equipment as in the past, accurate and accurate inspections can be carried out with a small number of people. By capturing images from the air that cannot be captured from the ground, a large area can be captured at once, maintenance time is greatly reduced, and accurate information can be obtained. Using traditional inspection methods, where inspectors inspect panels one by one, it takes about a week for a 1 MW PV panel. Installing inspection equipment took a lot of time. A drone solar panel inspection service allows you to inspect a large area from the air, so it only takes about half a day. UAV infrared camera inspections significantly reduce maintenance costs.
3. Panels can be identified in detail, such as damage, dirt and deposits, so efficient maintenance can be achieved.
4. Submit the inspection report after the inspection is completed. The drone solar panel inspection service generates and submits a report immediately after filming.
