Photovoltaic support instrument inspection record

Can imaging technologies be used to analyze faults in photovoltaic (PV) modules?

This paper presents a review of imaging technologies and methods for analysis and characterization of faults in photovoltaic (PV) modules. The paper provides a brief overview of PV system (PVS) reliability studies and monitoring approaches where fault related PVS power loss is evaluated.

Can a thermographic inspection improve PV maintenance decisions?

Starting from well-known mathematical models of PVMs, Pinceti et al. propose an innovative approach to correlate the results of a thermographic inspection with the power losses and the consequent income reduction, as a valid tool for supporting decisions about the maintenance actions on PV plants .

Can IRT imaging enhance the number of identified faults in a PVS?

A combination of IRT imaging with other monitoring techniques could maximize the number of identified faults in a PVS. A cooperative monitoring approach has been proposed to detect both visible and non-visible faults in PVMs combining visual and IRT imaging with supporting imaging techniques.

Is drone Thermography a good solution for photovoltaic inspections?

Ideally, it should be 600 W/m2. Any other level may result in lower-quality data. That said, drone thermography isn’t the end-all, be-all solution for all photovoltaic inspections. It has some serious drawbacks—including the need for high technical training, expensive equipment, and more.