Solarfields
The added value of using drones.
Maximum Yield and ROI
The average lifespan of solar panels is 20 years. During those 20 years, many factors can negatively impact performance, such as sand, stones, animals, and degradation from use. Regular thermal inspections with a drone ensure that you always act proactively.
Proactive Actions Based on Drone Data
Do you ever wonder if certain panels are still functioning properly? Droones Aerial Works conducts thermal inspections with drones, allowing us to detect faulty solar panels so you can take proactive action. This way, you can claim warranty coverage within the warranty period and maximize your yield by planning maintenance smartly and efficiently. At Droones Aerial Works, you receive a combination of thermal and visual images for accurate and detailed inspections.
Why Use a Drone?
- Clear hotspot detection
- Insight into defective solar panels through thermal imaging
- Can be used as part of SCOPE 12
- Smart maintenance planning
- Maintain maximum production of your solar panels
- Anomaly detection using Artificial Intelligence
- Up to 8 times faster than manual inspection
Solar Energy Generation in the Netherlands
The construction of solar parks has seen tremendous growth in recent years. On one hand, this is a financially promising growth market, and on the other hand, it is a good initiative to meet climate targets. Sustainability is a key term, and generating energy with solar panels aligns well with this goal.
The average lifespan of solar panels is 20 years. During those 20 years, many factors can negatively impact performance, such as sand, stones, animals and degradation from use. Regular inspections make it possible to act proactively and maintain maximum yield. Without maintenance, performance will quickly decline and the risk of fire increases. These issues can be prevented with relatively simple inspections.
Causes of Solar Panel Degradation
- Exposure to UV light
- Mist and freezing due to fog or rain
Average degradation is between 0.5% and 3% per year.
Inspection Levels
- Cell level
- Connections of the strings
- Degrading connections
- Panel degradation
- Reduced performance
Added Value of Droones Aerial Works
Droones Aerial Works uses drones to inspect solar panels. This allows for a large number of solar panels to be inspected in a short time at the agreed level. Unlike manual inspections, our inspections are non-destructive, meaning the solar panels are not physically touched and can continue to operate during the inspection.
Regular thermal inspections ensure that the solar park remains safe and maintains a healthy ROI.
