Testing & Measurement
Thermal Camera Hot-Spot Measurement
Detect hot spots on panels with drone and handheld thermal imaging under IEC 62446 / 61215.
Hot spots may form after solar panels are commissioned. We perform this inspection with both drone and handheld thermal cameras. With the IS2 files provided by the software, you can make a declaration to the panel manufacturer. Thermal inspection of solar plants is critical for detecting problems.
Why Is It Needed?
What Can You Learn?
Damaged Cells
Detect whether there are damaged cells in your solar panels.
Unexpected Heating
Identify unexpected heating in bypass diodes, junction boxes and other panel materials.
Shading Effects
Detect whether environmental shading factors have damaged panels.
Inactive Strings
Identify strings that have never been commissioned.
Scope
EL (Electroluminescence) Test
Cell Structure
Learn about the structure of the cells.
Crack Detection
See whether cells have cracks or damage.
Installation Effects
Detect effects of overhead carrying during EPC installation or panel stress.
Technical Process
Inspection Process
- 01
Planning
Planning the site and strings to be inspected.
- 02
Thermal Scanning
Scanning all panels with drone and handheld thermal cameras.
- 03
Image Analysis
Analyzing thermal images with software.
- 04
Reporting
Reporting hot spots and problematic areas.
Methods & Outputs
Methods Used
Drone Thermal
Fast and comprehensive thermal inspection of large sites.
Handheld Thermal
Detailed, point-based thermal measurements.
EL Imaging
Structural analysis at cell level.
IS2 Files
Standard data files for manufacturer declarations.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Overheating points on a panel that can cause performance loss and damage.
Once a year or more frequently, depending on plant conditions.
No. EL testing does not provide panel power; it helps identify the source when a problem is found in I-V measurement.
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