Recording Breaking Q1 Solar Growth: Why Drones are Perfect Tool for Solar Inspections

The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) has reported that 3.6 gigawatts of solar were added in the first quarter of 2020, breaking a record for the first quarter of any year thus far. 

With the continual growth of solar it is important to remember that solar panels and solar farms also need to be maintained and inspected on a routine basis to ensure that solar quality and output is functioning effectively and efficiently.

Drones are a perfect tool for solar farm inspections. They can quickly collect image data over large areas from an ideal camera position, perpendicular to the face of the panel. The quality and speed of these results are impossible to achieve using technicians on the ground and handheld sensors.

EagleHawk’s drone-enabled solar panel inspection service is safer, smarter and more affordable while also providing value to clients through every stage of a large-scale solar project, from mapping the project site, to providing construction progress updates, to verifying proper functionality of the solar panels after installation and throughout their operational lifetime.

EagleHawk's solar farm aerial inspections include both visual and thermal imaging of the solar panels using remotely piloted aircrafts and specialized cameras. As part of the inspection process, the images are then analyzed for anomalies to detect possible energy output issues within the panel system.

EagleHawk analyzes the imagery quickly and efficiently, leveraging years of prior experience inspecting thousands of solar panels. The results are compiled into a comprehensive, easy-to-use report that helps a company zero in on the precise location of panels that warrant any follow-up attention.

Contact us today to discover how we can help you plan, verify, and manage your next solar project.