Solar Photovoltaic Solar Panel Inspections

ScanPro are capable of locating faults in Photovoltaic arrays of any size from small domestic to large scale solar farms without affecting business operations or any shutdown required.

It is almost impossible to inspect most PV arrays already mounted on a roof using thermal imaging. Without using the correct angles during inspections one will not be able to achieve accurate and clear results. ScanPro conducts a mixture of ground based infrared thermal imaging and UAV drone surveys. The use of UAV’s during inspections allows us to position the thermal imaging camera at the correct angle to the glass surface for accurate results. It also allows us to cover more area and remain in a safe position. We have found this approach to be a very effective way of identifying issues that may exist.

A thermal imaging scan can be conducted with ease and locate any faulty panels amongst many that may exist. ScanPro’s reports can be used for insurance purposes, maintenance contracts or presented to the panel manufacturer. We also provide inspections to engineers as a third party reporting method upon commissioning.

PV Solar is overall a very reliable, effective and trustworthy way of producing electricity. It does have some downsides and can be dangerous. It is also very common for owners of PV arrays to have them installed and then be unaware of potential hazards associated with ownership and neglect maintenance. ScanPro’s thermal imaging scan along with a full visual inspection will reduce any potential threats and keep performance on track. We have already supplied our consultation and inspection services to clients in government, insurance and local council with great results.

ScanPro has been a proud member of the Clean Energy Council since 2013. We joined to be amongst many reputable Australian companies focused on a healthy renewable energy future. We believe that our services will continue to grow strong and hold significant value for the Australian PV solar industry. We are committed to providing quality niche services and help create a healthy attitude to the use of renewable energy technologies through our open accurate inspections and reporting nationwide.

We can locate:

• Interconnection issues
• Hotspots
• Micro cracking
• Faulty bypass diodes
• Reverse polarity
• Complete panel failure
• Soldered connection failures
• Pollution and mould build up
• Potential damage after storms
• Defective Cells
• Identify de-energized systems
• Internal short circuits

Areas where this service has helped

Insurers – Help locate any potentially damaged panels after severe storms, Help remove the threat of fire on roofs of business, domestic and government buildings and facilities.

Distributors – Help locate a bad batch of distributed panels after manufacturing flaws or mistakes.

Electrical Engineers – Provide a detailed report from a third party business upon commissioning Solar farm projects. Provide reassurance to clients that solar farms are in good health with an annual quick inspection and report.

Contractors and Maintenance – Help remove customer concerns or queries after a install. Provide extra level to health check during maintenance contract.

Manufacturers – Learn more about manufacturing processes, locate potential re-occurring issues, provide more credibility and confidence by engaging third party inspection and report.

Some benefits of this service:

• The go to company for solar PV thermal imaging analysis
• We provide detailed reports sent to our clients in pdf format
• The most accurate effective approach to solar PV maintenance
• Non invasive no shutdowns required
• Quick and efficient. ScanPro is capable of inspecting over 5000 PV solar panels in one day and provide instant results and advice
• Geo-referenced findings
• Protect valuable infrastructure with periodic scans
• We can provide a instant health check of panels
• We only use the most accurate high resolution Infrared cameras to capture results
• With the use of UAV’s we are capable of inspecting even the hardest to reach solar arrays
• Locate visual damage of large scale arrays with up to 4k high res footage. Cracks in Glass, storm damage, hail damage, fallen objects or manufacturing fault
• Location of all thermal anomalies