Overview
What this service is designed to do
Solar thermal inspections combine aerial thermal imagery and visual documentation to help identify panel-level anomalies, hot spots, potential bypass diode issues, and other performance concerns. This service is useful for property owners, installers, farms, commercial sites, and maintenance teams.
Benefits
How it helps
- Document possible hot spots and panel anomalies
- Evaluate larger arrays more efficiently than ground-only checks
- Support maintenance planning for residential, farm, and commercial systems
- Pair thermal images with visual photos for clearer context
- Help identify areas needing follow-up testing by a solar professional
Deliverables
What you receive
- Thermal imagery of the array
- Visual aerial documentation
- Annotated anomaly summary
- Location notes for follow-up inspection or maintenance
Process
How the inspection works
Review system size, layout, and inspection goals
Capture thermal and visual imagery under suitable solar conditions
Mark areas with unusual thermal patterns
Deliver a report for owner, installer, or maintenance review
FAQ
Common questions
Can thermal imaging tell me exactly why a panel is underperforming?
It can document abnormal thermal patterns, but electrical testing or installer review is needed to confirm the cause.
Do solar panels need to be operating during the inspection?
Generally, solar thermal inspections require appropriate sunlight and operating conditions to produce useful thermal contrast.
Can this be used for farm or commercial arrays?
Yes. Aerial imaging is especially useful when the array is large or hard to inspect from the ground.