NDLI: Aerial solar Thermography and condition monitoring of photovoltaic systems

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Denio, H.
Copyright Year	2012
Description	Author affiliation: Solar Infrared, Beaverton, Oregon, 97075, United States of America (P) (Denio, H.)
Abstract	This paper illustrates how Infrared Thermography can be applied to determine the operational status of photovoltaic solar systems on a large scale using flight. Solar Thermography is the use of an infrared camera to inspect photovoltaic solar systems for problems that can cause; damage to the cells, loss of efficiency, and fire hazards. The demand for cheap renewable energy sources is at its highest that it has ever been. Therefore solar arrays and installations have been being erected the world over. In this rush for renewable energy there is a growing need for accurate data showing where the solar arrays need maintenance. The difficulty of finding and tracking down problems and potential issues that arise in these installations in monumental. Therefore Infrared thermography is a valuable technology that can be used on a wider scale to pinpoint problems in these large arrays.
Starting Page	000613
Ending Page	000618
File Size	3424645
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781467300643
ISSN	01608371
e-ISBN	9781467300667
DOI	10.1109/PVSC.2012.6317686
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2012-06-03
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Arrays Abstracts Silicon Accuracy Testing Humidity Plastics Thermal analysis Infrared imaging Inspection Maintenance Photovoltaic systems Predictive maintenance
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Control and Systems Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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