FLIR Application Stories - Solar
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| FLIR regularly publishes application stories where you can read how our customers are using FLIR infrared cameras and thermal imaging solutions. | ||||
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Thermal imaging inspections of roof-mounted solar panels FLIR T640 mounted on retractable pole allows to inspect hard to reach areasAs solar panels are becoming increasingly affordable, and therefore increasingly profitable, many residential homes have been fitted with solar panels in recent years. Mounting solar panels on the roof has advantages in avoiding shadows and maximizing the amount of sunlight that falls upon them, but there’s a downside as well. The high location makes it difficult to reach for thermal imaging maintenance inspections. One company came up with a creative solution to this problem: mounting the camera on a retractable mast. |
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Inspecting roof mounted solar panels with thermal imagingThe sales of solar panels are soaring, which helps to reduce CO2 emissions at electricity plants. Over time solar panels may develop defects which can be easily fixed if detected on time, but can cause a severe drop in energy production and in some cases even start a fire if left unchecked. That is why more and more solar panel installers cooperate with experienced thermographers that offer regular thermal imaging inspections to ensure the safety and effective deployment of solar systems. |
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Ikaros Solar uses FLIR thermal imaging camerasMore and more solar panel professionals are discovering thermal imaging as a solar panel inspection tool. One of the companies that has embraced the use of a thermal imaging camera for this purpose is the in Schoten, Belgium based Ikaros Solar. |
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Thermal imaging cameras: fast and reliable for testing solar panelsThe use of thermal imaging cameras for solar panel evaluation offers several advantages. Anomalies can clearly be seen on a crisp thermal image and - unlike most other methods - thermal cameras can be used to scan installed solar panels during normal operation. Finally, thermal cameras also allow to scan large areas within a short time frame. Read Application Story Download Application Story
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FLIR cameras help ensure the quality of SOLON solar modulesOne of the companies that realized the potential thermal imaging technology has for solar module quality control and inspection is the German company SOLON. “We use FLIR thermal imaging cameras intensively both in our R&D department and in the field”, explains Oliver Frank, Team Manager R&D at SOLON.Read application story Download application story |
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Solartechnik Stiens uses FLIR thermal imaging camerasMany people look to the sun for a renewable power source. To make sure that the solar panels they deliver perform well, Solartechnik Stiens uses a thermal imaging camera from FLIR to look for flaws. |
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