Domestic Solar Installation – CP Renewables
Earlier this Summer we followed the progress of the installation of an 8 KW domestic solar installation by CP Renewables. Working with a team of 4 (including 2 apprentices), Chief Engineer Chris Poole designed a robust PV system comprised of 18 x 435 Black LONGi Panels. These were installed south facing on a steeply pitched slate roof and routed to a Solax Hybrid Inverter and 11.2 KW battery. To maintain maximum efficiency, CP also installed SunGo Optimisers to account for seasonal shading of nearby trees. The final steps were the addition of bird protection to reduce the possibility of nesting. The end result is a future proofed carbon free system that is expected to generate clean power for decades to come . lf you’re a solar installer or builder interested in shooting a case study to promote your business, get in touch today! mag@drone-op.com Whether it is a renewable installation or a complete property refurbishment or extension, we can capture all the important features that make your building work stand out to potential new customers. Our flat pricing includes everything from planning to shooting to editing with both aerial drones and professional ground-based camera equipment as well as licensed stock […]
Marketing Promo – TEAR Scaffolding Specialists
Our www.drone-op.com team was down in Newport using our DJI Drones to film the precision scaffolding work by TEAR Scaffolding Specialists Ltd . Some very complex skills and planning are involved when working with a listed building like Shire Hall. Thus the need for highly skilled specialists like Craig Richards and TEAR. John Weaver Contractors LTD can now execute the masonry repairs, external façade and window refurbishment on this magnificent Grade II Listed Edwardian building which was built in 1902. We can’t wait to see the final result in a few months. Need a drone video of your construction site? Get in touch today! pilot@drone-op.com www.drone-op.com
Findings from 14 GW of thermography in 17 countries
Please find a reprint from our data processing partner Sensehawk on the benefits of Thermal Scanning for Solar fields. SenseHawk lists insights gained while using the detection and classification analytics capabilities of its Solar Digitization Platform at various sites across countries and technologies. Hotspots impact site performance and safety Hotspots in PV modules are a commonly encountered defect that significantly impact performance on sites large and small. Caused by a number of underlying defects, hotspots present with a wide variety of thermal signatures. While remediation is essential, the severity of the underlying defect is the primary determinant of the appropriate remediation action. Hotspots can be broadly categorized into four types based on their cause: Soiling/Shading: Hotspots caused by shading from vegetation, adjacent structures, module racks, debris on the surface, bird droppings and more The focus of investigation and remediation action is always in the reverse order of defect types listed above, with the most bang-for-the-buck delivered by correcting installation defects and module/cell defects. Beyond operational performance, hotspots also impact safety on sites as they can lead to runaway thermal events and fires. Hotspot detection and correction is, therefore, an important O&M activity on sites of all sizes. While annual hotspot […]
EPC uses Sensehawk Solar to Make 3000+ Warranty Claims
Please find a reprint from our data processing partner Sensehawk on the benefits of Thermal Scanning for Solar fields. In addition to thousands of warranty claims, the scan also netted a 4% increase in revenue of the array. BSERVE helps the EPC complete the gargantuan task of identifying, classifying, and remediating PV and electrical defects on a 130 MW site within three weeks. Weeks before commissioning, the solar asset owner seeks thermal study from EPC With the hot-commissioning deadline fast approaching, an EPC in charge of constructing one of the largest solar farms in the state of Alabama, faced a major hurdle. The asset owner wants a thermal study of the asset as part of the punchlist activity prior to commissioning. The EPC needs a quick and easy solution to both identify major PV and electrical defects and remediate thermal issues. Delays, if any, will prove very costly considering the cliff dates and liquidated damages built into the EPC contract. Since the EPC has used the SenseHawk Solar Digitization Platform (SDP) for several activities during construction at the site, including earth moving and construction monitoring, it explores using the SDP to tackle the problem. The digital twin of the asset, […]
Construction Monitoring St. Jospeh’s Primary
Between 2021 – 2022 we had the pleasure of visiting St. Joseph’s Primary on behalf of JR Roofing. We started with a full condition survey of the pitched and flat roofs. 100’s of high resolution photographs were captured by our DJI drones and revealed extensive damage and several old repairs that were no longer water-tight. Based on our detailed report and photographs, the Council approved the funds to refurbish all the roofs of the school. The end result is a fantastic improvement in the learning environment for both the students and teachers.