How can a IRT framework be used for PV system inspection?

This method aims to quickly perform a comprehensive monitoring of PV power plants, from the commissioning phase through its entire operational lifetime. This paper provides a review of reported methods in the literature for automating different tasks of the aIRT framework for PV system inspection.

Can imaging technologies be used to analyze faults in photovoltaic (PV) modules?

This paper presents a review of imaging technologies and methods for analysis and characterization of faults in photovoltaic (PV) modules. The paper provides a brief overview of PV system (PVS) reliability studies and monitoring approaches where fault related PVS power loss is evaluated.

What is a UAV-based inspection system for large-scale PV systems?

The implemented UAV-based system for inspection of large-scale PV systems consists of an UAV with a set of sensors in different forms and on-board processors, a digital light visible single-lens reflex (SLR) camera for condition monitoring, and a ground control station (GCS).

What are the methods of PV module inspection?

I-V measurements), photoluminescence (PL), electroluminescence (EL) and thermographic assessment [ 5 ]. Conventional PV module inspection is carried out manually through visual assessment by humans.

What is the UAV inspection platform?

The UAV inspection platform can integrate the visual assessment and infrared thermograph based analysis for condition monitoring and defect detection of large-scale PV systems.

Can a thermographic inspection improve PV maintenance decisions?

Starting from well-known mathematical models of PVMs, Pinceti et al. propose an innovative approach to correlate the results of a thermographic inspection with the power losses and the consequent income reduction, as a valid tool for supporting decisions about the maintenance actions on PV plants .