FAST & RELIABLE

 

the optimum solution for inspecting Solar Parks

IDS – INDUSTRIAL DRONE SERVICES has been active in the renewable energy sector in Greece since 2011. In 2019 we introduced our aerial inspection solutions to Solar Parks and other industrial installations using specialized drones.

Our services provide comprehensive, fast and cost-efficient solutions for the inspection and identification of anomalies in a wide range of industrial assets with the use of state-of-the-art aerial inspection systems.

IDS offers to businesses that own, maintain or manage Solar Parks a simple, centralised and efficient way to utilise innovative technologies for aerial inspection.

IDS drone services provide an extremely fast inspection-time on-site,  support our clients in achieving lower inspection costs, asset performance optimisation, 100% site coverage and monitoring systematically and efficiently all assets through a comprehensive reporting system.

APPLICATIONS

PANEL INSPECTION ON TRACKERS

Aerial inspection with thermal and RGB cameras has comparative advantages over ground inspection as it adapts to the angle variation of the system avoiding glare and reflections

ROOFTOP PV PANEL INSPECTION

Thermal and optical inspection of solar modules installed on industrial and residential rooftops. Fast, efficient and safe panel inspection on rooftops with varying inclination and height

CONSTRUCTION MONITORING

Monitor the maintenance and construction works of Solar Parks. Track the progress in different stages from start to completion of the project

UTILITY-SCALE INSPECTION

Inspection of large-scale Solar Park installations with 100% coverage and detailed reporting

SOLUTIONS

OPTIMIZE YOUR SOLAR PARK PERFORMANCE

    Inspection for insurance compensation claims

    Annually/semi-annually/quarterly asset performance inspection

    Optimal performance inspection prior to sale/purchase of assets

    Optimal performance inspection prior to delivery of new PV park/assets

    Use of data collected during the PV Park delivery as baseline data to estimate future performance differences

PERFORM PRE-CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

    Terrain anaglyph analysis

    Site layout plan in high resolution orthomosaic

Monitor the construction progress at every stage

    Aerial inspection of technical works and comparison according to the construction plan and completion timeline

Evaluate the efficiency of solar panels

    Aerial thermal and optical inspection of each solar panel to assess the park’s performance

    Comprehensive report prior to the project delivery

INSPECT SECOND MARKET SOLAR PARKS  

    Thermal and Optical aerial inspection of solar assets of interest prior to purchase

    Validate site’s condition and negotiate the price accordingly

Track the solar park construction

    Receive land survey and photography services for different land areas prior to construction

    Receive the orthomosaic and the digital surface model of the terrain

    Track the construction progress and validate the asset’s operational status using aerial thermal inspection

INCREASE YOUR RETURN & REDUCE COST:

    Reduced time required on site for maintenance works

    Detailed inspection and comprehensive report including a list of faults covering 100% of the installation

    Improved efficiency and HR management

    Centralised system for asset performance reporting per client

    Improved safety for employees

EVALUATE CLAIM REQUESTS AND CONTRACTS  

    Asset performance report for the assessment of compensation claims

    Asset performance report for new insurance contacts and contract renewals

ASSET OWNERS

OPTIMIZE YOUR SOLAR PARK PERFORMANCE

    Inspection for insurance compensation claims

    Annually/semi-annually/quarterly asset performance inspection

    Optimal performance inspection prior to sale/purchase of assets

    Optimal performance inspection prior to delivery of new PV park/assets

    Use of data collected during the PV Park delivery as baseline data to estimate future performance differences

EPC

PERFORM PRE-CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

    Terrain anaglyph analysis

    Site layout plan in high resolution orthomosaic

Monitor the construction progress at every stage

    Aerial inspection of technical works and comparison according to the construction plan and completion timeline

Evaluate the efficiency of solar panels

    Aerial thermal and optical inspection of each solar panel to assess the park’s performance

    Comprehensive report prior to the project delivery

INVESTORS

INSPECT SECOND MARKET SOLAR PARKS  

    Thermal and Optical aerial inspection of solar assets of interest prior to purchase

    Validate site’s condition and negotiate the price accordingly

Track the solar park construction

    Receive land survey and photography services for different land areas prior to construction

    Receive the orthomosaic and the digital surface model of the terrain

    Track the construction progress and validate the asset’s operational status using aerial thermal inspection

O&M COMPANIES

INCREASE YOUR RETURN & REDUCE COST:

    Reduced time required on site for maintenance works

    Detailed inspection and comprehensive report including a list of faults covering 100% of the installation

    Improved efficiency and HR management

    Centralised system for asset performance reporting per client

    Improved safety for employees

INS. & OEM

EVALUATE CLAIM REQUESTS AND CONTRACTS  

    Asset performance report for the assessment of compensation claims

    Asset performance report for new insurance contacts and contract renewals

TECHNOLOGY

EQUIPMENT

IDS solar utilizes technologically advanced
and innovative hardware and software
providing services that meet the most
demanding specifications for aerial inspections
according to the IEC standard (TS 62446-3).

Our cameras and equipment are regularly calibrated providing precise measurements.

Photo resoution: 20MP

Video resolution: 4Κ, 30FPS

Thermal camera resolution: 640*512PX

Optical zoom camera: 30Χ

THERMAL DATA ANALYSIS

In addition to our thermographer’s analysis IDS utilises specialised AI software for the analysis and interpretation of thermal data

PHOTOGRAMMETRY

IDS specialises in providing survey products using photogrammetry software and delivers high definition point cloud, orthomosaics and digital surface model.

SERVICES

COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS

Visualization and data report of solar panel anomalies using thermal and optical cameras 

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DIGITAL SURFACE MODEL

Delivery of site anaglyph allowing for 2D and 3D metrics 

Dsm

RGB ORTHOMOSAIC

Delivery of RGB orthomosaic in original image analysis allowing for metrics and surveying 

RGB ortho

3D MODELING

3D visualization of inspection area

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THERMAL ORTHOMOSAIC

Delivery of thermal orthomosaic in original image analysis 

Orthomosaic

PHOTO & VIDEO SERVICES

Delivery of artistic photographs and videos of the Solar Park 

Solar park photography

TEAM