Project in France, sites are increasingly benefitting from aerial data-collection technology that can rapidly detect issues and monitor PV systems large and small. Data collection is boosted by sophisticated data processing, analytics, and reporting, and regular reports build up a database of knowledge for owners and operators to track ongoing performance showing the ongoing changes on a site over set time periods.
And while the solar industry has a solid appreciation for drones, crewed aircraft provide a compelling case for aerial inspections as well, including for initial site surveys for a single or multiple large scale prospective projects, pre-construction planning, construction monitoring, semi-annual inspections for portfolios of large and wide-spread assets and more.
But when do aerial inspections by plane or by drone make the most sense, and where are they? Which delivers the best data for O&M, for owners looking to understand performance and baselines, and which is more cost effective — and are these even the right questions to ask?
The laboratory belongs to Université de Lorraine and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). The project is founded by the French government, Région Grand-Est, and the European Union. Rumors suggest that the funding could increase, as it could also come from the central government in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron recently said that so-called “white hydrogen,” or natural hydrogen, is a priority for the country.
pv magazine Webinar content
- Introduction to aerial inspections and where airplanes and drones are best performed, the data returned and examples from the North American Solar Scan
- Scenarios detailing which aircraft is best for when accounting for a variety of factors and requirement
- Cost comparisons based on different scenarios
- A live demo of the Zeitview platform.
Moderators
Alex Chen is the Head of Sales & Marketing for ET Solar and has been with ET group over five years. He led the sales team of ET Solar North American with product R&D and marketing for ET headquarter. Alex holds a B.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from NYIT and Master of Engineering Management from Northeastern University.
After studying Electrical Engineering and working in both transmission and control sectors, Tristan Rayner turned his attention to editorial roles. Prior to joining pv magazine in 2020, he was managing editor at a fast growing digital media start-up in Australia, and has contributed widely across international tech and finance publications.
Xavier Daval is an international solar and storage expert, and the CEO of French solar technical advisory firm kiloWattsol SAS, which he founded in 2007. Daval is an electrical engineer and the former EMEA director of a NYSE-listed manufacturer in the electronics industry. He is also the vice president of French renewable energy association Syndicat des Energies Renouvelables-SER, the chair of its solar commission SER-SOLER, and the director of the Global Solar Council (GSC).
Moderators
Alex Chen is the Head of Sales & Marketing for ET Solar and has been with ET group over five years. He led the sales team of ET Solar North American with product R&D and marketing for ET headquarter. Alex holds a B.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from NYIT and Master of Engineering Management from Northeastern University.
After studying Electrical Engineering and working in both transmission and control sectors, Tristan Rayner turned his attention to editorial roles. Prior to joining pv magazine in 2020, he was managing editor at a fast growing digital media start-up in Australia, and has contributed widely across international tech and finance publications.
Xavier Daval is an international solar and storage expert, and the CEO of French solar technical advisory firm kiloWattsol SAS, which he founded in 2007. Daval is an electrical engineer and the former EMEA director of a NYSE-listed manufacturer in the electronics industry. He is also the vice president of French renewable energy association Syndicat des Energies Renouvelables-SER, the chair of its solar commission SER-SOLER, and the director of the Global Solar Council (GSC).
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