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    In the future, drones may dominate the operation and maintenance of photovoltaic power plants

    • Last Update: 2022-11-20
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    Imagine a utility-scale centralized photovoltaic power plant covering hundreds of acres and thousands of modules
    .
    A group of small flying robots are constantly flying up and down, like little bees
    in a flower.
    In the future, drones will be able to undertake such maintenance work for large-scale photovoltaic power plants, and the cost of operation and maintenance personnel will be much
    lower than that of driving cars or helicopters.

    Low cost

    The drone is inexpensive, in fact it is the best choice for preventive maintenance of the new data-driven PV plant and the ideal tool
    for finding the best roof resources.

    Today's UAV systems are capable of performing a range of photovoltaic-related tasks, including visual imaging (of components, cables, and other components), infrared thermography, and vegetation monitoring, at the lowest
    cost of all scenarios.
    According to data from a few years ago, renting a drone costs between
    $2.
    5-$100,000 a year.

    Drones will replace many costs such as vehicles, personnel, fuel, etc.
    , saving other costs
    associated with sending personnel to inspect the site.
    GTM Research estimates that depending on fuel costs and distance, the cost of a single trip is $
    300-600.

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    Imagine a utility-scale centralized photovoltaic power plant covering hundreds of acres and thousands of modules
    .
    A group of small flying robots are constantly flying up and down, like little bees
    in a flower.
    In the future, drones will be able to undertake such maintenance work for large-scale photovoltaic power plants, and the cost of operation and maintenance personnel will be much
    lower than that of driving cars or helicopters.

    Photovoltaic power station

    Low cost

    Low cost

    The drone is inexpensive, in fact it is the best choice for preventive maintenance of the new data-driven PV plant and the ideal tool
    for finding the best roof resources.

    Today's UAV systems are capable of performing a range of photovoltaic-related tasks, including visual imaging (of components, cables, and other components), infrared thermography, and vegetation monitoring, at the lowest
    cost of all scenarios.
    According to data from a few years ago, renting a drone costs between
    $2.
    5-$100,000 a year.

    Drones will replace many costs such as vehicles, personnel, fuel, etc.
    , saving other costs
    associated with sending personnel to inspect the site.
    GTM Research estimates that depending on fuel costs and distance, the cost of a single trip is $
    300-600.

    12Next View full article
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