Above Surveying provides aerial inspection and data analysis solutions for solar plants using drone technology and advanced imaging techniques. Their platform, SolarGain, consolidates inspection data and enhances condition monitoring, enabling operators to identify potential issues and maintain optimal plant performance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Solar power plant operators face challenges in efficiently monitoring plant health and identifying potential issues that can lead to decreased performance and increased maintenance costs. Traditional inspection methods can be time-consuming, costly, and may not provide comprehensive data on the condition of solar modules and other critical components.
Solution
Above Surveying offers drone-powered aerial inspections and data analytics to revolutionize solar plant inspection and condition management. Their SolarGain platform and SolarGain Mobile application enable operators to build and maintain a digital plant health record, consolidating inspection data from development to operation in one place. By combining aerial data with software solutions, Above provides accurate, high-resolution aerial maps, 3D models, and thermographic/HD inspection reports to identify potential issues early, optimize performance, and ensure long-term asset health. The platform integrates with drone-mounted sensors and cameras to collect high-quality module data, enabling proactive decision-making and efficient management of solar assets.
Target Audience
Above Surveying primarily serves solar plant operators, asset managers, and construction teams seeking to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of solar plant inspection and maintenance.
Features
- Aerial topographic mapping to visualize solar plant design projects through high-resolution maps and 3D models
- Digital construction management tools to make informed decisions based on accurate aerial data
- Thermographic and HD inspection reports to identify potential solar plant issues in advance
- Ultra-high-definition RGB imagery combined with mobile and web-based software to monitor visual module health on a large scale
- SolarGain platform to keep track of the full end-to-end solar plant inspection and data management process
- SolarGain Mobile app to optimize solar plant site visits through digitalization
- Autonomous drone solutions for consistent, high-accuracy data capture and analysis
- Component-level condition monitoring to identify potential issues before they impact performance
- Digital twin technology for commissioning, enabling fast and accurate serial number scanning