Aerial Thermal Inspection
Since 2015, Above has been at the forefront of developing innovative technology to help its customers build and sustain longer-lasting, higher-performing solar plants. A market leader in drone inspections for solar, Above pioneered their use, setting industry standards for precision and reliability. Our thermal inspection service, SolarGain, provides unparalleled insights into solar plant health, ensuring compliance with IEC standards for EPC and O&M contracts, technical due diligence, and warranty claim processes.
Enquire now about Above’s Thermal Inspection Services
Join solar power plant owners across the globe who rely on Above for accurate aerial thermography and actionable data.
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"The Above Surveying service has proved itself extremely valuable to RES. Not only is the client portal incredibly useful, but the support and dedication from the Above team was exemplary"
RES
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“We see immense value in building a robust digital profile of our assets from construction through to operation, which Above’s solutions uniquely enable."
Luminous
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"When we compare with other platforms, we have higher accuracy and more precision with Above. The location and identification of issues are much better referenced. Above Surveying has helped Exus deliver superior O&M performance through innovative technology and outstanding customer support."
Exus
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“Above have been inspecting our portfolio for the past 4 years and the build-up of historic health data is proving hugely valuable for us. Toucan has always recognised the potential in historic data to help predict the future, and with Above and its digital platform, we are building insights not possible through any other means”
Toucan
Why use aerial thermography?
Whether you are commissioning or buying a new plant, performing general health checks or making a warranty or insurance claim, our solution ensures you understand the detailed health and performance of your solar plant.
With global coverage and the option for clients to self-fly their data collection, our approach is both scalable and adaptable to your needs. Above’s aerial inspections are also supported by our suite of mobile apps, giving you instant access to geolocated data, performance analytics, and actionable task lists and reports on site and in physical and electrical context.
Key Benefits
Establish a Comprehensive Baseline
Regular thermographic inspections with Above allow you to build a reliable performance baseline, enabling detailed analysis and comparison across your solar portfolio over the asset’s lifetime.
Global Standardisation
Our aerial imagery adheres to IEC standards and best practice guidelines, ensuring consistent, high-quality data collection across all your solar sites worldwide.
Advanced Power Loss Modelling
Developed in collaboration with the academic experts at
Loughborough University C.R.E.S.T, our industry-leading power loss model evaluates the impact of thermal anomalies in the context of your electrical system design, providing precise insights into performance losses.
Support for Warranty and Insurance Claims
Create a robust digital thread of historical data to track module failure rates over time. Access to high-quality, standardised data enhances the likelihood of successful warranty and insurance claims.
Targeted Maintenance Planning
Streamline your operations by quickly identifying specific issues and using the Task List feature to efficiently direct resources to where they are needed most.
Mapped and Integrated Data
Inspection data is electrically and spatially mapped to precise module locations within SolarGain, Above’s powerful cloud-based platform.