With more than 100 GW of experience servicing global assets, Heliolytics offers industry-leading aerial inspection services for PV system operation and maintenance. Heliolytics combines best-in-class aerial inspection services with system analytics and advisory services to provide comprehensive DC health performance analyses.

The company conducts thermographic scans using piloted, fixed-wing aircraft, which are then matched to a digital model of the system built from satellite imagery. Analytics are applied to the scans that can indicate up to 570 possible faults with the PV system. A report is compiled for the system owner or O&M provider that includes actionable recommendations to address the identified faults.

The company offers a range of services, providing scans at regular interval for reactive troubleshooting, commissioning, and due diligence, as well as portfolio-wide analysis. Heliolytics also offers capabilities to incorporate its data with other O&M data.

Heliolytics also performs drone inspections globally to fill any logistical requirements. This, combined with their regional deployment of aircraft, means they are able to respond quickly to sites of varying sizes.

Tiered service offerings Priced depending on project scale, portfolio size, timing flexibility, and level of analysis required.

Piloted, fixed-wing flights can fly over large sites and portfolios faster than a drone while consistently maintaining excellent high-resolution data capture. Proprietary sensor custom-built sensing package designed specifically for solar PV inspection as opposed to generic drone-based sensors. Advanced analytics and in-house expertise Advanced AI analytics tool sets are augmented with subject matter expertise to provide a greater depth of analysis and insight. Vertically-integrated provider holistic management of project data chain allows for greater control over long-term performance optimization.

• Fault Identification software identifies faults and panel degradation from infrared images, identifying panels that are malfunctioning or damaged.
• Maintenance efficiency comprehensive report identifying location of faults and estimated power impact is passed on to client, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Optimized system performance identifying and replacing panels with faults increases overall system performance, thus increasing financial return for system owner.