How inspection feedback loops improve utility solar at all stages

Tuesday, 1. October 2024
8:00 am – 9:00 am PDT, Los Angeles | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT, New York City | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm BST, London | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm CEST, Berlin, Paris, Madrid

In this pv magazine Webinar, partnered with Zeitview, we will provide practical knowledge from the ground and from the sky about how inspections of solar farms throughout the lifecycle form a positive feedback loop, from siting to build to the O&M phase.

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Solar farm inspections are crucial at every stage of a project’s life cycle, from initial siting to ongoing operations and maintenance. However, many issues discovered during later inspections could have been prevented with proper procedures and data collection earlier in the process. With the right data collection, and with tools that allow for detailed analysis and insights into large captures of data, an opportunity is created for a positive feedback loop that can significantly improve solar farm performance and longevity.

In this pv magazine Webinar, Zeitview’s team of experts, Chris Clay, senior director, geospatial service, Fan Zhang, technical associate, and Alfredo Spagnuolo, solar analyst, will detail an introduction to aerial inspections, while getting into the hands-on practical benefits that ongoing inspections can have for developers and owners, EPCs, operators, and maintenance specialists.

Gain practical insights into solar farm inspections, including common issues, the financial costs of poor inspections, best practices for various stages, and the benefits of leveraging new technologies and historical data.

pv magazine Webinar content:

The importance of commissioning inspections, including issues that could’ve been avoided,
The feedback loop in solar inspections,
The value of geospatial monitoring,
Technological advancements in inspections,
Q&A

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of solar farm inspections and discover how they can contribute to the success of your solar projects, and to bring in your burning questions for the team.

Those questions can be submitted beforehand in the comments window when registering or in the chat during the live webinar. Tristan Rayner, editor at pv magazine, will be the moderator of this webinar.

Registration for this pv magazine Webinar is free of charge.

Speakers

Chris Clay | Senior Director, Geospatial Service, Zeitview

Chris Clay is Senior Director, Geospatial Service at Zeitview bringing more than 12 years of experience working in the remote sensing industry, including certifications from the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency College in LiDAR, Multispectral, Hyperspectral, Infrared, and electro-optical satellite-based analytics.

Alfredo Spagnuolo | Technical Associate, Zeitview

Alfredo has been on the Solar Analysis Team at Zeitview for 5 years, developing his expertise around solar aerial thermography. Recently, he has focused on bridging the knowledge gaps between clients, O&M, and their asset's inspection results, while focusing on customer success.

Fan Zhang | Technical Associate, Zeitview

Fan Zhang is a Technical Associate in the Solar Analysis and Reporting team at Zeitview. With over a decade of experience in the climate change and solar industry, he plays a pivotal role in ensuring the technical success of the team. He specializes in leading aerial thermographic analysis and quality control, as well as advancing internal solar science learning and standardization. His efforts ensure the success of commissioning scans and provide actionable recommendations to solar farm owners, EPCs, and O&M providers. His academic background in energy and environment further strengthens his expertise and commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Moderators

Tristan Rayner | Editor, pv magazine

After studying Electrical Engineering, Tristan Rayner turned his attention to editorial roles. Prior to joining pv magazine in 2020, he was managing editor and founding editor of culture, tech and sport publications in Australia, and later contributed to publications including Android Authority, AFP, ZDNet, and YouTube channel The Friday Checkout, among other roles.