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Commercial solar inspections

Commercial Solar
Thermal Imaging

Drone and ground-based infrared inspections for commercial solar systems across metropolitan and regional NSW.

THERMAL SCAN

Potential hotspot identified

PRIORITY 2

See what ordinary inspections miss

Find solar faults before they become expensive failures.

Thermal imaging reveals abnormal heat patterns that may indicate damaged cells, failed bypass diodes, connection issues, shading or underperforming modules. Our inspections give asset owners and facility managers clear evidence to plan maintenance and protect system performance.

We inspect operational commercial systems with minimal disruption and deliver a practical, image-based report—not just a folder of thermal photographs.

What we identify

Actionable findings, clearly
prioritised.

01

Hotspots & cell damage

Locate overheated cells, modules and areas showing abnormal temperature patterns.

02

Diode & string faults

Identify patterns consistent with bypass diode, substring and open-circuit issues

03

Connection problems

Highlight suspect junction boxes, connectors, isolators and electrical terminations.

04

Performance concerns

Find thermal anomalies linked with soiling, shading, mismatch or module degradation.

05

Safety risks

Prioritise elevated temperatures that warrant prompt electrical investigation.

06

Portfolio trends

Build consistent inspection records across multiple sites and large solar assets.

What we identify

From planning to a decision-
ready report.

Each inspection is planned around the site, system size, access, operating conditions and reporting requirements.

1

Scope

We confirm site details, panel count, access, system documentation and inspection objectives.

2

Inspect

Radiometric thermal and visual images are captured using the most suitable drone or ground-based method.

3

Analyse

Findings are reviewed by a qualified thermographer and classified by condition and priority.

4

Report

You receive a clear report with annotated images, locations, observations and recommended next actions.

THERMAL ANOMALY

ΔT 18.6°C

PROFESSIONAL REPORTING

Evidence your
maintenance team can use.

Reports are structured to help you understand what was found, where it is located and what should happen next.

  • Visual and thermal images shown side by side
  • Clearly identified panel or equipment location
  • Temperature measurements and observed patterns
  • Priority-based defect classification
  • Practical recommendations for further investigation
  • PDF format suitable for asset and maintenance records
Discuss your reporting requirements

NSW metro & regional

Commercial solar inspection coverage across
New South Wales.

We support warehouses, factories, shopping centres, schools, healthcare facilities, strata properties, farms and other commercial sites throughout Sydney and regional NSW. Multi-site programs can be coordinated under one consistent reporting format.

Sydney Metro

Central Coast

Newcastle & Hunter

Wollongong & Illawarra

Regional NSW

Frequently asked questions

Commercial solar
thermography
FAQs.

It can identify abnormal heat patterns across large arrays efficiently, helping focus maintenance resources on modules or components that need closer investigation.

The method depends on the site, roof access, array layout, panel count and inspection objective. We can use drone-based and ground-based thermal imaging as appropriate.

Yes. Meaningful thermal inspection requires suitable operating and environmental conditions. We confirm the requirements when scheduling the inspection.

Yes. We can coordinate multi-site inspections and provide consistent reports for property portfolios and commercial operators across NSW.

No. Thermography is a valuable non-invasive diagnostic method, but some findings may require follow-up electrical testing or physical inspection by an appropriately licensed person.

Protect performance. Plan maintenance.

Request a commercial solar
thermal imaging quote.

Tell us your site location, approximate panel count and whether you have system drawings or previous reports.

Call 1300 06 06 17