Case Studies
Explore real-world stories of how top solar teams scale operations with Above.
Exus Energy Trusts Above for Superior O&M Performance
Exus Renewables is a prominent player in the renewable energy industry with a remarkable track record and extensive experience. In this case study, we explore the partnership between Above and Exus Renewables, highlighting how Above’s innovative solutions and data-driven approach complement Exus’ extensive industry expertise.
Leveraging Above’s Construction Management Solutions for Bracon Ash
Luminous Energy, is a leading renewable energy developer who has in recent years transitioned to an independent power producer (IPP). Luminous is committed to innovation in project development and operation. Under the leadership of Guy Lavarack, Chief Investment Officer since September 2022, the company has adopted advanced digital solutions to streamline its processes.
Scaling Success: A Journey to Smarter Solar Monitoring
Our client is a leading global developer, contractor, and operator of large-scale solar projects exceeding 150 MW across expansive sites. As project sizes grew, the team faced challenges in tracking and addressing site issues efficiently. To overcome these challenges, they partnered with Above Surveying to integrate the SolarGain platform into their operations.
Driving Holistic Solar Solutions in New Zealand with Above
Re/volve Energy, a forward-thinking renewable energy consultancy based in Auckland, is making waves in New Zealand’s emerging solar sector. Led by founder Shay Brazier and director of sustainability, Jo Woods, the company combines a deep commitment to sustainability with a focus on advanced technology to deliver tailored solutions for solar energy projects.
We recently spoke with Natalie Campbell, Asset Manager for a large-scale solar power plant in the UK, about her experience using Above’s “Module Condition Monitoring” factory to field quality assurance solutions in partnership with Kiwa PI Berlin and 2DegreesKelvin. Natalie chose this end-to-end solution to mitigate risks, reduce costs, and maximise her plant’s operational lifespan.
Ensuring Solar Module Lifecycle Quality
The client, a Korea-based company, specialises in the development, management, and sale of solar power plants across the APAC region. With extensive portfolios consisting of multiple small-scale sites, the company serves as both a technical advisor and asset manager for their clients. Their primary focus lies in ensuring operational efficiency, cost savings, and smooth site lifecycle transitions.
Enhancing Oversight and Cost-Effective Management for APAC Solar Portfolios
Digital Technology for Efficient Partial Revamping and Module Warranty Claim Management
RES has partnered with Above for a cost-effective and digitalised solution for module warranty claim management and revamping of modules. As PV modules age, degradation, corrosion, delamination and many other module defects all have an impact on the yield of the solar assets. It is an increasingly important task to replace these defective modules to maximise the yield of ageing solar assets.
Determination of PID Using Aerial Thermography
In recent years, potential-induced degradation (PID) has been one of the most detrimental problems for Photovoltaic (PV) modules operating in the field. It degrades the power output of PV modules and reduces the performance ratio (PR) of solar plants. Above confirms that PV modules affected by PID can be identified by using a thermographic inspection performed by Above. The patterns identified and diagnosis of PID were validated using electroluminescence (EL) and current-voltage (I-V) curve measurement.
As solar assets in the UK begin to age, we are receiving an increasing number of reports of ‘snail trails’ developing on photovoltaic (PV) modules, across many solar farms. Snail trails themselves are not generally associated with power loss, and therefore they don’t always correspond to hot spots identifi ed through our thermographic inspections. However, there are concerns that snail trails (particularly those traversing across the cell) may be associated with a microcrack, which over time can propagate into a full crack, leading to power loss.
A review of snail trails
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