The article describes the development of a robotic inspector for solar power plants at CTU, designed to automate the diagnosis and maintenance of photovoltaic panels. This innovative system helps speed up and improve the accuracy of servicing, which is essential for the efficient operation of solar power plants. Using artificial intelligence and advanced sensors, the robot identifies faulty panels, assesses their impact on plant performance, and enables operators to better plan maintenance.
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Libor Přeučil, head of intelligent and mobile robotics at CIIRC CTU, plays a key role in the development of this system:
- Explains how the robotic inspector works, flying over panels, measuring their heat radiation, and assessing their condition.
- Describes the data analysis process – images are immediately transmitted to CTU servers, where they are processed and used to simulate energy losses due to faulty panels.
- Emphasizes the system’s precision, as the robot captures panel data at the correct height and optimal angle, which is crucial for accurate measurements.
- Outlines the project’s future – the robot has already completed its first test flights and is expected to cover hundreds of kilometers over solar power plants in the near future.
This technology is expected to significantly improve the efficiency of solar power plant maintenance, helping to sustain maximum energy output while reducing operational losses.
