Last week, Raptor Maps participated in RE+, one of the nation's premier clean energy conferences. The event was an invaluable opportunity for us to engage in insightful conversations with leaders and professionals from the solar industry. In these exchanges, we gained deeper insights into the challenges faced by asset owners and operators in addressing underperformance issues.
Some key takeaways from our discussions at RE+:
Asset Health Management: A Critical Concern
As of August 2023, our analysis reveals that equipment-driven underperformance in the solar industry is nearing 6%. To put this in perspective, on a 100MW solar site, this translates to over $600,000 in lost revenue. Drawing from our extensive database of over 100 GW of aggregated global solar market data, we assist owners in breaking down the causes of underperformance, including defect rates, power loss percentages, financial impact, and equipment performance.
The consensus at RE+ was clear: Solar stakeholders are keen to explore strategies for optimizing asset health.
How Robotics is Revolutionizing Solar Operations
One of the exciting topics that stirred conversations at the conference was the deployment of robotics in the solar industry. Specifically, implementing "Drone-in-a-Box" (DIAB) solutions was of interest to many. DIAB technology, featuring autonomous drones, empowers solar farm operators by enabling automated data collection and export without manual labor. This innovative technology leverages machine learning, paving the way to eliminate the need for on-site labor during data capture, and substantially reducing incremental flight costs.
At RE+, it was evident that asset owners are eager to learn more about the transformative potential of robotics in their operations.
New Analytics Products for Solar
Raptor Maps is committed to providing cutting-edge analytics solutions for the solar industry. Our platform‘s wealth of information empowers asset owners to analyze performance across regions, site sizes, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Armed with this data, they can make informed decisions about strategy adjustments and equipment preferences.
The overarching theme at RE+ emphasized the importance of benchmarking against global standards to optimize solar portfolios effectively.
In conclusion, RE+ was a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and exploration of innovative solutions. Raptor Maps remains committed to addressing the challenges faced by asset owners and operators in the solar industry, and we look forward to continuing these insightful conversations on optimizing clean energy initiatives.
If you didn’t get a chance to meet with us at RE+ and would like to discuss any of these topics, please reach out to schedule a conversation: https://raptormaps.com/contact
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