{"id":868,"date":"2023-11-11T09:35:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T05:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aerosmart.ae\/demo\/?post_type=userstories&p=868"},"modified":"2023-11-25T16:00:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T12:00:22","slug":"how-drones-are-transforming-solar-pv-installation-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"userstories","link":"https:\/\/www.aerosmart.ae\/?userstories=how-drones-are-transforming-solar-pv-installation-in-germany","title":{"rendered":"How Drones are Transforming Solar PV Installation in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Renewable energy adoption is on the rise across Europe. Photovoltaic capacity alone increased by 47% in 2022. The German government is leading the way with an ambitious target for renewable sources to account for 80% of the nation\u2019s power consumption by 2030. A combination of subsidies, new regulations, and the increasing economic feasibility of green energy projects is aiding that shift.\n\nIt\u2019s in this context that Germany\u2019s residential solar market is booming. According to Airclip, a Dresden-based company that\u2019s been providing enterprise drone solutions in verticals ranging from surveying to renewable energy since 2014, it\u2019s just the beginning. From installation startups to major energy companies, the German residential solar market is seeing unprecedented demand.\n\nLucas G\u00fcnther, founder and managing director at Airclip, says solar customers now account for a significant portion of the drone solutions provider\u2019s revenue.\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The challenges faced by solar installers in Germany & beyond<\/h1>\n
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On top of mounting project loads, solar installers have consistent challenges to contend with. <\/p>\n\n

The first is time. Manual roof surveys can take several hours. Every relevant area has to be measured and accounted for before the customer can be provided with a detailed quote and installation is given the green light. Because these preliminary surveys take so long, installers are limited in the number of quotes they can provide and projects they can secure. <\/p>\n\n

The second challenge is accuracy. The hard work that goes into a manual survey can easily be undermined by a missing measurement or a single mistake. Remeasuring involves more site visits and more time – and that\u2019s assuming the oversight is noticed before it becomes an expensive headache. <\/p>\n\n

Last but by no means least is the issue of safety. Although solar install crews are familiar with working at height, nobody should be exposed to more risk than is necessary. Accidents happen and for small solar businesses, losing staff to injury can seriously impact daily operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Transforming residential solar installations with drones<\/h1>\n
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\n Thanks to Airclip, solar PV installers across Germany are developing new best practices to work smarter, smoother, and safer. And you guessed it: DJI drones are part of the equation. \n\nBefore we get explore Airclip\u2019s cloud processing solution, let\u2019s take a closer look at how those three main challenges – accuracy, time, and safety – are addressed with drone technology. \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n When you survey a roof using a drone, you can gather accurate measurements and effectively eliminate the risk of human error. Any data captured can be looked over at a later date, without the need for a second survey. Avoiding mistakes during the planning phase can lead to thousands of Euros\u2019 worth of savings. \n\nDrones that have RTK capabilities, such as the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, provide the centimeter-level precision you need to turn data into detailed 3D models. \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Carrying out solar PV surveys 10x faster<\/h1>\n
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\n Surveying speed is arguably the biggest driver of drone adoption among solar installers. Being able to work faster saves costs across the board and allows installation professionals to quote for more projects. Figures from Airclip\u2019s customers suggest that drones are 10x faster compared to traditional roof surveying methods. Measurement tasks that previously took a whole day can now be completed in just half an hour. And that\u2019s before you factor in the time saved by preventing human error and reducing accidents at work. More surveys, more quotes, more projects.\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Less risk, fewer accidents<\/h1>\n
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\n Just as with industrial inspections, public safety, and surveying more broadly, gathering data from above tends to be far safer when compared to the manual approach. The same goes for solar inspections. When taking measurements, drones reduce the need for people to climb on top of roofs and work at height. \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Solar installation inspections with Airclip<\/h1>\n
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Airclip\u2019s customers range from single operators to large renewable energy companies. On top of providing DJI hardware, training on its use, and assistance navigating regulatory hurdles, Airclip has built a cloud processing platform that turns aerial data into accurate 3D models. \nSolar installers can fly their measurement missions, upload their data, pay a small per-project fee and receive a detailed 3D model that can be used to present clients with quotes and plan new projects. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe connect solar professionals with the right hardware, explains Marc Hufken, Airclip\u2019s Sales Manager for Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe run workshops on how to use the drone and how to fly the roof. They can then collect all the data on their own, upload the images to our cloud processing service, and within 24-48 hours, receive an exact 3D model alongside other PV planning tools where you can integrate and plan your panels. With drones, solar installers no longer have to go up to the roof to do an estimation or a measurement. It’s a really easy, fast, accurate, and secure way to get the information you need.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Solar professionals discuss their experience with DJI drones <\/h1>\n
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The majority of Airclip\u2019s solar industry customers have upgraded from the Phantom 4 RTK to the new Mavic 3 Enterprise, which is portable, easy to fly, cost-effective, and – unlike DJI\u2019s consumer drones – highly specialized for surveying missions. <\/p>\n\n

Many also use one of DJI\u2019s thermal drones, such as the M3T, to produce a guarantee following installation. With infrared imaging, crews can do a quick inspection of the panels to prove they are operational from day one. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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