A Diagnostic Workflow and Software Platform for PV Modules

Authors

  • S. Vergura Author
  • F. Marino Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj12.445

Keywords:

Infrared analysis, filtering, blobs, PV cells

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to propose a software platform able to process InfraRed (IR) images of PV modules. In fact, after an IR image is acquired by the thermo-camera, a processing phase is needed in order to extract information about the status (well-working/bad-working) of the cells. Moreover, the bad-working cells can be very heterogeneous, and a classification can lead to the best corrective action. The proposed software provides a comprehensive and detailed report, both in graphical and numerical terms, on each cell of the PhotoVoltaic (PV) module.

Author Biographies

  • S. Vergura

    Department of Electrical and Information Engineering 
    Politecnico di Bari 
    St. E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari (Italy) 

  • F. Marino

    Department of Electrical and Information Engineering 
    Politecnico di Bari 
    St. E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari (Italy) 

    Spin Off APIS – Apulia Intelligent Systems 
    c/o DEI – Politecnico di Bari 
    St. E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari (Italy) 

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Published

2024-01-24

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 5 (2014)

Section

Articles