Autonomous drones make solar projects more productive, cost-effective and secure

Renewable energy is the key to a cleaner, brighter energy future. And solar is one of the most promising global sources of renewable energy. It’s cheaper and arguably cleaner than nuclear, coal, or combined cycle gas turbines – and that’s why we’re seeing an increasing number of utility-scale solar projects popping up across the globe. Yet, large-scale operations in the harsh environments most suitable to solar electricity production are challenging. Remote, geographically dispersed and sparsely manned, project construction and O&M are complex and costly. The components of solar power generation systems are surprisingly fragile – subject to mechanical and technical failure, wear and tear, and even vandalism and theft.