Quantified Energy Labs (QE-Labs) is a Singapore-based deep-tech start-up company that specialises in using drone technology to provide electroluminescence (EL) testing of fielded solar PV panels. The company was founded by a team of experienced researchers and engineers from SERIS/NUS who recognised the need for a more efficient and effective method of solar panel inspection. QE-Labs' solution involves the use of high-sensitivity shortwave infrared (SWIR) cameras mounted on drones to capture EL images of PV panels at a throughput of 10,000 panels per night shift at a ground-mounted utility-scale solar farm. The captured raw EL data are then processed using QE-Labs' proprietary software solutions, which use A.I. algorithms to detect and analyse cell cracks, faulty soldering, dark cells, and other defects that may affect the performance of the PV panels. The result is a stitched EL map that provides the exact location of defective panels in a PV farm, along with quantitative scores in the 0 - 100 range that represent the PV system's actual quality condition.
QE-Labs’ autonomous drone EL mapping solution is a game-changing tool in the solar PV industry, providing a remarkable solution for quality control on a vast scale for field-installed PV modules. By analysing installed PV modules at the actual site, this innovative technology delivers exceptional results, enabling the allocation of liabilities to various parties such as manufacturers, transporters, EPCs, O&M (Operations and Maintenance) teams, insurance companies, and investors. This disruptive innovation is a first of its kind in the PV industry and has the potential to transform the way solar PV asset operation is monitored and maintained. In 2023, QE-Labs has expanded its operations to the EU, USA, China, Australia, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan markets, establishing a global presence to meet the growing demand for its cutting-edge technology.
For further information, please contact:
Dr Yan WANG
CEO and Co-founder of QE-Labs
yan.wang@qe-labs.com