OQLO.ai’s drone-powered aerial inspections with AI-driven data analysis proved to be a great solution to the challenges faced by Vibrant Energy in the solar energy project.
OQLO.ai used drones to run several flybys over the project site. The drone flight path was carefully programmed and various configurations were carried out to prepare an accurate and high-quality Orthomosaic model of the site. During those flybys, the drones collect critical site information using multiple sensors and altitude calibration. There are RGB and thermal imageries of the site prepared based on these site capture activities. The AI-engine combines the RGB and thermal images carefully to create the ‘Digital Twin’ of the project.
A Digital Twin is an ‘Intelligent’ digital replica of the site, available as a 3D view on all devices. It has several powerful applications that OQLO.ai exploits with its proprietary AI-engine.
For example, the digital twin is very effective in identifying defects in Solar Panel installation. Each panel is outlined, mapped to thermal anomalies with the help of geo-location data. This process is carried out for all the panels. Based on the anomalies, defect reports are generated in various categories known as hotspots, submodule, module, partial string, and full string. It is much easier for the investigation team to review the defects and take necessary action. The efficiency with which OQLO.ai identifies such defects is in a true sense, unparalleled, specifically when one considers such high-stake investments. The thermal scans and the AI-driven analysis have increased the efficiency of the solar plant by 10%.
The land survey errors were completely eliminated due to the exceptional accuracy of the digital twin in creating the map of the site. Cut-and-fill analysis was easier than ever. Just a few clicks would generate the report for engineers to take action. Using the drone imagery to prepare contours and identify the exact area of site saved close to 20 days of design iterations for Vibrant Energy.
The digital twin brought about other major changes in the way Vibrant Energy executed the projects. The digital twin was integrated to the project design plans and schedule. OQLO.ai could prepare as-planned to as-build analysis reports, time-series comparison reports, project progress reports, and financial reports automatically. Documentation, reporting, and digitization of documents were simplified. The records were also available and shareable with all the important stakeholders. The digital twin was accessible from anywhere for the teams to monitor, survey, and take action. Inter-team and intra-team collaboration improved manifolds because the digital twin could be referenced for discussing the tasks contextually. Task identification and execution speed improved by 20% with the help of the Digital Twin.
Overall, Vibrant Energy used OQLO.ai to eliminate several issues in its business processes. Today, as Vibrant Energy push their own limits to reach the goal of becoming a Gigawatt-scale developer, OQLO.ai commits to their goal of continuous innovation, to rise to the demanding business needs of the renewable energy industry in India and across the world.