The multi-scale defect detection for photovoltaic (PV) cell electroluminescence (EL) images is a challenging task, due to the feature vanishing as network deepens. To address this problem, an ... - Download [PDF]
The multi-scale defect detection for photovoltaic (PV) cell electroluminescence (EL) images is a challenging task, due to the feature vanishing as network deepens. To address this problem, an ...
Detecting defects in photovoltaic cells and panels with the help of time-resolved thermography under outdoor environmental conditions
silicon wafer-based photovoltaic modules: Failure detection methods and essential mitigation techniques," Rene wable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2019, 110, pp. 83-100..
for Photovoltaic Cell Defect Detection Binyi Su, Haiyong Chen, and Zhong Zhou, Member, IEEE Abstract—The multi-scale defect detection for photo-voltaic (PV) cell electroluminescence (EL) images is a challenging task, due to the feature vanishing as network deepens. To address this problem, an attention-based top- down and bottom-up architecture is developed to accom …
However, accurate and efficient defect detection is a challenging task for small targets, various defect shapes, and complex background interference. Therefore, this paper proposes a high-efficiency photovoltaic cell defect detection method based on improved YOLOX. First, the transfer learning training strategy is adopted to accelerate model ...
Keywords: Defect detection, Photovoltaic cells, Electroluminescence, Deep learning, Neural architecture search, Knowledge distillation 1. Introduction The lifetime of photovoltaic(PV) modules is essential for power supply and sustainable development of solar technol-ogy. However, the PV cells are easily a ected by various ex-ternal factors ...
We propose a photovoltaic cell defect detection model capable of extracting topological knowledge, aggregating local multi-order dynamic contexts, and effectively...
Electroluminescence image-based defective photovoltaic (solar) cell detection using a modified deep convolutional neural network Hiren MEWADA1,a *, L. SYAMSUNDAR2,b, Hiren Kumar THAKKAR3,c and Miral DESAI4,d 1Electrical Engineering Department, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, P.O. Box 1664, Al Khobar 31952, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2Mechanical …
In summary, the research on photovoltaic module defect detection and classification algorithms based on computer vision significantly affects photovoltaic module defect detection, but further improvement and refinement are still needed. Addressing existing limitations and improving the system are expected to achieve more accurate and efficient …
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems are increasingly vital for enhancing energy security worldwide. However, their efficiency and power output can be significantly reduced by hotspots and snail trails, predominantly caused by cracks in PV modules. This article introduces a novel methodology for the automatic segmentation and analysis of such anomalies, utilizing …
Photovoltaic (PV) system performance and reliability can be improved through the detection of defects in PV modules and the evaluation of their effects on system operation. In this paper, a novel system is proposed to detect and classify defects based on electroluminescence (EL) images. This system is called Fault Detection and Classification …
Photovoltaic (PV) cell defect detection has become a prominent problem in the development of the PV industry; however, the entire industry lacks effective technical means.
Monitoring systems (MS) are crucial for controlling, supervising and performing fault detection of photovoltaic plants, so many systems have been recently proposed aiming to perform a real-time monitoring of PV plants (PVP); in this context the common reference documents are the standard IEC 61724 [47], titled: Photovoltaic system performance …
Different statistical outcomes have affirmed the significance of Photovoltaic (PV) systems and grid-connected PV plants worldwide. Surprisingly, the global cumulative installed capacity of solar PV systems has massively increased since 2000 to 1,177 GW by the end of 2022 [1].Moreover, installing PV plants has led to the exponential growth of solar cell …
With the proposed goal of "Carbon Neutrality", photovoltaic energy is gradually gaining the leading role in energy transformation. At present, crystalline silicon cells are still the ...
for Photovoltaic Cell Defect Detection Binyi Su, Haiyong Chen, and Zhong Zhou, Member, IEEE Abstract—The multi-scale defect detection for photo-voltaic (PV) cell electroluminescence (EL) images is a challenging task, due to the feature vanishing as network deepens. To address this problem, an attention-based top- down and bottom-up architecture is developed to accom-plish …
Photovoltaic (PV) fault detection and classification are essential in maintaining the reliability of the PV system (PVS). Various faults may occur in either DC or AC side of the PVS. The detection, classification, and localization of such faults are essential for mitigation, accident prevention, reduction of the loss of generated energy, and ...
With the proposed goal of "Carbon Neutrality", photovoltaic energy is gradually gaining the leading role in energy transformation. At present, crystalline silicon cells are still the mainstream technology in the photovoltaic industry, but due to the similarity of defect characteristics and the small scale of the defects, automatic defect detection of photovoltaic …
The multiscale defect detection for photovoltaic (PV) cell electroluminescence (EL) images is a challenging task, due to the feature vanishing as network deepens. To address this problem, an attention-based top-down and bottom-up architecture is developed to accomplish multiscale feature fusion. This architecture, called bidirectional attention feature pyramid network …
In order to improve the accuracy of identifying various PV cell defects, especially small target defects, we constructed a novel CNN model called ConvNeXt-CWFP for detecting defects in …
Taking into account the numerous factors that influence the fault detection processes in photovoltaic (PV) systems, several authors have proposed conventional reviews as a means to understand current fault detection research in photovoltaic sys-tems[1,37,39,45,66,69,82–93]. These reviews highlight the rapid replacement of conventional …
Solar cells represent one of the most important sources of clean energy in modern societies. Solar cell manufacturing is a delicate process that often introduces defects that reduce cell efficiency or compromise durability. Current inspection systems detect and discard faulty cells, wasting a significant percentage of resources. We introduce Cell Doctor, a new …
Detection and classification of faults in photovoltaic (PV) module cells have become a very important issue for the efficient and reliable operation of solar power plants. In this study, an ...
In this paper, data analysis methods for solar cell defect detection are categorised into two forms: 1) IBTs, which depend on analysing the deviations of optical …
In this paper, we propose a deep-learning-based defect detection method for photovoltaic cells, which addresses two technical challenges: (1) to propose a method for data enhancement and category …
The experiments and simulation tests prove that the presented defect detection approach is superior to the conventional methods, and the proposed method is more stable and efficient. Electroluminescent (EL) plays an important role in the application of photovoltaic cell Defect detection. Traditional approaches for EL result analysis usually utilize visual inspection by …
With the expected surge in PV cell manufacturing, reliability-based maintenance (NDT-NDE) must be developed to detect early signs of PV cell deterioration and estimate the appropriate time for module replacement. Simultaneously, the significance of quality inspection applications in manufacturing continues to grow. The goal is to establish a production …
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Photovoltaic (PV) cell defect detection has become a prominent problem in the development of the PV industry; however, the entire industry lacks effective technical means. In this paper, we propose a deep-learning-based defect detection method for photovoltaic cells, which addresses two technical challenges: (1) to propose a method for data enhancement and …
2.1 Detection of Photovoltaic Panels. The detection of GPV using satellite imagery was done by integrating machine learning models. High-resolution images are essential, as a lower resolution may indicate the presence of power plants, while a higher resolution enables more accurate detection.
The past two decades have seen an increase in the deployment of photovoltaic installations as nations around the world try to play their part in dampening the impacts of global warming. The manufacturing of solar cells …
The maintenance of large-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants is considered as an outstanding challenge for years. This paper presented a deep learning-based defect detection of PV modules using electroluminescence images through addressing two technical challenges: (1) providing a large number of high-quality Electroluminescence (EL) image generation …