Advanced Solar Power Plant Inspection Services – Pakistan
Advanced drone-guided thermal inspections and AI-based performance analysis for ~100 MW of operational solar PV assets in Pakistan's premier renewable energy hub.
The Challenge
Buraq GeoServices performed advanced drone-guided thermal inspections and AI-based performance analysis for ~100 MW of operational solar PV assets in the Gharo Renewable Energy Green Corridor, Sindh — one of Pakistan's most important solar and wind energy hubs. The challenge was to provide comprehensive inspection services across multiple utility-scale solar plants while ensuring accurate fault detection, performance analysis, and actionable maintenance recommendations to protect revenue and optimize operations.
Measurable Impact
100 MW Inspected
Comprehensive inspection coverage across major utility-scale solar facilities in Pakistan's renewable energy corridor.
Faulty Modules Detected
Identification of ~2 GWh or ~2% faulty modules preventing potential energy losses and system failures.
Revenue Protection
Detection of potential annual energy losses worth $70K+, protecting client revenue streams.
The Solution & Outcome
Through drone-based thermal imaging of PV modules, AI-powered defect detection and reporting, and autonomous survey of solar arrays, Buraq GeoServices delivered comprehensive inspection services across two major projects. The Gharo Solar Power Plant (50.123 MW) and Oursun Solar Power Project (50 MWp) inspections demonstrated the ability to rapidly identify module hotspots, string failures, and inverter issues across large-scale solar fields.
The advanced inspection methodology included autonomous drone survey of solar arrays for precise asset mapping, thermal imaging for detailed fault analysis, and AI-driven analytics for automated defect classification and performance reporting. This approach enabled solar plant operators to improve energy yield, operational efficiency, and preventive maintenance planning while supporting the reliability and performance of Pakistan's growing renewable energy infrastructure.
Key Technologies Used
- Drone-guided thermal imaging for PV module hotspot detection
- AI-powered inspection analytics for automated fault detection
- Autonomous drone survey for precise solar array mapping
- Data-driven asset performance reporting and insights