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Webinar Overview
With interest in renewable energy at an all-time high, photovoltaic panels have become a common sight worldwide. Proper performance requires that photovoltaic installations be free from defects; however, such defects are often not readily apparent. This presentation focuses on the use of infrared imaging to inspect installed PV systems both for quality assurance of new installations and predictive maintenance of installed systems. Ground-based and aerial inspection techniques will be covered along with existing standards for inspections.
This course is a must for anyone involved with the installation or maintenance of photovoltaic systems.
In this webinar, you'll learn how to:
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Recognize different types of PV panels and understand their inspection considerations.
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Select appropriate infrared inspection techniques, including ground-based and aerial approaches.
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Interpret thermal patterns associated with PV defects to identify potential performance and reliability issues.
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Understand applicable inspection standards and their role in consistent, reliable assessments.
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Apply thermal imaging to quality assurance and predictive maintenance of newly installed and operating PV systems.
Learn practical infrared inspection techniques for photovoltaic systems, including defect identification, aerial methods, inspection standards, and maintenance.
Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for solar PV installers and contractors, thermographers and infrared inspection professionals, solar plant operators, maintenance and reliability engineers, and anyone involved in the inspection, commissioning, or maintenance of photovoltaic systems.
Date & Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026
11:00 AM EDT (UTC−4) · 4:00 PM CET (UTC+1) · 11:00 PM GMT+8
Speaker
R. James Seffrin
Director, Infraspection Institute
R.James Seffrin is a Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer® and Director of Infraspection Institute in Burlington, New Jersey, USA. With over 40 years of experience conducting infrared inspections across commercial, industrial, and residential applications, he has co-authored several industry standards and is qualified as an expert witness in thermography.
Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer® 40+
Years of Infrared Inspection Experience
