Detection of visual faults in photovoltaic modules using a stacking ensemble approach

D Sripada, V Sugumaran, M Aghaei - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Faults in photovoltaic (PV) modules may occur due to various environmental and physical
factors. To prevent faults and minimize investment losses, fault diagnosis is crucial to ensure …

[HTML][HTML] Voting based ensemble for detecting visual faults in photovoltaic modules using AlexNet features

NV Sridharan, S Vaithiyanathan, M Aghaei - Energy Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
This study proposes a novel approach utilizing a voting-based ensemble technique to
diagnose visible faults in photovoltaic (PV) modules from aerial images captured by …

Deep learning-based ensemble model for classification of photovoltaic module visual faults

NV Sridharan, V Sugumaran - Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Fault occurrences in photovoltaic (PV) modules can hinder the performance of the system,
resulting in reduced lifetime and performance of the modules. PV module (PVM) faults if …

[HTML][HTML] Automatic detection of visual faults on photovoltaic modules using deep ensemble learning network

SN Venkatesh, BR Jeyavadhanam, AMM Sizkouhi… - Energy Reports, 2022 - Elsevier
The present study proposes an ensemble-based deep neural network (DNN) model for
autonomous detection of visual faults such as glass breakage, burn marks, snail trail, and …

A combined approach of convolutional neural networks and machine learning for visual fault classification in photovoltaic modules

SN Venkatesh, V Sugumaran - … , Part O: Journal of Risk and …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Fault diagnosis plays a significant role in enhancing the useful lifetime, power output, and
reliability of photovoltaic modules (PVM). Visual faults such as burn marks, delamination …

An unmanned inspection system for multiple defects detection in photovoltaic plants

X Li, W Li, Q Yang, W Yan… - IEEE Journal of …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Condition monitoring and fault diagnosis of photovoltaic modules are essential to ensure the
efficient and reliable operation of large-scale photovoltaic plants. This article presents an …

Automatic fault classification in photovoltaic modules using Convolutional Neural Networks

RHF Alves, GA de Deus Junior, EG Marra, RP Lemos - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic (PV) power systems have a significant potential to reduce greenhouse gases
and diversify the electricity generation mix. Faults and damages that cause energy losses …

Visual fault detection in photovoltaic modules using decision tree algorithms with deep learning features

NV Sridharan, V Sugumaran - Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Visual faults in photovoltaic (PV) modules persist as a problem that can create
consequences such as reduced life span, increased output power loss and raising safety …

A sustainable fault diagnosis approach for photovoltaic systems based on stacking-based ensemble learning methods

A Mellit, C Zayane, S Boubaker, S Kamel - Mathematics, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study, a novel technique for identifying and categorizing flaws in small-scale
photovoltaic systems is presented. First, a supervised machine learning (neural network) …

Comparative investigation of imaging techniques, pre-processing and visual fault diagnosis using artificial intelligence models for solar photovoltaic system–A …

GB Balachandran, M Devisridhivyadharshini… - Measurement, 2024 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic systems provide an eco-friendly key to meet our increasing energy demand
while mitigating the adverse impacts of conventional fossil fuel-based energy generation …