Public-Data Facility Dossier

Built from public USPVDB/EIA data; this is not a client engagement. Aerial Accuracy is not affiliated with or endorsed by this facility's owners or operators. We already know the site's published footprint and operating context before we arrive.

Facility Dossier: Juno Solar Project (Borden Co., TX)

Public-data context for a 302.5 MW utility-scale solar facility, paired with the screening method we would propose at this scale. Methods would align with the applicable IEC TS 62446-3 framework; this is not certification or accreditation.

Facility Overview

Location: Borden County, TX

Owner/Developer: Unknown

Status: Unknown

Commissioned: 2021-01-01

302.5 MW

AC Nameplate

91.0 mi

From Base

54/100

Priority Score

IEC TS 62446-3 Thermal Inspection Capabilities

Utility-scale solar installations of this magnitude require professional thermographic inspection capabilities to maintain performance screening and traceable evidence for warranty evaluation. Acceptance and financial outcomes depend on the reviewer and project. Our program is purpose-built around facilities of this scale, following IEC 62446-3 protocols specifically designed for photovoltaic systems.

What the Proposed Screening Would Flag

Hot Cell Defects

Individual cells operating 5-20°C above normal consistent with bypass diode failures or cell cracks

String-Level Failures

Entire strings showing elevated temperatures due to connection issues or inverter problems

PID Degradation

Potential-induced degradation patterns across modules reducing power output

Soiling & Shading

Dust accumulation and shading patterns causing localized heating and performance loss

Our Technology & Methodology

Equipment Specifications

  • Thermal Sensor: 640×512 radiometric with manufacturer specified thermal sensitivity accuracy
  • Positioning: RTK positioning for precise defect location mapping
  • Flight Altitude: Optimized for perpendicular viewing angle
  • Irradiance Monitoring: Ground-based measurements ensure minimum 600 W/m² during inspection

Deliverables

  • Georeferenced Thermal Imagery: GeoTIFF with documented processing and measured project accuracy where available
  • Defect Report: CSV export with GPS location, temperature delta, severity classification
  • KML Overlay: Import directly into Google Earth or site management systems
  • Professional PDF Report: Summary statistics, warranty documentation

Local Response Capability

Based 91.0 mi from Juno Solar Project in Hale Center, TX, we could mobilize quickly for an authorized thermal inspection. When weather windows open for inspections meeting IEC standards (600+ W/m² irradiance), our local position enables responsive scheduling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Plan an Authorized Solar Thermal Inspection

Contact us to discuss our IEC TS 62446-3 thermal inspection capabilities for utility-scale solar installations. For an authorized project, we would build a scoped field plan and georeferenced deliverables around the facility's actual layout and evidence needs.