Public-Data Facility Dossier
This independent informational profile summarizes public USPVDB/EIA-type records. Any inspection discussion is prospective and would require authorization, current site information, and a site-specific scope. Aerial Accuracy is not affiliated with the facility's owner or operator. Not a client engagement.
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
Source context: Public USPVDB/EIA-type facility records
Status: Operating
Commissioned: 2021-01-01
302.5 MW
AC Nameplate
Candidate IEC TS 62446-3 Inspection Scope
A facility like this could benefit from a phased radiometric thermal and RGB screening scope designed around its published capacity, layout, and regional conditions. A commissioned plan would document applicable IEC TS 62446-3 methods, quality limits, and priorities for qualified ground verification; alignment is not certification.
What the Proposed Screening Would Flag
Localized Thermal Signatures
Nonuniform thermal regions screened as investigation targets; qualified ground checks determine root cause
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
Candidate Technology & Methodology
Equipment Specifications
- Thermal Sensor: 640×512 radiometric with manufacturer specified thermal sensitivity accuracy
- Positioning: RTK-equipped aircraft for site capture; delivered visual and thermal layers provide georeferenced field context, not survey-grade finding coordinates
- Flight Altitude: Optimized for perpendicular viewing angle
- Irradiance Monitoring: Ground-based measurements ensure minimum 600 W/m² during inspection
Candidate 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
This facility falls within the broader South Plains and Texas Panhandle service context. Mobilization would depend on written site authorization, airspace, operator coordination, and a suitable weather window, including the required irradiance conditions.
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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.