Fluke Survey Reveals How Data is Powering the Future for Solar Energy Innovation and Growth
Fluke has released a survey revealing key insights into the solar industry's future. The study, conducted by Censuswide across the UK, Germany, Spain, and USA, gathered perspectives from over 400 solar OEMs, technicians, and installers.
Key findings show that 63% of respondents believe solar will become their country's dominant energy source. However, significant challenges exist: 91% express concerns about solar panel efficiency, and 39% report inverter failures as a common issue. Nearly one-third still rely on reactive maintenance, while over half prioritize adopting predictive maintenance.
The survey also highlighted that 59% emphasize the need for technician training in advanced diagnostic tools, and 45% view AI integration in solar panel design and maintenance as a key opportunity. Additionally, 52% depend on external maintenance services, and supply chain resilience remains a major concern for installers.
Fluke ha pubblicato un'indagine che rivela importanti intuizioni sul futuro dell'industria solare. Lo studio, condotto da Censuswide nel Regno Unito, Germania, Spagna e USA, ha raccolto le opinioni di oltre 400 produttori di pannelli solari, tecnici e installatori.
I risultati chiave mostrano che il 63% dei partecipanti ritiene che l'energia solare diventerà la principale fonte energetica del proprio paese. Tuttavia, ci sono sfide significative: il 91% esprimono preoccupazioni riguardo all'efficienza dei pannelli solari e il 39% segnalano i guasti degli inverter come un problema comune. Quasi un terzo si affida ancora alla manutenzione reattiva, mentre più della metà dà priorità all'adozione della manutenzione predittiva.
L'indagine ha anche evidenziato che il 59% sottolinea la necessità di formazione per i tecnici nell'uso di strumenti diagnostici avanzati, e il 45% vede l'integrazione dell'IA nella progettazione e manutenzione dei pannelli solari come un'opportunità chiave. Inoltre, il 52% dipendono da servizi di manutenzione esterni e la resilienza della catena di approvvigionamento rimane una preoccupazione importante per gli installatori.
Fluke ha lanzado una encuesta que revela información clave sobre el futuro de la industria solar. El estudio, realizado por Censuswide en el Reino Unido, Alemania, España y EE. UU., reunió las perspectivas de más de 400 OEM solares, técnicos e instaladores.
Los hallazgos clave muestran que el 63% de los encuestados creen que la energía solar se convertirá en la fuente de energía dominante de su país. Sin embargo, existen desafíos significativos: el 91% expresa preocupaciones sobre la eficiencia de los paneles solares, y el 39% informa sobre fallas en los inversores como un problema común. Casi un tercio todavía depende del mantenimiento reactivo, mientras que más de la mitad prioriza la adopción de mantenimiento predictivo.
La encuesta también destacó que el 59% enfatiza la necesidad de capacitación para los técnicos en herramientas de diagnóstico avanzadas, y el 45% ve la integración de la IA en el diseño y mantenimiento de paneles solares como una oportunidad clave. Además, el 52% dependen de servicios de mantenimiento externos, y la resiliencia de la cadena de suministro sigue siendo una gran preocupación para los instaladores.
Fluke는 태양광 산업의 미래에 대한 주요 통찰력을 드러내는 조사를 발표했습니다. 이 연구는 영국, 독일, 스페인, 미국에서 Censuswide에 의해 실시되었으며 400명 이상의 태양광 OEM, 기술자 및 설치자의 의견을 수집했습니다.
주요 발견에 따르면 63%의 응답자는 태양광이 자국의 주요 에너지원이 될 것이라고 믿고 있습니다. 그러나 상당한 도전 과제가 존재합니다: 91%는 태양광 패널의 효율성에 대한 우려를 표시하고, 39%는 인버터 고장을 흔한 문제로 보고합니다. 거의 1/3은 여전히 반응적인 유지보수에 의존하고 있으며, 절반 이상은 예측적 유지보수의 채택을 우선시합니다.
조사는 또한 59%가 고급 진단 도구에 대한 기술자 교육의 필요성을 강조하고, 45%가 태양광 패널 디자인 및 유지보수에 AI 통합을 주요 기회로 보고한다고 강조했습니다. 또한 52%는 외부 유지보수 서비스에 의존하고 있으며, 공급망의 회복력은 설치자에게 주요 우려 사항으로 남아 있습니다.
Fluke a publié une enquête révélant des insights clés sur l'avenir de l'industrie solaire. L'étude, réalisée par Censuswide au Royaume-Uni, en Allemagne, en Espagne et aux États-Unis, a recueilli les perspectives de plus de 400 fabricants de panneaux solaires, techniciens et installateurs.
Les résultats clés montrent que 63% des répondants estiment que l'énergie solaire deviendra la source d'énergie dominante dans leur pays. Cependant, des défis importants subsistent : 91% expriment des inquiétudes concernant l'efficacité des panneaux solaires, et 39% signalent des pannes d'onduleurs comme un problème courant. Près d'un tiers s'appuie encore sur la maintenance réactive, tandis que plus de la moitié privilégie l'adoption de la maintenance prédictive.
L'enquête a également mis en évidence que 59% soulignent la nécessité de former les techniciens à l'utilisation d'outils de diagnostic avancés, et 45% voient l'intégration de l'IA dans la conception et la maintenance des panneaux solaires comme une opportunité clé. De plus, 52% dépendent de services de maintenance externes, et la résilience de la chaîne d'approvisionnement reste une préoccupation majeure pour les installateurs.
Fluke hat eine Umfrage veröffentlicht, die wichtige Erkenntnisse über die Zukunft der Solarindustrie offenbart. Die Studie, durchgeführt von Censuswide in Großbritannien, Deutschland, Spanien und den USA, sammelte Perspektiven von über 400 Solar-OEMs, Technikern und Installateuren.
Wesentliche Ergebnisse zeigen, dass 63% der Befragten glauben, dass Solar die dominierende Energiequelle ihres Landes werden wird. Es gibt jedoch erhebliche Herausforderungen: 91% äußern Bedenken hinsichtlich der Effizienz von Solarpanels, und 39% berichten von Inverterausfällen als häufigem Problem. Fast ein Drittel verlässt sich immer noch auf reaktive Wartung, während über die Hälfte die Einführung von prädiktiver Wartung priorisiert.
Die Umfrage hob auch hervor, dass 59% die Notwendigkeit für die Schulung von Technikern bei fortschrittlichen Diagnosetools betonen, und 45% die Integration von KI in das Design und die Wartung von Solarpanels als wichtige Gelegenheit ansehen. Darüber hinaus 52% sind auf externe Wartungsdienste angewiesen, und die Resilienz der Lieferkette bleibt eine große Sorge für die Installateure.
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OEMs, technicians, and installers are optimistic about solar's future, many believe the industry is hindered by gaps in data and understanding smart technology
Everett, Washington, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summary:
63% predict that solar will lead their country’s energy transition.91% are concerned about solar panel efficiency, and39% cite inverter failures as a common issue.- Nearly a third use reactive maintenance, while over half prioritize adopting predictive maintenance.
59% stressed the need to train technicians in advanced diagnostic tools to address evolving challenges.45% view AI integration in solar panel design, optimization, and maintenance as a key opportunity.
EVERETT, Wash., December 12, 2024 – Fluke Corporation, a leading provider of safe, rugged, and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, has released new survey findings highlighting key challenges for the solar industry on its path to a net-zero future. The survey identifies improving panel efficiency, transitioning from reactive to predictive maintenance, and adopting smart technologies as top priorities. Crucially, data emerges as the driving force behind innovation and operational efficiency, offering solutions to these pressing challenges.
The survey, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Fluke, engaged over 400 solar OEMs, technicians, and installers across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the USA to gain insights into their perspectives on the pressing challenges facing the solar industry. The survey results also highlighted their attitudes toward emerging trends and their expectations for how the future of solar energy is likely to evolve in the coming years.
The research revealed that nearly two-thirds of respondents (
“The adoption of smart technologies is going to be critical for companies to gain a strategic edge,” says Vineet Thuvara, Chief Product Officer, Fluke. “Businesses are increasingly keen to automate their maintenance operations, with approaches like condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, and those that don’t utilize new AI enabled technologies - and their capabilities for collecting more data and gaining more knowledge - will be left behind.”
One of the challenges that emerged in the survey’s findings is the need to rapidly shift from reactive maintenance to a more proactive approach. With
Thuvara continued, “The next step, and the real opportunity to overcome the challenges facing the future of the solar industry, lies in the use of smart tools to analyze this data, and benchmark new data against historical data to detect issues before they risk causing failures. This is where using advanced diagnostic tools and training technicians on how to use them will help maximize solar panel and maintenance efficiency.”
The skills shortage emerged as a significant concern, especially as data tracking through smart technologies becomes more integral to the solar industry's future. A notable
In a positive sign, nearly all respondents are taking proactive steps to improve system efficiency through diverse strategies, including investments in module optimization software and collaborations with research institutions. Notably,
More than half of those surveyed also identified supply chain resilience as a major concern for installers, with macro-economic and geo-political trends continuing to create uncertainty. Fluke’s Will White, Solar Application Specialist, explains: “Organisations are continuing to search for solutions to tackle persistent supply chain issues, aiming to find the sweet spot between adaptability, transparency, affordability, and accessibility. It’s positive to see that the industry remains confident in finding this sweet spot to enable solar to be the dominant renewable energy source in the future.”
About Fluke
Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, maintenance managers, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and calibration processes. FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website.
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For more information:
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Fluke Corporation
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Fluke Corporation
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