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Above Surveying – Pioneering AI-Driven Solar Asset Management
Latest News • May 29, 2025
Renewable Energy / Solar Technology
Website: Above builds digital plant management software for solar plants
Innovation/Investment:
Above Surveying specialises in digital plant management software for solar installations, utilising drone technology and machine learning to enhance solar plant performance. Their flagship platform, SolarGain, offers detailed plant health reports through advanced data analytics.
What They Did:
To overcome growth limitations due to manual data processing, Above partnered with the University of Essex through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). This collaboration introduced AI capabilities, automating fault detection in solar panels and enabling rapid analysis of high-resolution inspection videos.
Why It Matters:
The integration of AI and drone technology has allowed Above to scale operations efficiently, providing clients with faster and more accurate diagnostics of solar assets. This advancement supports the broader adoption of renewable energy by ensuring optimal performance of solar installations.
Key Partners:
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University of Essex
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Innovate UK
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Kiwa PI Berlin
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2 Degrees Kelvin (2DK)
Outcomes So Far:
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Secured a £2.4 million investment from the Clean Growth Fund, marking its first UK solar tech investment.
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Expanded headquarters to accommodate global growth in solar data analytics services.
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Developed the Module Condition Monitoring service in partnership with Kiwa PI Berlin and 2DK, offering comprehensive oversight across the solar module lifecycle.
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