{"id":2984098,"date":"2026-10-08T08:47:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&p=2984098"},"modified":"2026-10-08T08:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:47:10","slug":"bring-field-discoveries-into-view-with-the-solar-panel-inspections-solution","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-solutions\/field-mobility\/bring-field-discoveries-into-view-with-the-solar-panel-inspections-solution","title":{"rendered":"Bring field discoveries into view with the Solar Panel Inspections solution"},"author":354462,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":""},"categories":[23261,22771,430212],"tags":[609631,761802,439322,23081],"industry":[],"product":[42661],"class_list":["post-2984098","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-field-mobility","category-natural-resources","category-sustainable-development","tag-inspections","tag-renewables","tag-solar","tag-utilities","product-arcgis-solutions"],"acf":{"authors":[{"ID":354462,"user_firstname":"Afshan","user_lastname":"Shaikh","nickname":"Afshan Shaikh","user_nicename":"afshanshaikh","display_name":"Afshan Shaikh","user_email":"afshanshaikh@esri.com","user_url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/products\/arcgis-solutions\/overview","user_registered":"2024-03-08 19:26:54","user_description":"Afshan is a Product Engineer on the ArcGIS Solutions team focusing on renewable solutions. She is excited to be able to contribute to the world of green energy through technology.","user_avatar":""}],"short_description":"ArcGIS Solution Solar Panel Inspection helps to streamline inspections for solar sites.","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Imagine standing in the middle of a utility-scale solar facility, surrounded by thousands of nearly identical panels that stretch row after row in every direction. Then you spot it: a panel with a problem. The next challenge is identifying exactly which panel it is, documenting what you found, and making sure the right people know about it.<\/p>\n

Field technicians often face this challenge when inspecting and maintaining solar facilities. Without a geospatial system connecting their findings to a specific location, valuable information from the field can be difficult to act on. The new Solar Panel Inspections solution makes that connection, helping technicians document issues at the panel level and giving site managers a shared view of the work.<\/p>\n

Organize inspections<\/h2>\n

A successful inspection starts before a field technician ever arrives at a panel.<\/p>\n

With Solar Panel Inspections Manager, site managers can divide the site into inspection zones, assign those zones to technicians, and keep track of inspection progress. This makes it easier to see what\u2019s been inspected, what still needs attention, and where teams are working across the site.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2984182,"id":2984182,"title":"Solar Panel Inspection Manager","filename":"blogimage1-1.png","filesize":1584672,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blogimage1-1.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-solutions\/field-mobility\/bring-field-discoveries-into-view-with-the-solar-panel-inspections-solution\/blogimage1-4","alt":"Solar Panel Inspections Manager showing an aerial map of a solar facility divided into inspection zones. Inspection Zone 4 is selected, with assignment, priority, inspection date, instructions, and site details displayed in a side panel.","author":"354462","description":"A map in the Solar Panel Inspections Manager shows the solar facility organized into inspection zones. Site supervisors can select a zone to view its assignment and inspection details, along with important site access, conditions, and safety information.","caption":"Solar Panel Inspections Manager provides a map-based view for planning and managing inspection zones across a solar facility.","name":"blogimage1-4","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2984098,"date":"2026-10-06 14:02:25","modified":"2026-10-06 14:03:50","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1920,"height":1080,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blogimage1-1-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blogimage1-1.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blogimage1-1.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blogimage1-1.png","large-width":1920,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blogimage1-1-1536x864.png","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blogimage1-1.png","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1080,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blogimage1-1-826x465.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blogimage1-1.png","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Because inspection areas, assignments, panel conditions, and field observations are organized on a map, everyone has a shared view of the work. Managers can coordinate inspections, and technicians can easily see where they need to go next.<\/p>\n

See what inspectors see<\/h2>\n

After technicians head into the field, the Solar Panel Inspections Field Editor map helps them find their assigned inspection areas so they can begin inspecting the panels.<\/p>\n

When a technician spots a problem, they can select the panel on the map and use a simple digital form to document the panel\u2019s condition, record the issue, and capture photos right there in the field. Connecting the observation to its exact location helps people in the office understand not only what the technician discovered but also where the issue occurred.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2984192,"id":2984192,"title":"Capture Solar Panel Issues in the Field","filename":"Issuesmobile2.png","filesize":1052754,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Issuesmobile2.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-solutions\/field-mobility\/bring-field-discoveries-into-view-with-the-solar-panel-inspections-solution\/issuesmobile2","alt":"ArcGIS Field Maps mobile workflow showing a selected solar panel, creation of an issue at the panel location, and a form for documenting solar panel conditions.","author":"354462","description":"Field technicians can select a specific solar panel, create an issue at that location, and record inspection findings such as visible damage, panel outages, surface defects, and excessive soiling.","caption":"The Solar Panel Inspections Field Editor map allows technicians to select a solar panel, create an issue at that panel\u2019s location, and document the conditions discovered during inspection.","name":"issuesmobile2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2984098,"date":"2026-10-06 16:14:07","modified":"2026-10-07 17:51:17","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1920,"height":1032,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Issuesmobile2-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Issuesmobile2.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":249,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Issuesmobile2.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":413,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Issuesmobile2.png","large-width":1920,"large-height":1032,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Issuesmobile2-1536x826.png","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":826,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Issuesmobile2.png","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1032,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Issuesmobile2-826x444.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":444,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Issuesmobile2.png","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1032}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Bring field discoveries back to the office<\/h2>\n

Each documented issue becomes part of a shared, location-based record that site managers can review from the office. They can monitor inspection progress, see where issues have been identified, and determine which areas may need attention.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2984187,"id":2984187,"title":"Monitor Solar Panel Inspections and Issues","filename":"experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Monitor_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","filesize":1290422,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Monitor_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-solutions\/field-mobility\/bring-field-discoveries-into-view-with-the-solar-panel-inspections-solution\/experience-arcgis-com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_monitor_viewsmanage-inspection-zones-and-issuessolution-gallery-image","alt":"Solar Panel Inspections Manager showing inspection zones on a map alongside inspection status and an open issue.","author":"354462","description":"The Solar Panel Inspections Manager brings inspection zones and reported issues together in one view, helping managers monitor inspection progress, review open issues, and see where attention is needed.","caption":"Site managers can monitor inspection progress and see where issues have been identified across the solar facility.","name":"experience-arcgis-com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_monitor_viewsmanage-inspection-zones-and-issuessolution-gallery-image","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2984098,"date":"2026-10-06 14:46:24","modified":"2026-10-07 17:51:45","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1920,"height":1080,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Monitor_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Monitor_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Monitor_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Monitor_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","large-width":1920,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Monitor_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image-1536x864.png","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Monitor_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1080,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Monitor_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image-826x465.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Monitor_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Turn inspections into better insight<\/h2>\n

The value doesn\u2019t end with a single inspection. As inspection results accumulate, they create a more complete picture of panel conditions across the site.<\/p>\n

Operations teams can use this location-based information to identify recurring issues, prioritize maintenance, and address problems earlier. These insights can help organizations reduce downtime and maximize energy production.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2984190,"id":2984190,"title":"Solar Panel Inspection Metrics","filename":"experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Metrics_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","filesize":151907,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Metrics_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-solutions\/field-mobility\/bring-field-discoveries-into-view-with-the-solar-panel-inspections-solution\/experience-arcgis-com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_metrics_viewsmanage-inspection-zones-and-issuessolution-gallery-image","alt":"Solar Panel Inspections Manager metrics dashboard showing total issues and concerns with charts summarizing solar panel, environmental, safety, wiring, junction box, and wildlife findings.","author":"354462","description":"The Solar Panel Inspections Manager summarizes inspection findings through metrics and charts, helping managers understand the types of issues and concerns identified during inspections, including solar panel defects, environmental conditions, safety concerns, wiring issues, junction box issues, and wildlife observations.","caption":"Operations teams can explore inspection trends and see the types of issues identified across the solar facility.","name":"experience-arcgis-com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_metrics_viewsmanage-inspection-zones-and-issuessolution-gallery-image","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2984098,"date":"2026-10-06 15:02:16","modified":"2026-10-07 17:52:15","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1920,"height":1080,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Metrics_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Metrics_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Metrics_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Metrics_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","large-width":1920,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Metrics_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image-1536x864.png","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Metrics_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1080,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Metrics_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image-826x465.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/experience.arcgis.com_experience_465f50d9d8a24dee882d7d5ea75b2650_page_Metrics_viewsManage-Inspection-Zones-and-IssuesSolution-Gallery-Image.png","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Connect the field and office<\/h2>\n

By connecting each documented issue to a precise location, the Solar Panel Inspections solution helps organizations improve inspection workflows, prioritize maintenance activities, and better understand the condition of their solar assets.<\/p>\n

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Learn more<\/h2>\n

For more information about the Solar Panel Inspections solution, check out the following resources:<\/p>\n