Table 9 Advantages and limitations of thermal imaging
From: Examining the influence of thermal effects on solar cells: a comprehensive review
Non-invasive | High spatial resolution | Real-time monitoring | Surface measurement | Cost | Environmental factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal imaging is non-invasive, making it suitable for monitoring solar cell temperatures during operation without interfering with performance (Zhao et al., 2020b) | Offers high spatial resolution, allowing for detailed temperature mapping of solar cell surfaces (Zhao et al., 2020b) | Provides real-time temperature data, enabling dynamic temperature analysis (Costanza, 2022) | Primarily captures surface temperatures, limiting its ability to assess temperature gradients within the bulk of solar cells (Zhao et al., 2020b) | High-quality thermal cameras can be expensive, restricting availability for some researchers (Polo-Mendoza et al., 2023) | Weather conditions and environmental factors can influence results, requiring careful experimental setup and analysis (Polo-Mendoza et al., 2023) |