Market-Leading Solar Panel Serial Number Capture
The UK's most accurate and efficient way to verify your solar portfolio. We provide the indisputable, high-resolution data you need to process warranty claims and build a complete asset registry — 8x faster than manual methods.
Manual Serial Number Collection Doesn't Scale
When a manufacturer asks for serial numbers to process your warranty claim, you have a problem. Walking a utility-scale site with a clipboard takes weeks, costs thousands, and the results are riddled with errors. Faded labels get missed. Transcription mistakes creep in. And by the time you've finished, the data is already out of date.
Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on your warranty coverage. Many UK solar farms installed between 2014 and 2017 are approaching the end of their product warranties. Without verified serial numbers, you can't claim — and that's money left on the table.
The Foundation of Solar Asset Management
Serial number verification isn't just paperwork. It's the only reliable way to:
Process Warranty Claims
Manufacturers require serial numbers to validate claims. No serial, no claim. It's that simple. Whether you're dealing with Trina, JA Solar, Longi, or any other manufacturer, you need panel-level proof.
Verify Insurance Coverage
After hail damage, storm events, or other insured losses, your insurer needs to know exactly which panels were affected. Geolocated serial numbers provide the evidence trail.
Build a Definitive Asset Registry
Know exactly what's installed, where it's installed, and what condition it's in. A complete serial number record transforms your site from a collection of panels into a properly documented asset.
Track Module Performance Over Time
When you know which serial numbers are underperforming, you can identify batch issues, manufacturing defects, and degradation patterns across your portfolio.
Drone-Based Serial Capture, Built for Scale
Futurewise Aerial has developed a specialist service specifically for solar asset managers who need serial number data they can trust.
Our approach combines state-of-the-art aerial cameras with proprietary data processing scripts developed in-house. This isn't off-the-shelf drone photography — it's a purpose-built system designed to capture, extract, and verify serial numbers at scale.
The result: Complete serial number documentation for your entire site, delivered in weeks rather than months, with accuracy rates that manual methods can't match.
From Flight to Warranty Claim
Site Assessment
We review your site layout, module types, and specific requirements. Every project is scoped to deliver exactly what you need.
Aerial Data Capture
Our pilots deploy specialist drones equipped with ultra high-resolution cameras. Flight paths are optimised to capture every module with consistent image quality.
Proprietary Processing
Your imagery goes through our in-house processing pipeline. Serial numbers are automatically extracted using our custom scripts, then verified against the captured images.
Quality Assurance
Every serial number is cross-checked and validated. Anomalies are flagged and manually reviewed to ensure accuracy before delivery.
Data Delivery
You receive your complete data package, ready for warranty claims or integration into your existing asset management systems.
Your Deliverables
Digital Twin
A complete digital map of your site with every module positioned, identified, and linked to its data. Your entire portfolio, searchable and trackable.
Module Table
A comprehensive spreadsheet with serial numbers, module IDs, location coordinates, and status flags. Export-ready for your asset management system or warranty submissions.
High-Resolution Images
Individual images for every module in your portfolio. Visual evidence that supports your serial number data and documents panel condition.
Defect Register
Any faults identified during capture — corrosion, delamination, cracked glass, water ingress — logged with supporting imagery and location data.
Purpose-Built Technology
Our competitive advantage comes from technology we built ourselves.
Proprietary Processing Scripts
We don't rely on generic OCR or off-the-shelf drone software. Our in-house scripts are specifically designed for solar panel serial numbers — handling the variations in label formats, positions, and conditions that cause other systems to fail.
Ultra High-Resolution Cameras
We use specialist aerial cameras that capture detail other drones miss. This isn't about megapixels — it's about optical quality, sensor capability, and capturing readable serial numbers from operational flight heights.
Optimised Flight Planning
Our flight paths are designed for consistent image quality across every module, accounting for sun angle, shadow, and site geometry. Better input data means better results.
Compatible With Major Manufacturers
We've successfully captured and processed serial numbers for modules from all major manufacturers, and our data has been used to support warranty claims with:
If your site uses modules from a manufacturer not listed here, get in touch — we've likely worked with them before.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is drone serial number capture?
Our verification rate exceeds 99% on sites with legible labels. For modules with damaged or faded labels, we flag these in your deliverables so you know exactly which panels need manual verification.
What if serial numbers are damaged or faded?
We capture the highest resolution imagery possible, which often reveals details invisible to the naked eye. Where labels are genuinely unreadable, we document the module location and condition so you can prioritise manual checks on specific panels rather than the entire site.
How long does it take to inspect a solar farm?
Data capture for a typical utility-scale site takes 2-5 days depending on size and complexity. Processing and delivery typically adds 2-3 weeks. We'll provide a specific timeline during your consultation.
How do I use the data for a warranty claim?
We deliver your data in formats ready for warranty submission, including the serial number tables and supporting imagery that manufacturers require. Many of our clients have successfully used our data to process claims worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Do you need site access or shutdowns?
We require basic site access for our pilots and equipment, but we don't need scaffolding, roof access, or system shutdowns. Our drones operate above the array, capturing data without disrupting your generation.
What's the difference between this and thermal inspection?
Thermal inspection identifies hotspots and electrical faults through temperature variation. Serial number capture provides the module identification and visual evidence needed for warranty claims. They're complementary services — thermal tells you something is wrong, serial capture tells you exactly which module it is and gives you the evidence to claim.
Ready to Document Your Portfolio?
Whether you're preparing warranty claims, responding to a loss event, or building a complete asset registry, we can help. Get in touch to discuss your site and requirements.