Introduction

About SkySpecs

SkySpecs is the renewable energy industry's leading provider of asset management software and services. We power every connection across the renewable asset lifecycle by bringing inspections, analytics, financial intelligence, and execution into one platform.

Overview

Skyspec's Solar Asset Management is a modern solar inspection platform that provides comprehensive tools for monitoring solar assets, detecting anomalies, and managing maintenance workflows.

Getting Started

Access & Authentication

1. Navigate to the Solar Asset Management platform at https://sam.skyspecs.com/.
2. Log in using your official organization credentials.

Support: Contact support@skyspecs.com for assistance with account creation or login issues.

Password Recovery: Select the "Forgot Password" link below the password field to initiate an automated reset via email.

System Requirements

Supported Browsers

• Google Chrome (Recommended for optimal performance)
• Mozilla Firefox

Recommended Screen Resolution: 1920x1080 or higher

Features

Digital Twins: Geo & Electrical

The platform utilizes two core asset homes to provide a complete site story. Fundamental for understanding the condition of each site. 

Geo Twin

The Geo Twin provides a physical map interface where assets are plotted in their precise geographical locations.

Map Features:

• ​Zoom in/out
• ​Multiple satellite/terrain views
• ​Asset identification
• ​Anomaly markers
• ​Layer toggles

Using the Map:

• ​Click on any asset to view details
• Select "Asset Layers" to toggle the visibility of specific data sets.
• Switch between Satellite and Terrain views using the map controls.
• Adjust the zoom level to automatically show or hide individual assets based on map density.

Electrical Twin

The Electrical Twin allows you to oversee and structure the site’s electrical infrastructure hierarchy.

Navigation

1. Use the drop-down menu to navigate through the hierarchy: Region > Site > Inverter > Combiner Box > Solar Row > String > Solar Module. 
   Note: Modules are numbered from East to West. 
2. Select a specific component to review its individual data.
3. Click on each component to view:

• Asset Information
  • Health Status
  • Child Components
• Inspection History
• Anomalies

Click on Component Name to open a detailed view

Importance: Understanding this hierarchy is critical for risk assessment, as it shows exactly where an anomaly sits in the electrical chain.

Creating Work Orders

To create a Work Order from Electrical Twin, start by selecting the anomalies:

Next, Set the Status for the selected anomalies (status must be set to verified to continue):

Then, Add the selected anomalies to an existing work order or create a new one:

Input Work Order Title, Description, Type, Priority, Start and End Date before submitting Create Work Order: 

Inspections & Anomalies

Where to view all anomalies that have been found during inspections. 

Compare Inspections

Click on the icon on the right of each inspection to compare inspection results to a previous inspection of the same type. 

Inspection Review

Review anomalies by inspection

Filter by Inspection, Section, Status, Priority, Component, Risk, Anomaly, Workorder, delta T, Absolute Temp, Power loss, or Date:

Select anomalies to update status, add to an existing work order or create a new work order. 

Select the drop down to view Anomaly details. Here, users can view anomaly location (in google maps or GIS Map), Component, Anomaly Type, Delta T range, Priority, Risk, and Potential Power loss.

Clicking on the Component Name will allow users to view the anomaly in greater detail. Here, users can View the Location on the GIS Map, Add attachments, Update the Anomaly Status, and Provide notes or action items. 

Inspection GIS

The GIS view serves as the primary visualization tool. Toggle between RGB and Thermal layers to identify thermal signatures. System Note: Currently, anomaly markers in the GIS view may not filter by inverter as expected.

All anomalies feed into Priority, Risk, and Powerloss calculations. Filter by anomaly or component type for trend analysis or prioritization.

Filter by anomaly and select one or multiple anomalies to create a work order. 

Anomalies are identified on the GIS map as red circles.

Select Inverter(s) to show associated Thermal or RGB images. 

Click on the red (!) icons to view Thermal or RGB images associated with anomalies. 

Work Order Management

Filter by Status, Priority, Type, Required Start, Required Finish, or Created Date.

Click on the Work Order to Edit, Export, or view Linked Anomalies and Cost Tracking. 

Create a Work Order

Select Verified Findings and click Create Work Order:

Next, provide a title and description of the work to be performed to create work order. 

Tips & Best Practices

• Document Repairs: Attach photos to findings to create a verifiable audit trail for maintenance reporting.
• Group Damages: Consolidate related damages on a single asset into one series to improve work order clarity.
• Optimizing Workflow Clarity: Use descriptive titles and consistent categories for all work orders to ensure the maintenance pipeline remains organized and actionable.
• Optimizing Quality: For the best viewing experience of high-resolution captures, use a screen resolution of 1920x1080 or higher.

Support & Troubleshooting

• Standard Issues: Check your internet bandwidth and try clearing your browser cache to improve load times.
• Support: For technical issues or access requests, contact support@skyspecs.com or use the Help icon ('?') within the platform.