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QField for Energy and Renewables (Solar, Wind, Hydro)

Mobile GIS for renewable energy site surveys, construction QA, and O&M inspections.

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Collect and verify renewable energy data on site

Survey arrays, turbines, cabling, and structures with offline maps and smart forms.

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Fieldwork for renewable assets

Map infrastructure, record conditions, and document issues with photos. Work fully offline and sync later with QFieldCloud.

Typical workflows

  • Pre-construction environmental and site surveys
  • Construction QA and cable route verification
  • O&M inspections, defects, and preventive maintenance

Integrates with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Prepare layers and smart forms in QGIS. Share projects, collaborate, and sync changes via QFieldCloud.

Why this matters

  • Remote sites with limited connectivity
  • Inconsistent inspection data and photos
  • Slow QA handover to asset systems

Trusted results

  • Used across solar, wind, and hydro projects worldwide
  • Seamless integration with QGIS and QFieldCloud

FAQ

Can QField support O&M inspections?
Yes. Configure forms with condition ratings, checklists, and required photos to standardize inspections.
Do you support high-accuracy GNSS?
Yes. Connect external receivers and track accuracy while collecting.

About QField

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.