Federated Feature Distillation CLIP for Photovoltaic Panels Defect Detection

As the global energy structure transitions, photovoltaic (PV) power generation technologies have garnered widespread attention due to their renewable and clean attributes [1]. PV panels, as the core component of PV generation systems, directly impact the power generation efficiency and economic performance. Thus, maintaining high-quality standards in the production and operation of PV panels is crucial [2]. However, due to manufacturing defects or environmental factors, PV panels often exhibit various defects, such as cracks, hotspots, and delamination. These defects not only reduce the efficiency of the panels but also shorten their lifespan, making the development of efficient defect detection techniques a critical research direction in the PV industry [3].