Ground Fault Locator eliminates time-consuming fault hunts by reducing disconnections and brute-force testing individual strings, helping solar technicians work faster and safer
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 14, 2026 — Fluke Corporation, a leading provider of safe, rugged, and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, announced the launch of the Fluke GFL-1500 Ground Fault Locator in Saudi Arabia, a breakthrough technology designed to address some of the most persistent challenges faced by solar technicians. The product was officially introduced to the Saudi market during Fluke Solutions Day 2026, held in collaboration with Arab Engineers.
The technical seminar brought together representatives from 48 organizations, alongside professionals and students from the renewable energy, EV charging, and facility maintenance sectors. Through live demonstrations and hands-on sessions, attendees experienced the capabilities of the Fluke GFL-1500 firsthand and explored its applications for EV charging infrastructure and Distributed Energy Resources (DER). Designed to streamline ground fault detection, the Fluke GFL-1500 enables solar technicians to locate faults quickly and safely using non-contact tracing, eliminating the need for multiple disconnections and time-consuming brute-force testing of individual strings.
As Saudi Green Initiative and broader national targets under Vision 2030 accelerate the Kingdom’s renewable energy ambitions, flagship developments such as the Sudair Solar Photovoltaic Project, set to become one of the largest solar PV plants globally, underscore both the scale of deployment and the urgency of execution. With a target to deliver 70% of its renewable energy capacity by 2030, Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming its energy landscape through giga-scale solar infrastructure.
With rapid expansion comes the need for better solutions that address infrastructural gaps for optimized solar performance.Saudi Arabia’s extreme environmental conditions, marked by intense heat, persistent dust, and sand, can significantly impact system performance, accelerate equipment wear, and increase maintenance demands. These challenges, alongside safety risks such as ground faults and ongoing efficiency pressures, are elevating the need for advanced, field-ready technologies.
With Saudi Arabia emerging as a key market for advanced electrical testing and diagnostic solutions, the showcase of the Fluke GFL-1500 at Fluke Solutions Day in collaboration with Arab Engineers marked an important step in bringing the technology closer to local customers. Ghaleb Al Hayari, Technical Sales Manager, said: “Saudi Arabia’s energy and industrial transformation is creating significant demand for advanced technical skills, reliable infrastructure and practical access to the right testing and diagnostic technologies. As part of our commitment to the Kingdom and its Vision 2030 priorities, Fluke Solutions Day was designed to give engineers, technicians and industry stakeholders hands-on exposure to the tools and techniques increasingly required across renewable energy, EV infrastructure and industrial reliability applications.
Showcasing the Fluke GFL-1500 at the event was particularly significant because it speaks directly to the needs of a market investing at scale in critical infrastructure, operational reliability and field safety. By bringing this technology closer to customers in Saudi Arabia, we are helping increase awareness of solutions that can support faster, safer and more confident decision-making in the field.”
Solutions such as the Fluke GFL-1500 are designed specifically for these conditions. Engineered for large-scale solar operations, the device enables technicians to quickly and accurately locate ground faults across complex sites without relying on detailed system maps or time-intensive troubleshooting. By reducing downtime, minimizing disruption, and enhancing on-site safety, it supports faster, safer maintenance, ensuring more reliable and continuous clean energy production across the Kingdom’s expanding solar portfolio.
Locating ground faults has traditionally been a time-consuming and manual process for solar technicians. The Fluke GFL-1500 is designed to address these challenges by supporting fault detection across the full solar system, enabling technicians to identify issues from the inverter to the panels using a single tool. It also allows for reduced interaction with energized components, helping to improve on-site safety and lower the risk of equipment damage. Early user feedback indicates a reduction in the time required to locate complex faults, contributing to faster system restoration and more efficient use of maintenance resources. The device features an intuitive interface intended to accommodate technicians with varying levels of experience.
With solar generation surging 87% in KSA last year, there’s more urgency than ever to restore systems swiftly when faults occur. “Ground faults are one of the most disruptive and safety-critical issues in large solar assets, the expectation is simple: resolve them faster, with less exposure, and without taking strings offline unnecessarily.” The GFL-1500 cuts through uncertainty, enabling technicians to pinpoint and resolve issues fast, minimize expensive downtime, and keep clean energy flowing. It’s built from on-the-ground insights to tackle the real challenges of today’s booming solar industry,” said Zaid Asfour, Field Sales Director – MEAT at Fluke Corporation.
Recently, Fluke also launched the SmartTrace™ 2082 Series of Underground Locators, and Fluke FEV500 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia marking an exciting step forward in delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Kingdom.
For more information and to purchase the GFL-1500, visit Fluke GFL-1500 Solar Ground Fault Locator | Fluke.
