Maintenance or Repair

Maintenance or Repair

Solar panels generally require minimal maintenance as they are designed and constructed to withstand exposure to the elements and to resist corrosion.

Always be safety conscious when inspecting panels, and use caution with ladders if your panels are difficult to see well from the ground.

Airborne dust, dirt, pollution, animal droppings, grime, tree sap and leaf debris, sea salt, moss and fungus can all contribute to a substantial reduction in solar energy generation.

Relying on rain alone to keep your solar panels clean is generally insufficient. For a general cleaning, you can simply use a garden hose to wash the surface of the panels either early in the morning or in the evening. It is important not to spray cold water onto hot panels as you could cause them to crack.

A common misconception with system maintenance services is that they only include cleaning, and while a proper clean does present its own benefits, the fact is a proper service includes much more.

Not many people are aware of the benefits of a full system service and why they should be conducted. In addition to a full clean, the system needs to be checked to ensure all components safe and in proper operating condition.

• Visual inspection of the modules to check for defects such as cracks, chips or discoloration.
• The inverter is functioning correctly by observing LED indicators, metering, and/or other displays on the inverter.
• All switches, isolators, and circuit breakers are operating correctly.
• Interconnections and cables/conduits are mechanically secure.
• Structural integrity of frames and mounting.
• AC and DC electrical systems
• Clean the inverter in order to minimize the possibility of dust entering the equipment.
• The system outputs and Inverter data will also be checked to ensure the system is working to its full capacity, and that system yields are in line with the specifications.
• Tests and checks are carried out to confirm that your system is consistent with high safety standards.