Investing in a solar PV system is a significant step towards embracing clean, renewable energy while reducing energy costs for both homeowners and business owners. However, as with any investment, ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of your solar PV system installation requires consistent maintenance and monitoring.
To help you with that, here’s a comprehensive maintenance strategy for upkeeping and monitoring your solar PV system. By implementing these tips below, you can safeguard your investment and ensure consistent, high-performance solar energy generation.
Check down below for our guide to keeping your solar PV system running smoothly and efficiently.
1. Periodic Cleaning
Frequency: Once or twice a year
Depending on your climate, if you live in an area with lots of rain and where your solar panels don’t collect much dirt or debris, you may only need one cleaning per year. But if your solar panels don’t get much rain or collect lots of dirt or debris, plan for more periodic cleaning.
Cleaning your solar panels is a very easy, straightforward task that can be repeated as needed, depending on the amount of grime. Use a gentle towel or wash rag and biodegradable soap to clean the panels. With soap and running water, you can easily remove any accumulated dirt from the surface. If you’re merely dealing with dust, a hose pipe filled with water can be used to spray the panels. Ask your provider for proper safety procedures while cleaning your panels.
Cleaning your solar panels guarantees that the solar cells are not obscured and receive the most amount of insolation possible. This is important in order to maximize their energy output.
2. Shade Clearing
Frequency: Once or twice a year
Once the solar panels are installed, one of the things you have to keep an eye out for is shading, such as new high trees, which will reduce the amount of energy produced by the system. You don’t have to cut down trees, but you can prune them to keep the panels from being shadowed.
3. Performance Monitoring
Frequency: Daily/As needed
Monitoring the system’s performance on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis is the only way to notice a problem.
Daily checks should include checking the inverter display for proper operation. Also, keep a daily record of the system’s output so that you can track its success over time. This is something that most modern inverters and monitoring software will take care of for you.
4. Routine Inspection
Frequency: Yearly
Hire a professional or contact your system provider for a routine inspection to ensure that your solar PV system is working to its maximum capacity. You can also consult if your system needs any upgrades, replacements, or repairs.
5. System Maintenance
Frequency: As needed
If you notice any problems or irregularities with your solar PV system, such as an unusual increase in your electricity bills or any performance change with your system, contact your provider and schedule a maintenance appointment as needed.
A well-maintained solar PV system not only contributes to better energy efficiency but also helps reduce environmental impact, enabling a greener and more sustainable future.
DHM Renewable Resources can help you protect your investment, ensure optimal performance of your system, and benefit from the full potential of solar energy generation.
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