Solar PV Inspection & Maintenance

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Why Regular Inspection Matters:

Investing in solar panels is a significant step towards reducing your carbon footprint and embracing clean energy. However, like any technology, solar PV systems require regular check-ups to guarantee their efficiency and longevity. Routine inspections can detect potential issues before they escalate, ensuring that your solar panels operate at peak performance, maximizing energy production and minimizing downtime.

Our comprehensive inspection services encompass a thorough analysis of your solar PV system, checking for any signs of wear, damage, or degradation. From monitoring the condition of solar panels and inverters to assessing electrical connections and overall system performance, our expert technicians leave no stone unturned.

The Importance of Maintenance:

Regular maintenance is the key to unlocking the full potential of your solar PV investment. Our skilled team specializes in proactive maintenance, addressing minor issues before they compromise your system’s functionality. By keeping your solar panels clean, ensuring optimal electrical connections, and promptly replacing any worn components, we guarantee that your solar PV system continues to deliver cost-effective, sustainable energy.

Our Services:

At House Rescue, we take pride in offering thorough Solar PV Inspection & Maintenance services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients in London. Our experienced technicians use cutting-edge technology to conduct thorough inspections, providing detailed reports on the condition of your solar PV system.

Whether you are a residential homeowner or a commercial entity, we understand that your solar PV investment is significant. That’s why we offer flexible maintenance plans to suit your specific requirements. Our team is committed to ensuring that your solar PV system operates optimally, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.

Our Services

Annual System Service

Our recommended annual system service and report – equally beneficial for solar PV and solar thermal technologies:

  • Visual check of all rails and mountings
  • Visual check of module condition
  • Full string test
  • Visual & physical check of all MC4 connectors
  • Interrogation of inverter display error codes and logs
  • Full inverter diagnostic testing and checking of monitoring connectivity
  • Visual check of all system AC & DC electrics
  • Inverter & fan dust and clean
  • Irradiance test and other tests using Seaward diagnostic technology
  • Full report of system condition & operation provided to system owner

Solar PV System Repairs

In the event of an inverter failure, system fault or lost generation, we offer a call out service for fault investigation and repairs. This service is available for both House Rescue customers and third party installations:

  • Replace generation meter, including production of certificate
  • Replace AC or DC isolator
  • Re-set tripped MCB
  • Replace faulty or undersized MCB
  • Re-connect monitoring hardware to Wi-Fi or bluetooth
  • Inverter swap (inverter replaced under manufacturer’s warranty)
  • Optimiser swap (optimiser replaced under manufacturer’s warranty)

Solar PV System Upgrades

There are a number of options for those looking to improve their current solar PV system, add further features or simply overcome an issue such as soiling or damage caused by pests.

  • Supply, fit and set-up remote monitoring technology
  • Supply, fit and set-up optimised inverter system
  • Supply and fit smart immersion switch (i.e. Myenrgi Eddi)
  • Supply and fit pest exclusion mesh
  • Upgrade to compliant mountings and cables
  • Remove solar PV array including all mountings and cables
  • Re-instate solar PV array using existing mountings and cables

Solar Panel Cleaning

 

Is solar panel cleaning required?

It is widely believed that solar panels installed in the UK will ‘self-clean’ owing to the amount of rainfall we receive. This is true to an extent, and the panels you have installed may be ‘hydrophobic’, with a coating that will prevent water droplets sticking to the surface.

However, even allowing for heavy rainfall, panels can still suffer from a build-up of contaminants such as dust, tree sap, lichen, and bird droppings.

Dirty panels can potentially reduce panel efficiency and output, and this can apply if just a single panel is affected as the performance of a string of panels will only be as good as that of the lowest performing panel. Keeping your panels clean can increase yield and protect your investment.

 

How often should the panels be cleaned?

There is no set time-frame, and this can depend on the panel location and various environmental factors. In some cases, a clean may not be required at all. For most, a clean every 2-3 years will be sufficient; however, in some cases, where panels are overshadowed by tress or where there is an issue with nesting birds, you may want to consider a clean every 12-18 months.

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