Solar Servicing & Maintenance
Solar Maintenance
Your solar power system may be quiet, but it’s working hard every day to produce clean electricity for your home. The panels on your roof are often exposed to harsh weather conditions, while your inverter tirelessly plays the middleman between AC and DC electricity.
There’s no doubt that solar power systems are built to be tough and reliable, but just like running a car, regular servicing is the best way to ensure everything remains safe and efficient.
Eco Energy & Solar Solutions recommends servicing your solar power system once a year. This will guarantee that your unit is producing as much renewable electricity as it should be.
Most importantly, regular solar power system servicing helps safeguard against any mechanical problems in the future, so that you can get the most out of your investment.
You’ll find our servicing rates to be very competitive, with further discounts available in ‘bulk servicing’ locations, such as lifestyle villages etc.
Our health prices vary, please enquire for our prices in your area.
We pride ourselves on offering quick and thorough workmanship, minimising any inconvenience to you.
Our specially-trained technicians generally complete a service in less than 2 hours. You don’t have to be at home, but we will need access to your switchboard, inverter and roof.
Sub-system or component |
Maintenance Action |
Frequency |
Remarks |
Site |
Verify: (a) Cleanliness (accumulation of debris around and/or under array (b) No shading of array |
Quarterly |
Clean site as required
Trim Trees |
PV Modules |
Verify cleanliness (accumulation of dust or fungus on array) |
Quarterly |
Clean if necessary |
Check for visual defects including: (a) Fractures (b) Browning (c) Moisture Penetration (d) Frame corrosion |
1 year |
Modules with visual defects should be further inspected for performance and safety to determine the need for replacement. |
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PV Modules cont... |
Inspect junction boxes for:
(a) tightness of connections (b) water accumulation/build up (c) integrity of lid seals (d) integrity of cable entrance, glands and / or conduit sealing; (e) integrity of clamping devices
Verify bypass diodes
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1 year |
Any defective seals, clamps and bypass diodes should be replaced |
Wiring Installation |
Verify mechanical integrity of conduits. |
5 year |
Any damaged conduit should be replaced |
Verify insulation integrity of cables installed without conduit. |
5 year |
Any damaged cable should be replaced |
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Check junction boxes for: (a) tightness of connections (b) water accumulation/build up (c) integrity of lid seals (d) integrity of cable entrance, glands and/or conduit sealing (e) integrity of clamping devices Verify : (a) blocking diodes (b) surge arrestors for degradation |
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Any defective seals, clamps and bypass diodes should be replaced |
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Check connections for: (a) tightness of connections (b) corrosion
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Electrical Characteristics |
Measure open circuit voltages
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1 year |
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Measure short circuit voltages
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1 year |
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Protective Devices |
Verify integrity of fuses
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1 year |
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Verify operation of CB and RCD’s
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1 year |
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Verify operation of earth fault protection system
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1 year |
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Verify operation of solar array isolation device
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1 year |
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Mounting Structures |
Verify tightness and integrity of bolts and other fastening devices
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1 year |
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Inspect for corrosion
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5 year |
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