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As long as your PV solar systems was installed correctly, little maintenance is required during their 25-30+ year lifespan. But, as they age, solar systems produce less electricity through degradation, losing about 1% efficiency each year. Extreme heat of 90+ degrees can also cause solar panels to lose efficiency. If you would like to check the health and efficiency of your PV solar system, give us a call and one of our trained technicians will diagnose, report, and provide any maintenance needed for your solar system.
Keeping your PVC solar system free of dust and debris build-up is a great way to maintain the life of your solar system and ensure it's working at maximum efficiency. Also, ensuring that your solar panels are elevated off of the ground or roof will allow for air circulation and can help with issues involved with overheating that can cause degradation.
To determine if your solar system is working properly, you should check your user manual to determine the estimated amount of production for each month of the year. Check this data against the output data provided from your inverter or 3rd party monitoring system to determine if there are any discrepancies in production. Alternatively, you can check your solar meter and verify that your killowatt-hours are increasing.
Your solar system is an asset to your home, and as such should be protected. Pigeons and small birds like to build nests and may do so under your solar system. The collection of bird waste and water build up can cause leaks to your roof which will require roofing repair or replacement and the removal and reinstallation of your solar panels.
Small critters such as squirrels, mice, and rats can wreak havoc on your system's wires and plastic connectors causing system failure. Installing critter guards can help you avoid unwanted repair costs caused by animal interference.
Solar Panels have tempered glass which makes it very sturdy, however, freak accidents and severe weather can cause damage to solar panels. Typically, solar panels can withstand impact from hail up to an inch in diameter falling at about 50mph. If you are concerned with damage done to your solar system panel, feel free to give us a call, and one of our technicians will come to assess the damage and make any repairs or replacements necessary.
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