Faqs
What does a solar panel system service include?
Regular, professional solar panel servicing is essential to ensure your system functions correctly and maximises energy capture. It also helps to extend the lifespan of your solar panels and protect your initial investment. Some of the critical stages of a comprehensive solar panel system service include:
- Inspection and assessment
Professional solar panel technicians will carefully inspect your entire system, looking for signs of damage and any loose wiring connections. They can also test individual components for faults, assess the results, and advise you on the best way to proceed.
- Cleaning
Most solar panels, especially those installed with a tilt, require minimal cleaning as rain helps to wash away debris and keep the panels relatively clean. If you feel confident and capable, you can clean them yourself every 3-6 months. Exercise extreme caution when accessing and cleaning the panels, using only soft brushes and non-abrasive cleaners. Temperatures can soar quickly in Australia, and the panels will not react well to cold water if they are searingly hot, so clean them in the morning if possible.
If in doubt, call the professionals at RenewCo Solar and let us handle the job for you. Our comprehensive solar panel system services will leave your panels spotlessly clean and functioning perfectly.
- Optimising performance
Regular solar panel system servicing is the best way to maintain maximum energy absorption and distribution. This keeps energy bills to a minimum and helps the system to pay for itself faster.
- Electrical and operational safety
Although quality solar panels installed by experienced professionals should not pose electrical hazards, storms and other events can move or disrupt them. Ensuring the safe operation of the system is a vital component of any solar panel system service and can quickly negate any issues.
- Repairs
Suppose the technicians identify issues like shifted units, faulty wiring, or broken panels. In that case, they will relay their findings to you and advise on the necessary steps to fix the problem.
How often should solar panel services be performed?
If you purchase premium solar panels from a reputable company like RenewCo Solar, your units should require very little maintenance. However, annual solar panel system servicing is highly recommended to ensure no structural, electrical, or other faults that may risk the system’s integrity and cause it to lose efficiency.