Solar Panel Service

Solar Panel Service (SPS) conduct Thermal Infra Red Aerial Inspection and provide a detailed report of your solar system sites whether ground mounted or roof top. Solar Panel Service (SPS) locate and find damage on solar systems and panels which could drastically reduce potential income. A full diagnostic test can determine the most common types of damage. A full detailed report is provided and a

plan of action is recommended. A first inspection should ideally be done at the end of an initial installation and provides documented proof of competence and function essential to protect both the contractor and the customer. This document should form part of your warranty. Thermal imaging helps to identify any mismatched panels where high performing modules are impeded by lower performing modules causing overheated connections. SPS (Solar Panel Service) have CAA Approved drone pilots operating state of the art thermal imaging cameras from the air, their experience and knowledge help pinpoint any defects. An inspection is vital and should be conducted before the expiration of the solar panel manufacturer’s warranty making sure any defective panels can be replaced under the warranty terms. Check the Terms of your Warranty now! Solar systems, being outdoor electrical installations, are exposed to the stresses of wind, rain, snow, as well as frost, ice and melt cycles, and of course exposure to Ultra Violet radiation. Such exposure can result in weathering and accelerated corrosion and degradation. The thermal camera is the key tool to identifying these thermal irregularities and exposing any remedial work that needs to be carried out. Solar inverters and other high wattage components need to have sufficient cooling to prevent overheating, an important and essential safety feature, any failures could lead to fire damage and destruction. Once again the thermal camera is the best tool used to identify any problems or failings from overheating components, cables or electrical panels. SPS (Solar Panel Service) assure that thermography is a safe, non-contact measurement method to check banks of circuits and solar panel arrays. The thermal irregularities are apparent on the camera’s screen and dual images are saved for the report. The FLIR VUE 640 PRO camera used by SPS has dual images, a visual image overlaid with the thermal image to allow precise fault location. Failed bypass diodes can be easily located with this feature and the thermal image provides electrical contractors with a perfect guide for diode replacement. Points to consider; common solar panel faults include defective bypass diodes, short circuits and falling connections, pe*******on of moisture and/or dirt, cracked cells or glass cracks, failed or disconnected modules, mismatched panels with different capacities, loose contacts and wiring faults, general wear and tear. If you recognise any of these faults don’t hesitate…contact SPS Now! m.07739 438753