maintenance

The birds and other animals that take shelter under solar panels can quickly lead to noise, mess and serious system damage. How can this challenge be addressed without creating new issues elsewhere? Our expert Michael Mattstedt explains in part two on our feathered fiends.

Photovoltaic systems represent an essential component of the energy transition. As investments, operators naturally expect regular returns. This makes technical defects and damage all the more vexing – in particular when they are the result of avoidable mistakes.

Negligence and errors during installation, whether due to ignorance, time pressure or unsuitable materials, are among the most common causes of damage and performance loss in photovoltaic systems.

Connectors are often overlooked in system design and construction, but their impact on reliability is anything but minor. Poor quality or improper installation can lead to significant issues down the line.

The solar association presented the latest version of its Operation & Maintenance: Best Practice Guidelines at the Solar Quality Summit Europe in Barcelona, co-organised with Intersolar.

The choice of cable ties and protective conduits is crucial for the longevity and safety of PV systems. Alongside UV radiation, temperature, humidity, salt content and other environmental factors must also be taken into account.

When setting up solar systems, it's crucial to ensure the correct connectors are consistently used. Improper connections can lead to significant and easily avoidable risks.

Statistical data show that fires in solar systems are extremely rare. Still, mistakes and accidents can lead to devastating and even fatal fires. High-quality installation makes all the difference.

Professional cable routing is paramount for the safety and efficiency of photovoltaic systems. Improperly installed cables can result in performance losses, short circuits and in the worst case fire.

A well-installed rooftop PV system should run smoothly. Nesting birds and other animals pose a genuine safety and fire risk. Our expert Michael Mattstedt outlines the issue and offers practicable solutions in part one on our feathered fiends.

SolarEdge has unveiled SolarEdge Go, an app designed to streamline solar installations and site management. It integrates commissioning, monitoring, and servicing tools while introducing remote diagnostics and fleet management features for enhanced efficiency.

Providers of web-enabled solutions for solar PV monitoring, smart energy and feed-in management, Solar-Log have a new CEO: The former CSO Jörg Niche.

Nomad Electric has signed an operations and maintenance (O&M) contract with a leading developer of utility-scale renewable energy projects, to provide O&M support for a solar plant in Portugal with a capacity close to 30 MW.

BayWa r.e. and the Belgian technology company 3E have signed a strategic partnership agreement. BayWa r.e. has chosen 3E's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform SynaptiQ as its new monitoring and analytics system for all solar plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

What causes the brown colouration of the EVA films? How do hotspots occur in the module and what can be done? Why do microcracks and cell breakage occur? How can they be recognised and what measures should be taken? How do you recognise delamination?

Obton's new Global Monitoring Centre in Milan centralizes operations for two gigawatts of plant capacity. Utilizing Meteocontrol's VCOM software, it enhances data control, optimizes production, and improves reporting for better decision-making and higher investor returns.

As part of The smarter E Europe, LivEye presented an energy self-sufficient monitoring system and a security solution that can be permanently installed to protect solar parks.

Nomad Electric has signed an operations and maintenance (O&M) contract with a leading developer of utility-scale renewable energy projects, to provide O&M support for a solar plant in Portugal with a capacity close to 30 MW.

Nomad Electric has signed an operations and maintenance (O&M) contract with a leading developer of utility-scale renewable energy projects, to provide O&M support for a solar plant in Portugal with a capacity close to 30 MW.

Obton's new Global Monitoring Centre in Milan centralizes operations for two gigawatts of plant capacity. Utilizing Meteocontrol's VCOM software, it enhances data control, optimizes production, and improves reporting for better decision-making and higher investor returns.

ZYC Energy has recently introduced ZYC Portal, a platform designed to streamline remote monitoring and management of ZYC Energy Storage Systems.

As part of The smarter E Europe, LivEye presents an energy self-sufficient monitoring system and a security solution that can be permanently installed to protect solar parks.

Chemitek Solar and SolarCleano have announced their collaborative participation at Intersolar Europe 2024, alongside their ambassadors. The event will take place in Munich from June 19th to 21st, 2024.

BayWa r.e. and the Belgian technology company 3E have signed a strategic partnership agreement. BayWa r.e. has chosen 3E's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform SynaptiQ as its new monitoring and analytics system for all solar plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

What causes the brown colouration of the EVA films? How do hotspots occur in the module and what can be done? Why do microcracks and cell breakage occur? How can they be recognised and what measures should be taken? How do you recognise delamination?