As the first in Iowa to achieve this credential, the NABCEP PV Inspectors Certification primarily intended for individuals performing system inspections for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s), utilities, incentive programs, investors, and others performing quality assurance of PV and Solar Heating systems, and code compliance. You can rest assure that Energy Consultants Group will provide high quality, comprehensive O&M services for your solar power plant, ensuing decades of trouble free, productive energy.
Our service plan keeps your equipment efficient & profitable with ongoing inspections and annual care. Energy Consultants Group recommends an annual preventive and equipment maintenance service plan that includes inspections, monitoring/reporting, system repairs, spare parts handling and warranty administration. This plan also includes cleaning modules, modules that are not contact cleaned at least twice a year can reduce power production up to 15%. Each of these activities are summarized below.
Annual Maintenance Services
Solar PV Module Inspection
Inspect for cracks or damage to panel, wiring or frame
Inspect for dirt, environmental debris, vegetation, or other shading
Solar PV Module Inspection
Inspect for damaged connectors, loose wires, retaining devices and grounding issues
IV Curve testing as necessary based on monitoring alerts or site conditions
DC Electrical Inspection
Inspect DC homeruns for damaged/loose wires, debris and conduit issues
Inspect mounting system for damage, corrosion and loose connectors
Solar PV Module Inspection
Inspect disconnect latches and seals, validate disconnect functionality
AC Electrical Inspection
Inspect AC electrical from the inverter, through the disconnects & into the transformer
or building electrical system for damage, wear and functionality
Module Cleaning
Clean modules by approved method and cleaning solution 1x per year
Monitoring Inspection
Inspect existing monitoring systems for functionality as applicable and per manufacturing
guidelines (includes inverter level)
Ongoing Services
Monitoring Inspection
Inspect existing monitoring systems for functionality as applicable and per manufacturing
guidelines (includes inverter level)
As Needed Maintenance Services
System Repair & Spare Parts Handling
Report, diagnose event & provide estimate for repair or replacement
Replace fuses, terminal box, solar panel, inverter or other major component repair
replacement including disconnects, combiner boxes, etc.
Resolve single wire issues between module and combiner box
Resolve ground wiring issues & ground faults
Warranty Administration
Administer all defective components and file warranty claims. In the event that a component
is under warranty, charges will apply to manufacture. Any uncovered labor or parts will be billed as specified
in this agreement.
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As the first in Iowa to achieve this credential, the NABCEP PV Inspectors Certification primarily intended for individuals performing system inspections for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s), utilities, incentive programs, investors, and others performing quality assurance of PV and Solar Heating systems, and code compliance. You can rest assure that Energy Consultants Group will provide high quality, comprehensive O&M services for your solar power plant, ensuing decades of trouble free, productive energy. 