Solar Systems Care & Maintenance

With a minimum of care & maintenance, your South-32 Solar Energy system may just be one of the best investments you’ve ever made. Our home solar panels continue to perform year after year, decade after decade, some now for over 30 years.

 

For many of our clients, installing home solar panels has been a game changer for a number of reasons. When you implement the usage of home solar panels, not only are you taking a step in the right direction to take better care of our planet by utilizing renewable and natural energy sources, but you will notice that it can even financially benefit you. Home solar panels are a great investment, as your electric bills can significantly decrease in comparison to using other traditional electric services.

 

Home solar panels are extremely advanced technological pieces, and efficiently use the natural sunlight experienced throughout the day to power your home or business. Throughout the day, home solar panels charge up with exposure to UV rays, and are able to completely power your property even when the sun is not shining.

Solar Maintenance Services Offered

• General Solar System Repairs
• Winter/Spring Shutdown and Startup
• Energy Efficient Pumps and Filters
• Automated/Multifunctional Controls
• Removal & Re-Installation of Solar Systems
• Solar System Inspection Reports
• And of course, Expert Troubleshooting

 

The Service Department – After being in this business for over 30 years, we have found that those systems that are regularly maintained perform better and far outlast those that are not. Our Service Department is unparalleled in the industry. With the expertise that only decades of experience can bring, our factory-trained technicians will quickly diagnose and repair any problems that should arise with your home solar panels.

The importance of proper maintenance of solar panels

Constant developments in solar panel technology have made photovoltaic systems ever more resistant, efficient, and durable. However, that doesn't mean that we shouldn't take care of the equipment. The proper maintenance of solar panels can increase energy production by around 15%.  Regular inspections and proper cleaning ensure optimal operation and therefore higher energy production, which results in long-term economic benefits. 

 

Factors that could affect the useful life of solar panels:

 

Temperature

 

The efficiency of solar panels that are exposed to high temperatures may decrease over the years. Increased temperature causes thermal stress on materials, so photovoltaic cells may experience a faster degradation process.

 

Shade

 

If the solar panels are partially shaded by trees, buildings, or other objects, the performance of the entire system could be affected. This is because the panels in series are connected to each other, so the performance of one panel affects the others. 

 

Dirt

 

Dirt, such as dust, leaves, or other debris acts as a barrier that obstructs sunlight and decreases efficiency. If not cleaned regularly, it could stick to the surface, which could cause permanent damage.