How to properly carry out Solar Maintenance?
Solar energy has seen extraordinary growth in recent years, and expectations of improvements, efficiencies, and a general reduction in the Levelized cost of energy (LCoE) are becoming more pronounced. Simultaneously, the extensive digitalization of modern solar photovoltaic (PV) plants has dramatically increased the amount of data available to operators; this newly discovered source of operational data opens the door to a new generation of digital tools that can help add value and reduce costs. Solar predictive maintenance is one of the tools that is expected to have a significant impact on the operation and maintenance (O&M) of PV plants. Current maintenance practices are divided into two categories: preventive and corrective. The former relies on component manufacturer guidelines to define the frequency and type of tasks performed, whereas the latter focuses on unexpected events that necessitate immediate maintenance and repair interventions in order to minimize revenue loss. A p...