5 Most Common Solar Panel Repairs
A solar power system is like anything in your home or business. At some point, something is going to break, and knowing what could go wrong is vital in diagnosing what the problems of your system are.
There are five big issues that can happen with your system, and a few diagnostic hints to see what could be wrong.
1. Inverter Issues
Solar panels work by converting light into direct current (DC), then a device called a power inverter turns this DC into alternating current (AC). This is important because most devices in a house use alternating currents. The two most common types of power inverters are string inverters (where all the panels feed into a few large devices) or micro inverters (each panel has its own inverter).
If your solar panels start to have a drop in how much power they generate, this should be the first thing that needs to be checked.
2. Wiring Damage
Like any kind of external cables or wiring, it’s possible that the wires could have sustained some kind of damage. This damage could be anything from wind pulling apart the conduits to mice nibbling on the wiring itself.
If you see any mechanical damage to the wires of your solar power system, contact a qualified electrician immediately at (707) 664-6450 to come out and check your system for safety.
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3. Circuit Breaker Trips
If the circuit breakers to your solar panels trip on a regular basis, it could be either a grounding issue or wear on the circuit breaker itself. Either way, this is a problem that should be checked out immediately, as this is a serious safety issue.
4. Mechanical Damage To The Panels
Mechanical damage could cover anything from bird poop on the panels to the glass being cracked or worn by debris, and can reduce the amount of power that your solar panels generate. It can even present a danger, as the wind could blow parts of a damaged panel off in any direction.
5. Wear and Fatigue
Regularly exposed to the sun, wind, and rain, the panels will wear out. The material that converts sunlight into electricity wears out as time goes on. While most panels are rated for anywhere between six to twenty years, it’s possible that a combination of circumstances could cause the panels to wear out earlier than expected.
If you have a loss of power from your panels and everything else has been checked out, maybe the panels themselves are a problem and need to be replaced.
If you have any of these problems, contact Westcoast Solar Energy today for a service and repair consultation. We have qualified electricians available to check your system, regardless of who installed it. With years of experience in solar power system upkeep, we can diagnose your problems and repair them efficiently. Contact us today for a consultation and checkup on your system.
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