Maintenance and inspection are the two tough terms that come along when speaking about solar power plants. As with every other industry, upkeep of the solar plant is vital to extending the equipment’s life by preventing any decay or damage. Operation and Maintenance(O&M) ensures that your plant generates power at optimal capacity throughout its operational life with the best returns for all involved.
Our experienced O&M team is efficiently equipped to deal with any issues that may arise under review. Here is a compact checklist of the steps followed by our experts during the inspection:
Module Cleaning
This is the most frequent part of maintenance and inspection, with cleanings done every fortnight. The modules must be washed with soft-bristled brushes that do not scratch the surface, keeping the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) below 250 ppm. Currently, researchers are developing a fully automated cleaning process for the modules.
Keeping Filters Dust-Free
As the air in India is highly polluted, it is recommended that the ventilation filters of the inverter are cleaned out every month compared to the quarterly cleanings in other countries.
Ensuring a Tight Cabling Connection
We ensure that there is no gap present between the male and female connector pipes, irrespective of size, as it could cause a fire, damaging the modules.
Transformer Maintenance & Temperature Check
Working parameters like operating temperature, oil temperature, winding temperature, and oil level must be monitored thrice daily at 11 AM, 02 PM and 04 PM since solar power output usually peaks at these hours. Apart from this, the transformer must be thoroughly cleaned once every six months with IR test and cable checks once every year.
Remote Monitoring
For a solar power plant to seamlessly produce power round the clock, we monitor the plant vitals constantly, either on-site or remotely. We check the probe and meter data transmitted to us to foresee any problems and troubleshoot them.
Security from External Agents
Last on our checklist, we look into the external factors in play. Modules are quite sensitive to external elements like harsh wind or even high-pressure water. Additionally, rats sometimes may enter the plant and get electrocuted. Issues like these can be prevented by adequate plant sealing that keeps external agents at bay.
Operation and Maintenance(O&M) is one of the most critical aspects of the energy output received after installing a solar power plant. The amount of power generated depends upon the quality of MV HV Maintenance provided. It’s only through rigorous and meticulous data recording and inspection we can reach the full generating potential of the plant.
As the Leading O&M Solution Provider, we understand each client's needs and expectations. We schedule and conduct plant inspections to give you a better experience of producing your own clean energy at maximum capacity. With thousands of tabs and deadlines to be met, it is best left to our experts.
Contact us with your queries and get a quote from us. Take the first step today for a greener and cleaner tomorrow.
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