Solar Panel Maintenance

Solar systems require minimal maintenance, making them a greater investment. Maintenance such as regular check-ups and cleaning, however, are recommended to ensure your solar panels retain their optimal efficiency and safety for many years to come. For such a consideration, solar energy maintenance costs come to mind. 

In Australia, basic inspection roughly starts from $250 for the commonly used 6.6kW solar system, while a detailed inspection inclusive of electrical testing can push the cost up to $400. For safety and getting the best possible outcome, solar panel maintenance should be left to the experts to better handle the electrical aspects of your solar system.

The solar panel cleaning cost is typically between $100 to $400, depending on the solar system size. Other factors affecting the costs for a solar clean include location, roof access, and solar system design and age. For instance, residential solar panels in metro areas across Australia cost around $15-$20 per panel to clean. 

In need of a professional solar panel cleaning? Contact us today to receive a free, no-obligation quote for solar panel cleaning.

If your solar panels are no longer producing electricity, potential causes include accumulated dirt or debris on the panels, a malfunctioning inverter, or a problem in the system’s wiring. If the issue is caused by a faulty inverter or any other equipment in your system, contact your installer. It is important that a Clean Energy Council-qualified electrician is handling your solar power equipment for repair or replacement. 

The cost to replace your solar inverter usually ranges from $1,500 to $4,000, depending on the brand, size, and installation fees. Your solar installer will give you a personalised quote for a replacement should they confirm that a faulty inverter is indeed the problem. 

If your system is connected to the grid, a power outage will stop your solar panels from generating electricity. This happens due to your system being designed to automatically shut down during blackouts. Your system should start working again after the power comes back on. 

You can avoid the inconvenience by investing in a solar battery. By having an energy storage system, your home is protected from power outages with backup power at your disposal. Those who go off-grid won’t also be affected by power outages. 

Volteam offers solar battery installations using a range of reputable brands, including Tesla, BYD, LG, and Sungrow. 

Malfunctioning solar power inverters could have several potential causes, the most common being the inverter itself. If your PV inverter has been operating for many years, it may be prone to numerous problems. Faulty solar inverters caused by damaged internal components are beyond repair, which means replacing the inverter is your best option. 

Other possible causes why a solar power inverter may have ceased working are power supply issues, faulty wiring, overheating, or a broken inverter battery. The only way to determine what’s causing your solar power inverter to malfunction is to have it checked and serviced by a professional.

Your solar power system not working may have something to do with dirty solar panels, a broken inverter, or an issue in the system’s connection or wiring. To determine the cause, first, check if your circuit breaker is on. 

If it is, there might be obstructions on your solar panels, which you can confirm by making an inspection. Once you’ve confirmed that your panels aren’t the cause of the problem, check your inverter — an error code on the screen signifies a problem with your solar array. 

For proper inspection and diagnosis, Volteam’s Clean Energy Council-qualified electricians are highly trained to provide a number of solar services that also include solar maintenance, cleaning, repair, and installation should you require new solar equipment like an inverter.