Solar PV repairs
Something not right with your solar? Describe what you've noticed and an independent technician can work out what's wrong and what it'll cost to put right.
If your solar panels have stopped generating, output has fallen unexpectedly or the system is showing signs of a fault, the first job is to work out what has actually failed. A solar PV installation contains more than the panels themselves, so replacing components before identifying the cause can waste time and money.
Independent solar repair technicians investigate existing domestic solar systems across East Sussex, looking at the symptoms, system condition and relevant components before recommending repair work. Problems can involve panels, connectors, cabling, isolators, inverter equipment or other parts of the installation.
Solar faults range from obvious physical damage to intermittent electrical problems that only become apparent through reduced generation or inverter warnings. A systematic approach means the repair addresses the cause rather than just the visible symptom.
A system producing little or no electricity needs investigation to establish whether the problem is with the array, inverter or another part of the installation.
Systems that repeatedly start and stop can have faults that are harder to identify than a complete failure. The circumstances around each shutdown can provide useful diagnostic clues.
Weather exposure, ageing and physical damage can affect individual components. The affected area needs assessing to determine what repair or replacement is appropriate.
Generation naturally varies with weather and season, but a significant unexplained change can justify a closer inspection of the system.
The aim is to establish what is wrong before new equipment is recommended.
Enquiries are welcome for established installations, including systems whose original installer is no longer available.
You should get a clear explanation of the likely cause and repair options, without the important information buried in technical terminology.
If your solar PV system is not behaving normally, start by telling us what you have noticed.
Free — no obligations
Let us know what has changed, including inverter messages, monitoring information or visible damage.
The technician inspects and tests the relevant parts of the installation to narrow down the fault.
The technician discusses what appears to be wrong and what work is appropriate.
Where repair work is agreed and practical, the affected component or issue is addressed.
The system is checked after the work to confirm that the repair has addressed the identified problem.