Rooftop solar O&M has numerous issues not associated with ground mounted O&M work. Most obviously, workers are op rating above ground, and so there is a risk of injury from falls and other access A key issue is therefore how workers access and operate on rooftop solar systems. This section provides an in
Rooftop O&M Guidelines Solar Energy UK’s Rooftop Best Practice Guidelines have been produced by members of Solar Energy UK’s Rooftop O&M Working Group. The Guidelines discuss issues which are relevant to ensuring the safe and effective operation and maintenance (O&M) of roof-mounted solar power systems.
hat can help ensure solar PV systems are appropriately monitored and maintained. The Guidelines cover suggested training requirements and key issues relating to sa e roof access and design, panel cleaning, and fault identification and monitoring. They also include sugg sted checklists for maintenance tasks, and provide information on
intenance activities are the core element of maintenan e services for a PV system. Regular panel cleani and maintenance should include:Visual inspection of pa ls and their condition.Reporting damaged or b ken panels and any other issues.The physical cleaning of the panels themselves.Products with module-level power elec
ll rooftop solar &M s ould be carried ut by professional solar O&M companies.2. Health and Safety2.1. Recommendations:Ensure that health and safety is a core consi ration for every activity undertaken as part of solar operations and maintenance.Have a competent person carry out a full, site-s
ere are practi al measures owners of rooftop PV systems an consider implementing. These include:Secur t to removeInstalling CCTVInstalling movement detector alarms and/or lightingMarking modules and other vulnerable equipment with a f rensic signature making them uniquely identifiable and less attractive to thieves. Fitting the accomp