Rooftop Solar PV systems don’t ordinarily require much servicing; once they’ve been installed, they will continue to operate with only routine maintenance (every couple of years) for the duration of their 25+ year service life. But how can a solar system owner know when servicing is necessary – especially if a problem crops up unexpectedly? carbonTRACK can help. Below are seven ways our platform lets solar homeowners know if their system is in need of some attention, some routine maintenance – or even an upgrade. 1. Is your solar system even working? The most vital piece of information that any solar PV system owner should have immediate access to is whether or not the system is functioning at all. Unfortunately, too many solar homes fail to realise that something’s wrong until they get their electricity bill – by which time they may have lost hundreds of dollars in savings. carbonTRACK’s software proactively informs you (via app notifications, email or text) if it detects that your system has ceased to produce power. 2. Is your system operating safely? Earth faults are potentially dangerous – even deadly – to those who come into contact with them. They’re especially hazardous if they go […]

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