System Maintenance Assessment

 Question 1

One of the considerations when installing a PV system is vegetation that is already existing and/or growing around the system.
Which of the following effects can vegetation have on a PV system?

 Question 2

One of the considerations when installing a PV system is vegetation that is already existing and/or growing around the system.

What actions should be considered regarding vegetation overhanging a PV system?

 Question 3.1

A maintenance logbook should be included in the system documentation and has to be supplied to the system owner after the commissioning step. The document includes the maintenance schedule based on the product specifications and installation. The logbook should also record the actions and outcomes of the maintenance activities.

Please select the appropriate maintenance frequency for each component of the PV array.

PV modules and mounting system inspection

 Question 3.2

A maintenance logbook should be included in the system documentation and has to be supplied to the system owner after the commissioning step. The document includes the maintenance schedule based on the product specifications and installation. The logbook should also record the actions and outcomes of the maintenance activities.

Please select the appropriate maintenance frequency for each component of the PV array.

Visual inspection of the PV modules

 Question 3.3

A maintenance logbook should be included in the system documentation and has to be supplied to the system owner after the commissioning step. The document includes the maintenance schedule based on the product specifications and installation. The logbook should also record the actions and outcomes of the maintenance activities.

Please select the appropriate maintenance frequency for each component of the PV array.

PV modules cleaning

 Question 3.4

A maintenance logbook should be included in the system documentation and has to be supplied to the system owner after the commissioning step. The document includes the maintenance schedule based on the product specifications and installation. The logbook should also record the actions and outcomes of the maintenance activities.

Please select the appropriate maintenance frequency for each component of the PV array.

Trim vegetation

 Question 3.5

A maintenance logbook should be included in the system documentation and has to be supplied to the system owner after the commissioning step. The document includes the maintenance schedule based on the product specifications and installation. The logbook should also record the actions and outcomes of the maintenance activities.

Please select the appropriate maintenance frequency for each component of the PV array.

Inverter maintenance

 Question 3.6

A maintenance logbook should be included in the system documentation and has to be supplied to the system owner after the commissioning step. The document includes the maintenance schedule based on the product specifications and installation. The logbook should also record the actions and outcomes of the maintenance activities.

Please select the appropriate maintenance frequency for each component of the PV array.

BOS equipment maintenance

 Question 4

Select THREE correct reasons why a customer may believe that their system is underperforming:

 Question 5

Select two correct reasons why there may not be any DC voltage at the junction box: