Commercial & Industrial (C&I)

Performance analysis at the inverter and system level can identify trends in production which may indicate underlying issues with the system.

Ensure all manufacturer recommended maintenance is completed at prescribed intervals. Inspect common failure points to ensure issues are discovered before any loss in production.

Inspection of all subpanels, switchgear, and disconnects. Including torque checks, mechanical inspection, and thermal imaging of all conductors, bussing, fuses, and breakers. Prevents loss in production associated with failed AC components.

If applicable, regular inspection of critical tracker components and performing the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance identifies and prevents any issues which may lead to lost production.

Scheduling and execution of software upgrades is critical to ensuring that component efficiency is optimized and full operational capabilities are in play. Since each system is unique, NovaSource creates a schedule of upgrades based on the components being used and the manufacturers involved.

Mechanical inspection of racking and conduit runs, visual inspection of wire management, and aerial thermal imaging of modules.

To ensure IT system health and accuracy of the monitoring data system, calibration is vital. Inspection and calibration of every component in the Data Acquisition System and Meteorological Station confirms the monitoring system is reporting accurate data. Accurate monitoring data is crucial to forecasting production and identifying production issues as they arise.

Regular testing of voltage and current at the string level ensures any loss in production is addressed in a timely manner.