Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Maintenance Organisation

  • Contractor

  • Date

  • Contractor's CEC accreditation number

Site

  • Has the Contractor completed the site induction?

  • Has the Contractor completed a Safe Work Method Statement?

  • Identify any obstructions or structures that may be causing shading or shadowing the Solar panel array in current situation and in the foreseeable future.

  • Clear surrounding vegetation as a bushfire protection measure.

  • Ensure appropriate controls are in place for working safely at heights.

  • Is any major defect found? Isolate the system if major defects are found.

PV Modules and Mounting Structures

  • The monitoring system is fully operational, including firmware up to date? (Investigate and rectify any alert notifications received.)

  • Are the Modules Cleaned? (When cleaning water and detergent is to be used only.)

Check and resolve any visual defects for all individual modules including:

  • Dirt, debris, or soiling?

  • Fractures (chips or cracks on the panels)?

  • Browning or discoloration of the solar panels?

  • Moisture penetration (can appear as bubbles or streaks)?

  • Signs of rust or corrosion on the frame?

  • Obstructions such as leaf litter preventing airflow beneath the PV arrays?

  • Non-UV rated cabling is not exposed to direct sunlight?

  • Check that cabling is secured in place and not hanging loose?

  • Check for loose and missing panel clamps?

Check and ensure the following are compliant

  • Signage & labelling (including noting Signs of UV Damage)?

  • Modules are securely fastened to mounting rails?

  • Check mounting rails are securely fastened to roof?

  • The solar panels are appropriately tilted to the horizontal in the intended direction?

  • The panels have appropriate ventilation? (Remove any items/objects that are causing blockage)

Wiring and Electrical

  • Are there any recalled electrical items in use?

  • Connections are checked for tightness, corrosion and deterioration?

  • PV array electrical output is consistent with prevailing weather conditions?

  • DNSP checks (if applicable)?

  • Check all earthing connections for tightness, Corrosion, earth continuity and earth resistance (both DC and AC)?

  • Check mechanical integrity of all conduits/cable tray?

  • Array number: String:
  • Nameplate VOC(V)

  • Nameplate AOC(A)

  • No load condition VOC(V)

  • No load condition VOC(V)

  • Under load condition VOC(V)

  • Under load condition VOC(V)

Isolators

Inspect roof level and ground level DC isolator boxes for:

  • Tightness of connections?

  • Water accumulation/build-up?

  • Integrity of lid seals?

  • Integrity of cable entrance, gland, and/or conduit sealing?

  • Integrity of mounting support?

Protective Devices

Inspect the following:

  • Fuses and fuse holders if in use (maintained degree of protection of at least IPXXB or IP2X)?

  • Verify operation of CBs and RCDs?

  • Verify operation of earth fault protection system?

  • Verify operation of solar array isolation devices?

Inverters

Inspect Inverter for:

  • Accessibility / Ventilation?

  • Any error codes in accordance with the manufacturer’s documentation?

  • Is inverter station operating correctly?

  • No objects are located around the inverter that may impede the flow of air for cooling?

  • Run anti-islanding test on the inverter?

  • Service inverter in accordance with the inverter manufacturer’s documentation?

Inverters Details:

    Inverter number:
  • Inverter Capacity in KW

  • Measured Output (kW)

  • Last 12 Months of Generation

Solar Production (last 12 months)

  • Optimal solar production

Inverter Cage

  • Check the inverter cage is locked and has restricted access?

  • Conduct a visual check to verify the structural integrity of the inverter cage?

  • Ensure appropriate labels are visible?

  • Ensure the cage is locked?

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