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Maintaining your solar PV (photovoltaic) system is a crucial aspect of ensuring its long-term performance, efficiency, and overall effectiveness. Solar panels are low maintenance and last up to 30 years, although we recommend your solar system should be professionally serviced every 3-5 years. Here are several reasons why maintaining your solar PV system is a good idea:
- Optimal Performance: Regular maintenance helps ensure that your solar panels operate at peak efficiency. This includes cleaning panels to remove dust, dirt, and debris that can accumulate and reduce sunlight absorption.
- Maximizing Energy Production: By keeping the system well-maintained, you can maximize energy production. Regular checks and adjustments can identify and address issues that might impact the system’s output.
- Prolonged System Lifespan: Routine maintenance can extend the lifespan of your solar PV system. Identifying and addressing potential issues early on prevents more significant problems that could lead to system failure or the need for costly repairs.
- Cost Savings: Proactive maintenance is often more cost-effective than reactive repairs. Addressing small issues promptly can prevent them from escalating into larger, more expensive problems.
- Warranty Protection: Some solar PV systems come with warranties that may be contingent on regular maintenance. Adhering to manufacturer-recommended maintenance practices can help protect your warranty coverage.
- Safety Assurance: Regular inspections ensure that your solar PV system is safe and complies with industry standards. This includes checking electrical components, securing loose connections, and identifying potential fire hazards.
- Environmental Impact: A well-maintained solar PV system is more likely to operate efficiently, maximising the renewable energy it generates. This contributes to a reduced reliance on non-renewable energy sources and lowers the overall environmental impact.
- Monitoring and Diagnostics: Regular maintenance allows for monitoring the system’s performance and diagnosing any issues promptly. This helps in identifying trends or anomalies that might indicate underlying problems.
- Regulatory Compliance: Compliance with local regulations and standards is crucial for solar PV systems. Regular maintenance ensures that your system continues to meet these requirements.
- Enhanced Property Value: A properly maintained solar PV system adds value to your property. It demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, which can be appealing to potential buyers or tenants.
Want to read more? Check out our blog.
Service Plans for Your Peace of Mind!
So what can go wrong with my solar system?
Generally, not a lot. There aren’t a lot of moving parts in your solar pv system, but just like your car, servicing your solar panels will give you peace of mind and keep it in tip top condition.
Problems that may happen without regular servicing and maintenance:
- Accumulation of dirt on your solar panels leading to decreased efficiency
- Cracking or damage to solar panels
- Birds nesting beneath the panels
- Inverter indicating a fault code
- Malfunction in solar monitoring or metering
- Wildlife causing damage by gnawing on solar PV system cables
These issues are rare, but we recommend servicing your solar pv system every 3-5 years.
To enquire please let us know the following information about your solar panels:
- The type of inverter
- Number of solar panels
- Location
- Size of the system
Kind Words from our customers
Following work certifying a solar PV system I can't recommend Kingsway Electrical enough. From initial contact to job complete was around 10 days. Clear communication from the outset, the guys turned up on time and quality of work was great. They even went above and beyond diagnosing an existing fault we had in the house. Thanks!
Hi Pete,I hope you are well, just wanted to let you know it’s 1 year since we started monitoring the solar today. In that 365 days we have generated 10302Kw. I’m very pleased with that. I’m sure your initial calculation stated between 6000-7000 so I’m delighted. The house is practically off grid. Also, the payments back in are more than I expected and I discounted them from my calculations when deciding to purchase. I’m a happy customer! Cheers Barry
Great, very knowledgeable and efficient service. Would recommend them to anyone.
We were a bit wary of any problems installing our solar power and battery but have to say every step of the procedure was handled in such a helpful and professional manner its been trouble free. Kingsway will keep you right through each stage and leave a very professional job. Great service and products working well. I would highly recommend this company
Solar Installation with battery. Kingsway were excellent and I would highly recommend them if you are thinking about solar panels. The whole process was simple right from the initial appointment. Everything was explained at a simple level so I could understand. During the installation, all team members were pleasant and considerate. They turned up on time, explained what they were doing, and tidied up after themselves. Excellent job and thank you for all the hard work.
Contacted Kingsway as our 7 year old solar panels stopped working after heavy rain in Nov/Dec. Pete visited to discuss problem and organise a team to investigate. Team arrived on time and each member introduced himself before work commenced, which greatly impressed me, I have to say. Fault soon identified and swiftly rectified. One panel had been damaged by local wildlife gaining access and nibbling a cable underneath, despite having protective mesh. Took a couple of visits and new, more secure mesh fitted. Great job guys and many thanks.
Excellent experience from quote to completion.During the initial visit to discuss products and assess where they would be located, all of the implications were discussed to ensure we understood and were happy with the options available to us.Once we chose Kingsway, on the day the installation took place, the team explained what they would be doing and made sure we were happy with location of cabling and the various pieces of equipment.Once installation completed, the system was tested fully with us as well as an overview of operating instructions. Really respected our property and were clean and tidy throughout.Follow up emails received promptly with all necessary completion certificates and user manuals.Highly professional and would not hesitate to recommend.
After a recommendation I got in touch with Kingsway regarding testing and commissioning my solar and battery set up. I must say it was a breath of fresh air dealing with Kingsway. From the first contact they were extremely helpful, spoke to me about my unique situation and how they could help. After agreeing a date, two engineers showed up on time and worked to a very high standard, leaving no mess whatsoever and talked me through everything as they went and before they left. Brilliant company who I can’t recommend highly enough.
I used Kingsway Electrical Ltd to carry testing and commissioning service of my solar system. I am really happy with the entire process, from initial consultation to completion. The team is knowledgeable, and the work was completed on time & tidied upon completion. I highly recommend Kingsway Electrical ltd to anyone considering a solar installation. Big thanks to Peter and Aaron.
Highly rate Kingsway electrical. Will highly recommend them to anyone. Attention to detail from the highly knowledgeable and friendly staff. They were a dream to deal with from start to finish and got all the relevant paperwork on time and I’m over the moon with the job. Even though it was a small domestic job they still done it. They can do all aspects of electrical work. I will be using them from now on. Thanks once again to Kingsway electrical.
Booked in for a small job before Christmas and they cancelled at last minute. Seems to have been result of miscommunication and lack of transparency as to what kind of work they take on . So can't speak to standard of work.
great service and delighted with the final results of our soalr and battery install
Kingsway Electrical Ltd carried out extensive testing and commissioning services on a solar photovoltaic system, installed additional safety features and produced all the necessary paperwork for the system to export to the grid.The company representatives were prompt, completed the work within time and tidied up upon completion.Excellent professional service from initial enquiry to completion.
Fantastic service from start to finish. Communication, workmanship, professionalism of the onsite staff, end result; all of the highest standard.
Initially employed Kingsway to install an ev charger with the view of going down the full solar route at a later date. From start to finish the whole experienced has been excellent. I thought the workmanship of the lads was very tidy and to the highest standards. Dealing with Pete has been good, I found him very patient when it comes to explaining and answering questions. Over all I would highly recommend Kingsway.
Pete came and we had a good discussion about where things would go and what to choose. We decided on solar panels and a battery. They gave us a very informative quote with links to all the components. The installation team were helpful and did a neat and tidy job. Would thoroughly recommend.
Pete Docherty responded proactively to our request for a solarPV with battery storage installation. After an exchange of data we had an early Zoom Meeting with screenshots from Google Earth showing what our system could look like. Once we were ready Kingsway delivered a competitive quotation after a site visit which has been benchmarked by our grant provider as best value in the market. All of the equipment offered is CE marked and has been designed and tested to International Standards.There are other companies who can provide technically superior systems but offered at uncompetitive prices in our opinion.The installation team consisting of salaried employees worked diligently to complete the work and the follow up communications to iron out wrinkles were top class.
Great job by Pete and team on our solar and battery installation. Peter was very knowledgeable and took the time to discuss what we wanted and made sure we got the specific hardware we were after.The install was done proficiently and to a high standard. By the end of day 2, we were generating solar to cook dinner! Everything was neat and tidy, cables routed through trunking and wiring. A team of three headed by Lewis came to install the job, all were friendly and knowledgable and answered my various questions. Additionally, it was great that Pete dropped by to introduce himself and explain a few things, and answer a few questions. All documentation required for HES and EST loans were processed and sent by the end of the week. Thank you Pete and team!
I used Kingsway Electrical for our Solar install using the Home energy Scotland HES interest free government loan. As an MCS registered installer Kingsway where able to advise me on the process involved and was happy for me to use the HES process.I had several quotes that all came in at a similar price but Peter used a more personalised process for obtaining a quote that let me ask questions and tailor the quote to my specific needs. Also for all the quotes i received Kingsway where the only ones to break down additional options clearly like bird netting and extended warranties so the pricing was very clear.The Install itself was carried out by 4 of Peter's team along with contracted roofers and scaffolding firm. All the tradesmen involved where polite, tidy and happy to answer questions and listen to my specific requirements.The system itself is working great and i'm very happy with the end result. All the best for the future Kingsway a job well done
Kingsway were the only people who were able to identify a problem with our PV solar system and fix it. Good value, professional and responsive
We recently decided to get Solar Panels, a battery and inverter installed at our house. Pete and the team at Kingsway Electrical were brilliant from start to finish. Pete was so knowledgeable and helpful from outset and spent time discussing our requirements and giving really helpful advice around what systems to use to ensure the best return on investment. Pete both supplied and installed the equipment and all on time and at a very competitive price. The other companies we approached for quotes were very sales-focussed and didn't have the same depth of knowledge as Pete, they really just wanted you to sign-up for their standard package and weren't interested in more bespoke installations.In summary, we could not have been happier with the entire service from Kingsway Electrical. Friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, professional and tidy too!!
Kingsway recently installed 18 PV solar panels, x3 5.2kw batteries and a 5kw inverter and I would highly recommend the company. All work was completed in 2 days to a high standard, with everything neatly finished. What was most impressive was the customer service, communications and explanations, first class at all times (not always the case with over trades we've used recently I'm afraid). As I say highly recommended.
Kingsway Electrical Ltd installed a 9 solar panels and battery storage system in our Church Hall last week. The job was done very efficiently and on the agreed dates. It was a professional job and the system is working well to date.
Would definitely use Kingsway again. Very professional from quote to invoice. Very tidy work and talked me through the installation from start to finish - I used them for the car charger after they completed the electrical installation for a heat pump and installed solar panels.
Pete is great to deal with, he discussed different solutions for installing 12 ceiling inserted downlighter on two dimmer switches to replace a single pendant light in a large room. Once decided on the best option they provided a quote, completed the job as planned, were friendly to have around and left things looking neat and tidy. Have used several times for a variety of jobs and would highly recommend.
I used Pete and his team to carry out the installation of my EV Charger. Delighted with the service i received from start to finish. I would certainly not hesitate in recommending Kingsway Electrical Ltd, a pleasure to do business with.
Following work certifying a solar PV system I can't recommend Kingsway Electrical enough. From initial contact to job complete was around 10 days. Clear communication from the outset, the guys turned up on time and quality of work was great. They even went above and beyond diagnosing an existing fault we had in the house. Thanks!
Hi Pete,I hope you are well, just wanted to let you know it’s 1 year since we started monitoring the solar today. In that 365 days we have generated 10302Kw. I’m very pleased with that. I’m sure your initial calculation stated between 6000-7000 so I’m delighted. The house is practically off grid. Also, the payments back in are more than I expected and I discounted them from my calculations when deciding to purchase. I’m a happy customer! Cheers Barry
Great, very knowledgeable and efficient service. Would recommend them to anyone.
We were a bit wary of any problems installing our solar power and battery but have to say every step of the procedure was handled in such a helpful and professional manner its been trouble free. Kingsway will keep you right through each stage and leave a very professional job. Great service and products working well. I would highly recommend this company
Solar Installation with battery. Kingsway were excellent and I would highly recommend them if you are thinking about solar panels. The whole process was simple right from the initial appointment. Everything was explained at a simple level so I could understand. During the installation, all team members were pleasant and considerate. They turned up on time, explained what they were doing, and tidied up after themselves. Excellent job and thank you for all the hard work.
Contacted Kingsway as our 7 year old solar panels stopped working after heavy rain in Nov/Dec. Pete visited to discuss problem and organise a team to investigate. Team arrived on time and each member introduced himself before work commenced, which greatly impressed me, I have to say. Fault soon identified and swiftly rectified. One panel had been damaged by local wildlife gaining access and nibbling a cable underneath, despite having protective mesh. Took a couple of visits and new, more secure mesh fitted. Great job guys and many thanks.
Excellent experience from quote to completion.During the initial visit to discuss products and assess where they would be located, all of the implications were discussed to ensure we understood and were happy with the options available to us.Once we chose Kingsway, on the day the installation took place, the team explained what they would be doing and made sure we were happy with location of cabling and the various pieces of equipment.Once installation completed, the system was tested fully with us as well as an overview of operating instructions. Really respected our property and were clean and tidy throughout.Follow up emails received promptly with all necessary completion certificates and user manuals.Highly professional and would not hesitate to recommend.
After a recommendation I got in touch with Kingsway regarding testing and commissioning my solar and battery set up. I must say it was a breath of fresh air dealing with Kingsway. From the first contact they were extremely helpful, spoke to me about my unique situation and how they could help. After agreeing a date, two engineers showed up on time and worked to a very high standard, leaving no mess whatsoever and talked me through everything as they went and before they left. Brilliant company who I can’t recommend highly enough.
I used Kingsway Electrical Ltd to carry testing and commissioning service of my solar system. I am really happy with the entire process, from initial consultation to completion. The team is knowledgeable, and the work was completed on time & tidied upon completion. I highly recommend Kingsway Electrical ltd to anyone considering a solar installation. Big thanks to Peter and Aaron.
Highly rate Kingsway electrical. Will highly recommend them to anyone. Attention to detail from the highly knowledgeable and friendly staff. They were a dream to deal with from start to finish and got all the relevant paperwork on time and I’m over the moon with the job. Even though it was a small domestic job they still done it. They can do all aspects of electrical work. I will be using them from now on. Thanks once again to Kingsway electrical.
Booked in for a small job before Christmas and they cancelled at last minute. Seems to have been result of miscommunication and lack of transparency as to what kind of work they take on . So can't speak to standard of work.
great service and delighted with the final results of our soalr and battery install
Kingsway Electrical Ltd carried out extensive testing and commissioning services on a solar photovoltaic system, installed additional safety features and produced all the necessary paperwork for the system to export to the grid.The company representatives were prompt, completed the work within time and tidied up upon completion.Excellent professional service from initial enquiry to completion.
Fantastic service from start to finish. Communication, workmanship, professionalism of the onsite staff, end result; all of the highest standard.
Initially employed Kingsway to install an ev charger with the view of going down the full solar route at a later date. From start to finish the whole experienced has been excellent. I thought the workmanship of the lads was very tidy and to the highest standards. Dealing with Pete has been good, I found him very patient when it comes to explaining and answering questions. Over all I would highly recommend Kingsway.
Pete came and we had a good discussion about where things would go and what to choose. We decided on solar panels and a battery. They gave us a very informative quote with links to all the components. The installation team were helpful and did a neat and tidy job. Would thoroughly recommend.
Pete Docherty responded proactively to our request for a solarPV with battery storage installation. After an exchange of data we had an early Zoom Meeting with screenshots from Google Earth showing what our system could look like. Once we were ready Kingsway delivered a competitive quotation after a site visit which has been benchmarked by our grant provider as best value in the market. All of the equipment offered is CE marked and has been designed and tested to International Standards.There are other companies who can provide technically superior systems but offered at uncompetitive prices in our opinion.The installation team consisting of salaried employees worked diligently to complete the work and the follow up communications to iron out wrinkles were top class.
Great job by Pete and team on our solar and battery installation. Peter was very knowledgeable and took the time to discuss what we wanted and made sure we got the specific hardware we were after.The install was done proficiently and to a high standard. By the end of day 2, we were generating solar to cook dinner! Everything was neat and tidy, cables routed through trunking and wiring. A team of three headed by Lewis came to install the job, all were friendly and knowledgable and answered my various questions. Additionally, it was great that Pete dropped by to introduce himself and explain a few things, and answer a few questions. All documentation required for HES and EST loans were processed and sent by the end of the week. Thank you Pete and team!
I used Kingsway Electrical for our Solar install using the Home energy Scotland HES interest free government loan. As an MCS registered installer Kingsway where able to advise me on the process involved and was happy for me to use the HES process.I had several quotes that all came in at a similar price but Peter used a more personalised process for obtaining a quote that let me ask questions and tailor the quote to my specific needs. Also for all the quotes i received Kingsway where the only ones to break down additional options clearly like bird netting and extended warranties so the pricing was very clear.The Install itself was carried out by 4 of Peter's team along with contracted roofers and scaffolding firm. All the tradesmen involved where polite, tidy and happy to answer questions and listen to my specific requirements.The system itself is working great and i'm very happy with the end result. All the best for the future Kingsway a job well done
Kingsway were the only people who were able to identify a problem with our PV solar system and fix it. Good value, professional and responsive
We recently decided to get Solar Panels, a battery and inverter installed at our house. Pete and the team at Kingsway Electrical were brilliant from start to finish. Pete was so knowledgeable and helpful from outset and spent time discussing our requirements and giving really helpful advice around what systems to use to ensure the best return on investment. Pete both supplied and installed the equipment and all on time and at a very competitive price. The other companies we approached for quotes were very sales-focussed and didn't have the same depth of knowledge as Pete, they really just wanted you to sign-up for their standard package and weren't interested in more bespoke installations.In summary, we could not have been happier with the entire service from Kingsway Electrical. Friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, professional and tidy too!!
Kingsway recently installed 18 PV solar panels, x3 5.2kw batteries and a 5kw inverter and I would highly recommend the company. All work was completed in 2 days to a high standard, with everything neatly finished. What was most impressive was the customer service, communications and explanations, first class at all times (not always the case with over trades we've used recently I'm afraid). As I say highly recommended.
Kingsway Electrical Ltd installed a 9 solar panels and battery storage system in our Church Hall last week. The job was done very efficiently and on the agreed dates. It was a professional job and the system is working well to date.
Would definitely use Kingsway again. Very professional from quote to invoice. Very tidy work and talked me through the installation from start to finish - I used them for the car charger after they completed the electrical installation for a heat pump and installed solar panels.
Pete is great to deal with, he discussed different solutions for installing 12 ceiling inserted downlighter on two dimmer switches to replace a single pendant light in a large room. Once decided on the best option they provided a quote, completed the job as planned, were friendly to have around and left things looking neat and tidy. Have used several times for a variety of jobs and would highly recommend.
I used Pete and his team to carry out the installation of my EV Charger. Delighted with the service i received from start to finish. I would certainly not hesitate in recommending Kingsway Electrical Ltd, a pleasure to do business with.
