After investing a substantial amount of money in a solar PV system, are you sure your system would pass a rigorous test, aligned with requirements from major insurance
companies?
With an installation base of more than 500 solar PV systems and being recognised as one of the Top Solar Companies in South Africa by MyBroadband, the AWPower Solar Systems Audit was designed along guidelines supplied by a leading insurance group.
This comprises of an objective Risk Analysis for a residential or commercial solar PV installation of up to 100kWp (larger subject to quotation) in size, with a focused review of the following:
- Was the system designed correctly for its intended use?
- Were appropriate equipment and materials used?
- Is the workmanship conforming to appropriate levels of quality?
- Does the installation conform to all safety and legal requirements?
- Review of warranties, maintenance & support currently in place.
- Is the system currently performing at its peak?
- Is there a plan for coping with seasonal fluctuations to ensure performance and long life?
- Are there any signs of wear and tear that will need attention?
60-Point Risk Analysis Checklist with Scorecard
A 60-point Risk Analysis Checklist will provide a score out of 100% on the following categories:
A. Documentary proof of warranties, signoffs for COC & SSEG, and maintenance.
B. Solar Panels – Quality & replacement availability
C. Solar Panels – Risk of Theft
D. Solar Panels – Risk of Fire
E. Solar Panels – Efficiency & Safety
F. Inverter – Risk, safety, conformance, efficiencies
G. Batteries – Risk, safety, conformance, efficiencies
H. Switchgear – Risk, safety, conformance.
I. System Settings – Safe & efficient operation
Red flags will be raised for any item that would be considered a risk.
Cost for Solar Systems Audit is
R3 278.50 (incl. VAT) (Cape Town Area)
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receive an on-site Solar Systems Audit at the start of your subscription period.
Confirm your audit by emailing us at info@awpower.co.za
South Africans making big mistakes with batteries
South Africans with backup power batteries should avoid keeping them fully charged for long periods as this can degrade their long-term health or cause inaccuracies in battery level readings.
Solar power company AWPower has told MyBroadband that its customers were often apprehensive about discharging their batteries deeply, even if they could be recharged with self-generated power.
A part of this concern might have developed from the many years of consumer experience with lead-acid and gel batteries, neither of which were designed for a deep depth of discharge (DoD).