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Do photovoltaic systems need maintenance?

The expansion of photovoltaic systems emphasizes the crucial requirement for effective operations and maintenance, drawing insights from advanced maintenance approaches evident in the wind industry. This review systematically explores the existing literature on the management of photovoltaic operation and maintenance.

Should a building-mounted PV system have an O&M plan?

Typically, the O&M plan of the building-mounted PV system should be an integral part of the O&M plan of the building. This risk stems from working at heights and on the (roof) structure onto which a PV system is installed, where there is a risk of falls.

Are O&M processes for PV systems fully structured?

Compared to well-established technologies such as hydro, thermal, and wind, the O&M processes for PV systems are not yet fully structured in many operating companies . In particular, the wind industry has made substantial progress in O&M, as evidenced by the extensive research landscape.

Does a small company care about the manufacturing process of PV modules?

A small company devoted to PV systems design and installation (either small BIPV systems or large PV plants at MW scale) will not pay much attention to the manufacturing process of the PV module that is being installed.

What should be included in an O&M programme of a PV plant?

An O&M programme of a PV plant thus should foresee a certain number of spare part stocks of the plant equipment, especially the key ones such as PV modules, inverters, tracker components (if applicable) and transform-ers.

How competitive is PV plant operation & maintenance?

The world of PV plant operation and maintenance (O&M) is increasingly competitive, reflected clearly by a significant drop in the O&M service fee over the last decade; e.g. Bloomberg New Energy Finance has reported a drop of 73% of average full-scope O&M price in Europe be-tween 2011 and 2017.