Solar PV Maintenance

Protect Your Investment. Maximise Your Energy Production. Maintain Safety & Compliance:

Your solar PV system is designed to provide reliable, clean energy for decades, but like any electrical installation, it requires regular maintenance to continue performing at its best.

At DoubleSix Drones, we provide comprehensive solar PV maintenance services for domestic, commercial and large-scale solar installations. Whether your system needs a routine health check, professional cleaning, fault diagnosis or inverter repair, our experienced team can help keep your system operating safely, efficiently and in line with industry best practices.

Regular maintenance not only maximises energy production but also helps reduce the risk of electrical faults, overheating and fire hazards, while supporting insurance requirements and demonstrating that your system is being responsibly maintained.

Annual Solar PV Maintenance

Regular servicing helps identify potential issues before they become costly failures.

Our annual maintenance inspections include:

  • Complete visual inspection of solar panels
  • Mounting system and fixings inspection.
  • Cabling and connector checks
  • Electrical safety inspection
  • Inverter health assessment
  • System performance review
  • Generation data analysis
  • Identification of damaged or deteriorating components
  • Recommendations for preventative maintenance

Routine servicing can improve system reliability, reduce unexpected downtime and help extend the lifespan of your solar investment.

Professional Solar Panel Cleaning

Over time, dirt, moss, algae, bird droppings and airborne pollution can reduce solar panel performance. Our professional cleaning service uses specialist equipment and non-abrasive techniques to safely remove contaminants, improve efficiency and support the ongoing safety and maintenance of your solar PV system

Benefits of professional solar panel cleaning include:

  • Removal of contaminants
  • Reduced risk of fire hazards and electrical faults
  • Improved energy generation
  • Early identification of potential issues
  • Supports insurance requirements
  • Helps maintain your installation

Cleaning can be booked as a one-off service or part of an annual maintenance programme

Inverter Checks & Repairs

Your inverter is the heart of your solar PV system, converting the electricity generated by your panels into usable power for your property.

Faulty inverters, loose electrical connections and overheating components can all increase the risk of system failure and, in some cases, present a fire hazard. Our experienced engineers carry out detailed diagnostics to ensure your inverter is operating safely, efficiently and within manufacturer specifications.

We provide:

  • Inverter diagnostics
  • Performance testing
  • Firmware and settings checks
  • Fault finding
  • Repair recommendations
  • Replacement of failed inverters where required

Thermal Inspections & Fault Detection

Using advanced thermal imaging technology, we can identify hidden defects that are often invisible during a standard visual inspection.

Thermal imaging is one of the most effective methods of identifying developing faults before they become serious safety concerns. Detecting overheating components early can significantly reduce the likelihood of electrical failures, equipment damage and potential fire incidents while helping maintain system efficiency.

Thermal inspections help detect:

  • Hot spots
  • Faulty solar cells
  • Damaged modules
  • Loose electrical connections
  • Underperforming panels
  • Bypass diode failures

Performance Monitoring & System Health Checks

If your system isn’t generating as much electricity as expected, we’ll carry out a full performance assessment to identify the cause

Where faults are identified, we provide a clear report outlining the issue, recommended remedial actions and any safety concerns requiring immediate attention. These reports can also assist building owners, facilities managers and insurers by demonstrating proactive maintenance of the solar installation.

Our engineers investigate:

  • Reduced generation
  • Unexpected performance drops
  • String performance
  • Component failures
  • Shading and environmental impact

Preventative Maintenance Plans

Our maintenance packages are designed to provide complete peace of mind throughout the year.

Preventative maintenance reduces the likelihood of unexpected failures, improves long-term performance and helps ensure your solar PV system continues to operate safely. For businesses, schools, warehouses and public buildings, routine maintenance can also support health and safety obligations, insurer expectations and asset management strategies

Plans can include:

  • Annual inspections
  • Scheduled Panel Cleaning
  • Thermal imaging surveys
  • Inverter servicing
  • Performance monitoring
  • Priority call-outs
  • Detailed maintenance reports

Why Choose DoubleSix Drones?

  • Experienced solar maintenance specialists
  • Advanced thermal imaging technology
  • Domestic & commercial experience
  • Honest advice and transparent reporting
  • Detailed maintenance records for compliance and insurance purposes
  • Safe, efficient working practices
  • Tailored maintenance packages to suit your system

Contact our team today to arrange a maintenance inspection or discuss a bespoke maintenance plan for your property.