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Solar Maintenance & O&M — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common upkeep doubts for homes, apartments, businesses and PM Surya Ghar systems—powered by Jashsun.

Technicians cleaning solar panels and checking inverters

What we cover

Panel cleaning (manual/RO/robotic)

Inverter & junction checks

PR/IV tests & thermography

Earthing & surge protection audits

Remote monitoring & reports

Who we serve

  • Homes & apartments (including RWAs)
  • Commercial & industrial facilities
  • PM Surya Ghar installations
  • New plants & legacy upgrades

Your maintenance questions—answered

Clean, well-inspected systems produce more power and last longer. Soiling, bird droppings and pollution can shave off 15–25% of yield if left unattended.

Typically every 3–4 months. In coastal/dusty zones, consider bi-monthly. Use soft water and non-abrasive methods to protect glass and coatings.

  1. Panel wash & visual inspection
  2. Inverter health, update checks & logs
  3. DC/AC cabling, MC4 & torque checks
  4. Earthing continuity & SPD review
  5. Generation review with quick tips

Monthly or bi-monthly cleaning plus a quarterly electrical audit (IV/PR, thermography). High-dust sites may require weekly light cleaning..

  1. Scheduled cleaning with proof photos
  2. String-level monitoring & reports
  3. Thermography to detect hotspots early
  4. Spares coordination & replacement support
  5. SLA-based response and uptime targets

Indicative planning (varies by site & scope):

  1. Homes: ~₹500–₹1,000 per kW/yr
  2. Commercial: ~₹300–₹800 per kW/yr

You’ll get an itemised proposal after a quick assessment.

  1. Note the error code and time.
  2. Check DC/AC isolators and MCBs.
  3. Verify Wi-Fi/monitoring connection.
  4. Share a photo/video with Jashsun support for quick triage.

Many alarms are transient and resolved during routine service.

No—following the manufacturer’s care guidelines and using competent service providers helps protect warranties. Keep service records and photos.

Install anti-bird mesh where needed, trim nearby branches, and ensure safe walkways for periodic cleaning. We can add drip guards and signage where appropriate.

Yes. Sustained PR and fewer breakdowns mean more generation, shorter payback and healthier lifetime IRR.

Follow bi-annual service, keep bills, photos and service proofs handy for any verification. Clean panels gently; avoid abrasive tools.

Yes. We set up dashboards (where supported) and share monthly health reports with alerts for underperformance.