If you installed solar panels on your home roof to save money on electrical usage, you may not be receiving the wattage that you purchased!

Solar panel wattage decreases due to a number of reasons, including high resistance diodes, hail damage to panels, and an accumulaltion of dust/dirt that obstructs a clear light source. In some instances, the resulting damage could void your manufacturer's warranty. 

To protect your solar panel investment, annual inspections are necessary so that any power loss to the system can be identified. Based upon the inspection report, repairs may be necessary to restore your system to its original capacity. Or perhaps you will need to file a warranty claim with your solar panel maintenance company or manufacturer. 

The most cost effective method of inspecting your roof mounted solar panels is by a drone equipped with thermal imaging. This highly sophisticated method will identify most issues related to the decrease in power generation. A drone solar panel inspection and report will give the homeowner an overview of the solar panel’s efficiency along with recommendations for improving the wattage output of the panels. This drone inspection is accomplished at a fraction of the cost and time for a manual inspection. 

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