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| − | = Select Suitable Service Provider = | + | |- |
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| − | Since the SPIS contains multiple components that might not be installed by one provider, it is verylikely that several stakeholders are involved in the maintenance of the SPIS. | + | === '''<span style="color:#879637;">2. Select Suitable Service Provider</span>''' === |
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| | + | Since the SPIS contains multiple components that might not be installed by one provider, it is very likely that several stakeholders are involved in the maintenance of the SPIS. |
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| | The following '''maintenance services''' are relevant: | | The following '''maintenance services''' are relevant: |
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| | *troubleshooting service (online, telephone). | | *troubleshooting service (online, telephone). |
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| − | Ideally the contract with the technical provider and/or company responsible for installation should include maintenance services. | + | Ideally the contract with the technical provider and / or company responsible for installation should include maintenance services. |
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| | In case of system failure, do not forget to check if there is warranty on the components and service. However, do not try to repair the defective component on your own. There is a risk of losing warranty! | | In case of system failure, do not forget to check if there is warranty on the components and service. However, do not try to repair the defective component on your own. There is a risk of losing warranty! |
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| | *decide and contract the service provider '''before the system starts operating'''. | | *decide and contract the service provider '''before the system starts operating'''. |
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| − | == Outcome / Product == | + | ==== '''<span style="color:#879637;">Outcome/Product</span>''' ==== |
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| | *Service contract. | | *Service contract. |
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| − | == Data requirements == | + | ==== '''<span style="color:#879637;">Data Requirements</span>''' ==== |
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| | *Quotations from service providers; | | *Quotations from service providers; |
| − | *contract details. | + | *Contract details. |
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| − | == People / Stakeholder == | + | ==== '''<span style="color:#879637;">People/Stakeholders</span>''' ==== |
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| | *Producers / producer groups; | | *Producers / producer groups; |
| − | *agricultural advisors; | + | *Agricultural advisors; |
| − | *technology and service providers (electricians, companies providing solar-powered systems). | + | *Technology and service providers (electricians, companies providing solar-powered systems). |
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| − | == Important issues == | + | ==== '''<span style="color:#879637;">Important Issues</span>''' ==== |
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| − | *Ideally the contract with technical provider and/or the company responsible for installation should include maintenance services. | + | *Ideally the contract with technical provider and / or the company responsible for installation should include maintenance services. |
| − | *Technology and service providers can provide valuable assistance/training, ask for it! | + | *Technology and service providers can provide valuable assistance / training, ask for it! |
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Since the SPIS contains multiple components that might not be installed by one provider, it is very likely that several stakeholders are involved in the maintenance of the SPIS.
Ideally the contract with the technical provider and / or company responsible for installation should include maintenance services.
In case of system failure, do not forget to check if there is warranty on the components and service. However, do not try to repair the defective component on your own. There is a risk of losing warranty!
In case of the solar panels, warranty means performance guarantee, which usually decreases with the years (e.g. 90% performance after 10 years, 80% performance after 20 years).
It is recommended to select an installer who can also provide maintenance services. If this is not possible, two or three quotations of different service providers should be obtained and compared:
