Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast

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Solar Maintenance and Thermal Imaging with Fred Brooks🤙 of Pacific Panel Cleaners

Solar Maintenance and Thermal Imaging with Fred Brooks🤙 of Pacific Panel Cleaners19. Aug.40 Min.

Frederick Brooks, founder of Pacific Panel Cleaners in Hawaii, discusses solar photovoltaic operations and maintenance, covering proper panel cleaning methods, deionized cleaning solutions, and common installation errors. He explains his certifications in energy management and auditing, then details how thermal imaging and drone technology identify failed diodes, malfunctioning microinverters, and soiling patterns across solar arrays, improving maintenance efficiency and warranty claims.

Topics Covered

Pacific Panel Cleaners

Solar Panel Cleaning

Deionized Cleaning Solutions

O&M Contracts

PPA Responsibilities

CEM Certification

CEA Certification

Thermal Imaging

Drone Inspections

Diode Failure Detection