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.
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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
Hawaii Solar Boom
Installation Quality Issues
Employee Training
O&M = Operations and Maintenance
PPA = Power Purchase Agreement
CEM = Certified Energy Manager
CEA = Certified Energy Auditor
Reach out to Frederick Brooks here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fred-brooks
Website: www.pacificpanelcleaners.com
Email: fred@pacificpanelcleaners.com
Podcast with Eric Woodruff CEM
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
www.heatspring.com/sean
www.solarsean.com/esip

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