The type of PV system plays a key role while preparing the operation and maintenance plan. PV systems have many variables to be considered during O & M. such as ;installation methods : roof top or ground mounted system, type of use, which could be on grid or off grid system.In addition to location and meteorological data.
The operation and maintenance tasks and plans are more complicated in case of ground-mounted solar PV systems comparing to rooftop systems. Since ground-mounted systems have more factors and components to take into account while doing O&M due to their large capacity in general.
Location and meteorological data highly affect the system components life and the generated power, ex. In harsh environments, the components health decline with time more rapidly than its rate in mild environmental conditions. Which requires more attention during operation and while performing maintenance