Ensuring Peak Performance and ROI
Ensure your energy systems are operating at peak performance with CalCom Energy’s comprehensive operations and maintenance services. From routine care to proactive repairs and upkeep, we’ve got you covered.
Our services include...
System Monitoring & Performance Optimization
- Daily Performance Monitoring & Issue Resolution
- Utility Bill Audits & Savings Analysis
- Financial Reporting & ROI Optimization
Preventative & Reactive Maintenance
- Routine Preventative Maintenance & Inspections
- On-Site Repairs & Emergency Response
- Warranty Claims Management
System Retrofits & Repairs
- Inverter Fuse Replacements
- DAS Breaker Repairs
- Solar Panel & Racking Repairs
- Theft Damage & Component Replacements
- Electrical Component & Wiring Fixes
- Major Electrical Component Retrofits
- Aging Solar Site Assessments & Upgrades
- Equipment Replacements & System Enhancements
Utility & Compliance Support
- Grid Interconnection & Compliance Assistance
- Utility Rate Schedule Optimization
- Suboptimal Metering & Billing Error Corrections
“They listened to what our challenges were. Their team of people came out and visited the dairy, looked around, and came up with solutions that I wouldn’t have come up with myself.”
Bar 20 Dairy
“Working with the CalCom Operations & Maintenance department has been beneficial. Through remote diagnostics, we were able to eliminate the need for a lengthy warranty contract. The attentive customer service and remote capabilities allowed us to save money through the lifetime of the solar system.”
Lakeside Dairy
“CalCom Energy was a great pick for our solar project. Initially we received a $300,000+ interconnection invoice from PG&E. But thanks to CalCom, who advocated on our behalf with the CPUC, we were able to eliminate the SCADA recloser requirement and save our dairy over $150,000 in PG&E interconnection costs. This was a big win for Ag customers and Dairies looking to install solar. We are appreciative of the customer advocacy work CalCom does and would absolutely recommend CalCom to other dairymen.”
Zonneveld Dairy and Farms
“We have multiple projects with CalCom. They understand our industry and their product knowledge is top-notch. …Anybody who I have communication with when we’re planning, when they’re constructing, or when we’re talking about different ideas are very knowledgeable about their product. They’re very knowledgeable about the solar industry. It’s nice to lean on them.”
Pac-Ag
“CalCom Energy is one of the only agriculture-based solar companies that has proven experience installing single-axis trackers. Their partnership with NEXTracker and their knowledge of single-axis tracking technology and net metering aggregation projects gave me the confidence to move forward with them.”
Pac-Ag
“They are engaged in the arena. That’s what I liked about CalCom. They have Valley guys who understand ag and have ag connections in some way. It’s not just “We have some solar that will save you money.’ They look at what we do and how we operate and say, ‘This could help in this manner because of this.’ They understood that it’s a partnership. ‘How do we work through wet years?’ They understood our operations.”
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Energy Solutions from CalCom
Standard Preventative Maintenance Scope
Eyes-on Monitoring
- Frequent monitoring of system outages including inverters, production meter, trackers, weather station, and communication equipment
- Timely customer communication and scheduling of on-site troubleshooting billed at Time and Material rates.
- Performance level monitoring of individual inverters and strings*
- Remote resolution attempts of offline inverters and tracker equipment when appropriate*
*dependent on system configuration
Grounds Maintenance Inspection
- Inspect site for excessive vegetation
- Inspect and document any signs of vandalism
- Inspect grounds for rodent or other pest issues
- Inspect fence line
- Inspect gates and locks
Electrical Inverter Inspection
- Inspect the condition of all inverters and interior components
- Clean interior and exterior, remove dust and debris
- Evaluate wiring connections, tighten and retorque as needed
- Check fuses, and if applicable clean filters
Combiner Box Inspection
- Inspect and clean interior and exterior of combiner boxes
- Evaluate all wiring connections within the combiner, retorque and retighten if necessary
- Document if heat-related issues within combiners are present
Switchgear Inspection
- Clean (vacuum) interior and exterior of switchgear
- Inspect, tighten, and retorque if necessary: bussing connectors, circuit breaker connections, all switchgear internal wiring connections
Control Panel Inspection
- Clean (vacuum) control panels—check power supplies, modems, and all monitoring equipment within cabinet
- Inspect all wiring connections within control panels, retorque or re-tighten all wiring connections if necessary
- Verify control panels are responsive and active
Fixed-tilt Racking Inspection (if applicable)
- Inspect for evidence of erosion (water runoff, etc.)
- Check structural integrity, and correct torque as needed
- Check for corrosion
Single-axis Tracker Racking Inspection (if applicable)
- Inspect condition of main driveline, including foundation, module driveline, zerk fittings, pest intrusion, and wire management
- Inspect motor condition
- Self-powered controller check (Nextracker only)
- Nextracker control unit check (Nextracker only)
- Weather station inspection
- Correct tracker drift (sync trackers)
PV Wiring Inspection
- Inspect PV wiring for binding, slack, or abnormal wear caused by exposed weather conditions
- Check and inspect wire management; replace wire management components if necessary
AC Disconnect Inspection
- Clean (vacuum) interior and exterior of AC disconnect to remove all debris
- Inspect all wiring connections and retorque and tighten if necessary
Electrical Panel Board Inspection
- Clean (vacuum) interior and exterior of panel boards
- Inspect all wiring connections, tighten and torque if needed
- Verify circuit breaker connections are clean and proper, retorque and tighten breaker connections within bussing if necessary
Transformer Inspection (if client-owned only)
- Clean (vacuum) interior and exterior of transformers—remove all dust and debris
- Check all internal wiring connections, retorque and tighten connections if necessary
- Check fittings/oil pressure if wet
- Check connections within the transformer, tighten and retorque connections if necessary
- Inspect connections to the transformer winding to check for irregularities
- Inspect foundation/bollards/pad
Monitoring Equipment Inspection
- Open and inspect DAS Cabinet—check for debris or damage, clean and vacuum
- Inspect each component within the cabinet and verify operation and functionality
- Inspect fuses for continuity
- Inspect fuse holders/blocks for abnormal wear or damage
- Verify GHI and POA sensors are operational and reporting correctly
- Inspect conduit runs into cabinet and foundation around communications
- Visually inspect radios or any additional IT support onsite
- Check inverter production with data logger/production meter