Operations & Maintenance
Natural Disaster Remediation
Prepare for the Unexpected
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Natural disasters—including hail, high winds, flooding, lightning, and severe storms—can damage solar energy systems and disrupt performance.
Arch's professional remediation services help identify damage, address safety concerns, restore system functionality, and minimize costly downtime.
From detailed inspections and testing to repairs and equipment replacement, our experienced solar operations and maintenance team helps owners and operators protect their investment and safely return their systems to optimal performance.
Service Offerings
Wind Damage
- Inspection of panels, racking, and wiring
- Balance of system components after high wind events
- Drone imaging for identification of compromised components
- Temporary stabilization and follow up repair planning
Fire Damage
- Inspection of heat-exposed modules, wiring harnesses, and components
- Thermal imaging to identify hot spots or compromised circuits
- Removal of damaged equipment and coordination of replacement
Snow, Ice, & Hail
- Structural inspection of modules and mounting systems
- Verification of tracker alignment, motor function, and tolerances
- Ice removal services and performance recovery assessments
Lightning Strike
- Grounding and bonding inspections following strike events
- Testing of inverters, transformers, and lines for surge-related failures
- Repair and replacement planning with root cause reporting
Storm & Flood
- Inspect incoming equipment for damage, conformity, and documents
- Confirm serial numbers, certifications, and factory test records
Wildfire Smoke & Ash
- Module cleaning specializing in ash, soot, and particulate buildup
- Inverter and HVAC filter changes due to reduced air quality
- System performance validation after air quality related derates
Preventative Hardening
- Pre-season inspection (fire, storm, winter seasons)
- Reinforcement of racking, wire management, or grounding systems
- Development of disaster prep plans for long-term risk reduction
Before
& After
Natural disasters can cause extreme physical damage to solar arrays and their components. This slider shows a side by side of a broken U-joint before and after repair by our O&M technicians.
Emergency Response
- On-demand mobilization to support critical operational disruptions
- Emergency stabilization of unsafe equipment and debris-heavy zones
- Coordination with utilities, insurers, and local safety authorities
Insurance Support
- Damage documentation, photo logs, and technical reports
- Cost estimation for repairs or replacements
- Collaboration with insurance to ensure accurate loss validation
Post Event Reporting
- String and inverter level diagnostics to quantify production losses
- IV curve tracing and thermal inspection to verify equipment health
- Comprehensive reporting for owners, insurers, and asset managers
Where We Service
With a national reach, Arch O&M will service all solar systems within the continental United States.
Our trained technicians travel to your site to address all preventative or corrective maintenance issues.
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