Ongoing Maintenance & Monitoring
Sheffield Cold Storage — Sheffield, South Yorkshire | Completed 2022
Client
Sheffield Cold Storage
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
System Size
350 kWp Existing
Completed
2022
A 350 kWp system installed by another contractor required professional maintenance and monitoring to address underperformance issues. Bee Solar took over the O&M contract and restored the system to design output within three months.
The Challenge
The system was underperforming by 23% compared to design predictions. Thermal imaging revealed multiple high-resistance connections, and vegetation growth had created new shading patterns not present at installation. The original installer had ceased trading, leaving no warranty support.
Our Solution
Bee Solar implemented a comprehensive maintenance programme including electrical remedial work, connector replacement, vegetation management, panel cleaning, and inverter firmware updates. A new monitoring platform was installed with automated fault alerts and monthly performance reporting.
Project Results
Generation restored to 98% of design predictions within 90 days
Annual revenue recovery of £19,000 from lost generation
Fault response time reduced from 5 days to under 4 hours
Insurance-compliant maintenance records for building owner
Extended inverter warranty through certified servicing programme
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From first call to switch-on, we make going solar simple, transparent, and stress-free.
Free Site Survey
We visit your site, assess your roof, shading, and electrical infrastructure. No obligation, no pressure — just honest data.
1–2 hoursBespoke Design & Quote
Our engineers design a system tailored to your building, usage profile, and budget. You receive a detailed proposal with ROI projections.
3–5 daysProfessional Installation
Our MCS-certified team installs your system with minimal disruption. We handle grid connection, paperwork, and commissioning.
2–6 weeksNo obligation. We typically respond within 24 hours.