Defined term
Solar pest damage
Solar pest damage is a documented observation of a site or equipment condition that may warrant system-specific maintenance review.
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Definition
Solar pest damage is a documented observation of a site or equipment condition that may warrant system-specific maintenance review.
Verified August 28, 2026
Why it matters
Record the observed condition and use the system's O&M process instead of treating an observation as a diagnosis.
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Primary sources
- U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information: NREL/TP-7A40-73822, PV and Energy Storage O&M Best Practices, 3rd ed., § 5.1, § 5.7.1, and Appendix B, report pp. 11–12, 27–29, 107
Revision NREL/TP-7A40-73822, 3rd edition · Source event as of December 21, 2018 · Ontology accessed August 28, 2026 · Ontology verified August 28, 2026
- U.S. Department of Energy: DOE FEMP, Life Cycle of Photovoltaic Systems: Operate and Maintain an Existing Photovoltaic System, Perform Preventive Operation and Maintenance — General tips for operation and maintenance
Revision DOE FEMP page modified 2026-05-20 · Source event as of May 20, 2026 · Ontology accessed August 28, 2026 · Ontology verified August 28, 2026