For companies operating solar power plants and wind turbines, maintenance is not optional — it is essential. An uncleaned panel reduces output, a neglected inverter fails, and a delayed response turns into lost revenue. On top of that, sites are often remote and difficult to reach.
In this post we explain how we solve three critical needs specific to the energy sector: a planned maintenance schedule, digital checklists in the field, and equipment warranty tracking.
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Periodic Maintenance Planning: Set the Annual Schedule Once
Solar plants require regular panel cleaning, cable inspection and inverter maintenance. Wind turbines cannot skip lubrication, brake system checks and blade inspections.
In FieldCo, a maintenance plan for an energy facility is set up as follows:
1. Define maintenance intervals: Set separate periods for each type — quarterly panel cleaning, six-monthly electrical inspection, annual general service.
2. Schedule future maintenance in the calendar: Define a 1- or 2-year planning horizon. The system automatically creates work orders on the scheduled dates.
3. Receive reminders: When a maintenance date approaches, you receive an automatic notification so you can plan the field crew in advance.
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Mobile Checklist: Prepare Before the Visit, Answer on Site
Maintenance at an energy facility is not just showing up and looking around. Every checkpoint must be recorded, measurements must be logged and photos must be taken.
In FieldCo you prepare a checklist for each maintenance type in advance:
- Was the panel surface cleaned?
- Is there corrosion at connection points?
- What is the inverter output voltage (V)?
- Is the oil level sufficient in the wind turbine?
- Has the earthing cable been checked?
When the field crew opens the work order, these questions appear ready in the mobile app. The technician answers each question, enters measurement values and adds photos. When the work order is closed, the checklist is archived as a PDF and can be shared instantly on request.
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Inverter, Battery and Panel Records: Never Lose a Warranty Date
Dozens — sometimes hundreds — of pieces of equipment operate on a site. When does which inverter's warranty expire? Which panel was installed on which date? When should battery replacement be planned?
In FieldCo you create a device card for each piece of equipment:
- Equipment details: Brand, model, serial number, installation date
- Warranty date: You receive an automatic alert as the warranty expiry approaches
- Maintenance history: All checklists and service records for that equipment accumulate in one place
- Photo archive: Installation photos and before/after fault images are linked to the equipment card
When an insurance or warranty claim arises, the full history is available from one screen.
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Conclusion
For solar plants and wind energy facilities — maintenance planning, field checklists and equipment tracking are all on one platform with FieldCo. Your maintenance history is complete, your equipment warranties are tracked, and your field team arrives at every visit with a ready-made checklist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are maintenance intervals defined for a solar plant?
In FieldCo you define a separate period for each maintenance type (panel cleaning, electrical inspection, general service, etc.). The system automatically creates work orders on the scheduled dates and sends you a reminder.
Which questions will the field team answer during maintenance?
The checklist you prepared in advance opens automatically in the mobile app with the work order. The technician answers each question, enters measurements and adds photos on site.
How is inverter and panel warranty tracking done?
A device card is created in FieldCo for each piece of equipment, recording the installation date, warranty period and serial number. The system automatically alerts you as the warranty expiry approaches.
How is a maintenance report submitted?
When the work order is closed, the checklist, measurement values and photos are archived as a PDF and can be shared instantly with an insurance company or investor.
Field service management software guide: periodic maintenance, checklists, equipment tracking →
