Chris Martell from GSES explains why half of the solar systems they check have issues — and 15% aren’t working at all. He reveals common hidden faults, why standard monitoring often misses them, and how GSES’s Diagno tool helps asset owners detect problems early and protect returns.Key topics: 0:00 Intro – GSES’s work with NSW Government and 700 solar assets2:02 GSES history, training, and founder recognition6:04 Consulting and renewable procurement projects9:20 Why O&M is undervalued in the industry10:34 The “maintenance-free” solar myth16:10 Common faults in inspections17:22 50% have issues, 15% serious faults23:20 How Diagno turns data into natural language alerts26:44 Council case study – multiple platforms, hidden failures31:26 “Get Fixed” feature for contractor quotes34:02 Race 2030 fire risk detection upgrades40:10 Cost benefits of proactive fault detection48:42 The financial impact of undetected faults57:35 Remote inspection capabilities1:08:44 Final advice for solar owners and managersFor more tools, calculators, and answers to all your energy questions, visit https://yourenergyanswers.comAnd read more on this topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/50-of-solar-systems-have-problems-inside-the-real-om-challenges-ep43/Your Energy SocialsInstagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answersTikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswersFacebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswersTwitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswersLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media#SolarEnergy #SolarMaintenance #CleanEnergy #EnergySavings #RenewableEnergy

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