Repowering PV panels

Revamping photovoltaic systems

Modules of existing photovoltaic systems may need to be replaced for different reasons. Usually, these repowering or revamping interventions are caused by:

• Faulty photovoltaic panels, usually installed between 2010 and 2011
• Theft in photovoltaic systems
• Broken photovoltaic modules due to hail or fire

However, renovations could be convenient even just to replace modules that have been in use for at least 10 years with more efficient ones. Photovoltaic modules are subject to natural wear, which, in the worst case scenario, can be of 10% in 10 years.

For Feed-in tariff systems, GSE (Gestore Servizi Energia –Italy’s Energy Service Company) has provided a specific technical documentation (click here to download it) to regulate the replacement of modules and other system components.
The first thing to do is to check that the products have all the required certifications.

FuturaSun provides a complete range of modules for revamping photovoltaic systems, with all the certificates required by GSE for renovation works.