Operations & Maintenance
We Built It to Last. Now We’ll Keep It Performing.
Drone infrared inspections, annual preventative maintenance and corrective repair for commercial and utility-scale solar systems across the Midwest—no matter who installed them.
FAA Part 107
Licensed drone pilots
Licensed Electrical
& mechanical contractor
Any Installer
We service systems we didn’t build
Your Solar Investment Deserves More Than a Warranty
A solar array is a 25-plus-year asset, and small problems—a failed bypass diode, a tripped string, a cracked module—quietly cost production every day they go unnoticed. Mid-America Solar’s new Operations & Maintenance division brings the same crews, equipment, and field discipline behind our construction work to the life of your system.
Our solar-specific service team provides comprehensive preventative and corrective O&M for commercial and utility-scale PV—identifying developing issues, maintaining equipment, documenting system condition, and keeping your assets operating at their full potential. Whether we installed your array or another contractor did, we’ll find what’s underperforming, tell you what it’s costing you, and fix it.
- Ground-mount
- Rooftop
- Carport
- Trackers
- Ground-mount
- Rooftop
- Carport
- Trackers
Aerial Infrared Inspection Services
DRONE THERMOGRAPHY · SITEMARK ANALYSIS · ACTIONABLE RESULTS
Mid-America Solar uses advanced drone-based infrared (IR) thermography and Sitemark’s industry-leading analysis platform to deliver detailed, actionable reports that identify failures, quantify their impact, and recommend corrective actions.
Detect Problems Early
Identify hot spots, failed modules, and electrical issues before they impact production.
Maximize Energy Output
Reduce downtime and improve long-term performance with a prioritized list of what to fix first.
Protect Your Investment
Extend system life, document warranty claims, and avoid costly, cascading failures.
Detailed, Actionable Reports
Sitemark-powered findings at the module level, each with a recommended corrective action.
Every Inspection Includes
- FAA Part 107 drone operation and flight planning
- High-resolution RGB and radiometric thermal imagery
- 100% accessible-array aerial inspection
- Data upload and processing through Sitemark
- Module-level, geolocated anomaly identification
- Hot spot, bypass diode, and electrical issue detection
- Soiling, shading, and obstruction identification (where detectable)
- Severity prioritization and estimated production impact
- Detailed PDF report with corrective-action recommendations
- CSV / anomaly export available on request
From Flight to Fix in Four Steps
1
Request & Plan
Tell us your system size and location. We confirm pricing and plan the flight around irradiance and site access.
2
Fly & Capture
Our Part 107 pilots capture thermal and RGB imagery of every accessible module.
3
Analyze & Report
Sitemark processes the data; you receive a prioritized, geolocated anomaly report.
4
Repair & Verify
Our licensed crews fix what we find, then re-fly to verify—at 50% of the original inspection price.
Solar Operations & Maintenance
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT · MAXIMIZE PRODUCTION · REDUCE DOWNTIME
Mid-America Solar provides comprehensive preventative and corrective O&M services for commercial and utility-scale PV systems. Our solar-specific service team helps identify developing issues, maintain equipment, document system condition, and keep assets operating at their full potential.
Maximize Performance
Identify and resolve issues before they impact production.
Protect Your Investment
Extend system life and avoid costly failures.
Expert Field Support
An experienced solar service team with rapid response capabilities.
Clear, Actionable Reports
Detailed documentation and recommendations to keep your system performing.
What Your Annual O&M Service Includes
System Performance
- Remote monitoring review
- Production/performance assessment
- Review of active system alarms
- Identification of abnormal inverter/string performance
- Annual performance summary
Preventative Maintenance
- Annual on-site system inspection
- Module and array visual inspection
- Racking and structural inspection
- Inverter inspection
- Combiner/disconnect inspection
- Visible wiring and connector inspection
- Equipment enclosure inspection
- Vegetation/soiling assessment
- Torque/connection inspection where appropriate
- General site condition documentation
Electrical & Safety
- Visual AC/DC electrical inspection
- Disconnect and labeling inspection
- Grounding/bonding inspection
- Signs of overheating or damaged equipment
- Conduit/wiring condition
- Equipment access and safety concerns
Documentation
- Digital inspection report
- Photographic documentation
- Identified deficiencies
- Recommended corrective actions
- Repair prioritization
- Annual system condition report
O&M + IR Package
THE COMPLETE SOLAR ASSET SOLUTION
Combine annual O&M with an aerial infrared inspection to proactively identify issues, confirm system health, and maximize long-term production.
- Annual O&M service
- Drone IR thermography inspection
- Detailed Sitemark report
- Prioritized corrective actions
- Package pricing available
Problems With Your Existing Solar System?
Removals, reinstalls, troubleshooting, and repairs—our service crews are equipped to keep your commercial, agricultural, or utility array online.
Removal & Reinstall
New roof, building addition, or site change? We safely remove, store, and reinstall your array so the project can move forward.
Remediation & Insurance Claims
We work directly with financiers and insurers to correct improperly installed systems and repair storm or claim damage.
Monitoring Troubleshooting
Lost communication or missing data? We resolve monitoring issues—often remotely, without a truck roll.
Electrical & Technical Troubleshooting
Inverter faults, string outages, and wiring and grid issues are diagnosed and repaired by licensed electricians.
Interconnection Program Transfers
Switching utility programs? We install the required hardware and coordinate meter changes to keep you compliant.
Warranty, Upgrades & More
Recalls and warranty replacements, hardware and firmware upgrades, Critter Guard, battery add-ons, and EV chargers.
Mid-America Solar was incredibly helpful when our solar inverter needed to be replaced under warranty. The original installer had gone out of business, leaving us with very few options when our system stopped generating power … Their follow-up, responsiveness, and customer service were outstanding. We are extremely grateful that we found them and reached out for help. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, our solar system is generating power again.
— Stephen M.
Common Questions
Do you service systems Mid-America Solar didn’t install?
Yes. We inspect, maintain, and repair commercial, agricultural, and utility systems regardless of the original installer.
What’s the difference between an IR inspection and an annual O&M program?
An aerial IR inspection is a drone thermography flight with a Sitemark anomaly report—a fast, module-level health check. An annual O&M program adds remote monitoring review, an on-site preventative maintenance inspection, electrical and safety checks, and a yearly system condition report. Combine both with our O&M + IR Package.
How soon will I get my report?
Standard turnaround is 2–5 days. Rush 48-hour reports are available for an additional 25%.
What areas do you serve?
We’re headquartered in Marshall, Michigan. Sites within 75 miles have no mobilization fee; beyond that, mobilization is $1.25/mile round trip.
Can you fix the issues the inspection finds?
Yes. Our licensed crews quote corrective work on a time-and-materials basis and can re-fly afterward to verify the repair, at 50% of the original inspection price.
Request an Inspection or Service Call
Tell us about your system and what you need. Our O&M team will follow up with pricing and scheduling.