NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Board Certification PVIP Question # 43 Topic 5 Discussion

NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Board Certification PVIP Question # 43 Topic 5 Discussion

PVIP Exam Topic 5 Question 43 Discussion:
Question #: 43
Topic #: 5

A homeowner is concerned that a 6kWdc PV system might be experiencing a performance issue. The homeowner has noticed what appears to be declining production. The installer analyzes the following data acquisition system (DAS) results for each year since the installation:

PVIP Question 43

Given the data, which is the MOST likely conclusion to draw?


A.

The system has experienced above-average degradation and a module warranty claim should be explored.


B.

A combination of normal module degradation combined with cloudy weather has caused lower output in the past few years.


C.

There is a problem with the DAS because the peak sun hours do not correlate with production values and the das should be repaired.


D.

There is an intermittent inverter failure that is causing production to be lower than expected and the inverter should be repaired.


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