Weathering the storm: Protects solar assets from heavy rainfall risk

The Rain Risk: Understanding the Impacts

While solar systems are built to withstand Australia’s climate, prolonged or intense rainfall can disrupt performance in several ways:

• Energy Generation Loss

• Inverter and Electrical Damage

• Structural & Safety Hazards

• Post-Rain Soiling

Agile Energy’s Approach: Built for Weather Resilience Agile Energy doesn’t just install systems —we take end-to-end ownership of performance, from initial design through to long-term operations. Our integrated platform protects assets and maximises returns even in challenging weather conditions.

1. Smart Design for Resilience

All systems are designed with flood zones, drainage paths, and panel tilt angles in mind. Inverters and critical switchgear are elevated above known flood risk levels. We use high-IP rated equpment and sealed connections as standard.

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2. Remote Monitoring with Intelligent  Alerts

All Agile-installed systems come with real-time monitoring, enabling:

• Immediate detection of inverter trips or irregular output

• String-level diagnostics to pinpoint underperformance

• Alerting during/after storm events for fast intervention

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3. Proactive Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Agile conducts pre- and post-storm inspections at key times of year. Panel cleaning, thermal imaging, and electrical testing are scheduled after major weather events.

Clients receive performance reports that highlight weather-related impacts and rectification actions taken.

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4. Warranty & Insurance Support

Our asset management team helps navigate equipment warranties and insurance claims in the event of storm related damage.

We provide root-cause diagnostics to support claim documentation and reduce disputes.

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5. Performance Guarantees with Real Accountability

Agile offers generation-linked agreements with performance warranties—backed by full transparency and active management, not just static reporting. We flag generation shortfalls early and take corrective action long before year-end reconciliations.

Case Study

• Client Type: National Healthcare Group Location: NSW regional facilities

• Challenge: Multi-site generation drop following autumn storms

• Agile’s Response: Identified 3 inverters at risk of water ingress across two sites Dispatched field teams for immediate fault isolation and waterproofing Initiated panel cleaning and string-level recalibration Restored >95% of expected yield within 10 days post-storm

How do we help you

• Maintain generation targets even in variable seasons

• Protect equipment and prolong asset life

• Avoid surprise costs from storm-related faults

• Meet sustainability and financial reporting obligations

Let’s Future-Proof Your System

With more volatile weather on the horizon, the question isn’t if your solar system will face challenges—but whether you’ll be ready. Agile Energy delivers the technical depth, monitoring intelligence, and operational responsiveness that modern energy assets demand.