Solar PV System O&M Manual
Professional O&M documentation for solar photovoltaic installations. Upload your MCS certificate, commissioning records and G98/G99 notification — we compile a complete handover package that protects your client's warranty and energy yield.
What is a Solar PV O&M Manual?
A solar PV O&M manual is the handover document for a photovoltaic installation — covering the array, inverter, battery storage where installed, generation metering, and DNO notification. It provides the building owner with the documentation needed to evidence MCS certification, validate equipment warranties, understand system operating parameters, and schedule preventive maintenance to protect long-term energy yield. Without a correctly compiled handover document, contractors risk warranty disputes and client dissatisfaction when system performance questions arise.
Project-OM provides O&M documentation support for contractors across the UK. Upload your project documents and receive a professional O&M manual, ready for handover.
Why O&M documentation matters for solar PV installations
- MCS certification requires that commissioning documentation is issued to the client at handover — a structured O&M manual is the professional way to deliver this requirement and protect both the contractor and the client.
- Equipment warranties on PV modules and inverters typically require evidence of correct installation and commissioning to be valid — the O&M manual provides this record and is essential if a warranty claim is ever needed.
- G98 or G99 DNO notification documentation must be retained by the building owner to evidence that the connection to the distribution network was properly notified and approved — loss of this record causes significant problems at property sale.
- Without accurate baseline generation data and commissioning readings, it is impossible to identify system underperformance or degradation over time — the O&M manual provides the reference point for all future performance assessments.
Systems covered
We document the full range of systems in your project, including all associated certificates, datasheets and commissioning records.
How it works
Simple enough to fit around a live job. No software to install.
Create your project
Add the site, end client, handover date and system types. It only takes a few minutes.
Upload your documents
Add job specs, data sheets, drawings, test certificates and commissioning information.
Download your manual
Receive a professional O&M manual, formatted and ready to hand over.
Simple, transparent pricing
One clear price confirmed before we start. No hidden extras.
Introductory pricing — all packages are currently 50% off the standard rate while we launch.
Free Template
£0
Download our free Word template and complete it yourself. Covers all six sections with guidance notes throughout.
- Word (.docx) template
- All six O&M sections
- Guidance notes included
- Fill in at your own pace
Standard
£198
£395
Best for small electrical projects, fit-outs, minor works or simple installations with a limited number of datasheets, drawings and systems.
- Up to 15 data sheets
- Up to 10 drawings
- Up to 2 system types
Extended
£348
£695
Best for larger commercial electrical projects with multiple systems, more drawings and a wider range of product documentation.
- Up to 40 data sheets
- Up to 30 drawings
- Up to 4 system types
Complex
From £498
From £995
Best for larger projects, multiple systems, incomplete documentation, client-specific templates, or projects with detailed handover requirements.
- 40+ data sheets, 30+ drawings, or 5+ systems
- Scope agreed with our team
- Final price confirmed within 24 hours
Final price confirmed by our team within 24 hours. One round of amends included free within 14 days.
What our clients say
“We had a commercial fit-out completing and the main contractor was pushing for our O&M documents. Project-OM turned our certificates and datasheets into a finished manual in days. Took the pressure right off.”
“Project-OM took the pain out of producing our O&M manual for a data cabling and CCTV job. Fast, accurate, and professional — exactly what we needed for handover.”
“Exactly what I needed. I uploaded everything, they came back with a clean PDF. The client was happy, retention was released. Simple as that.”
Frequently asked questions
Do you include the MCS commissioning certificate in the O&M manual?
Yes. The MCS commissioning certificate is a key component of the solar PV handover documentation and is typically included as a named appendix. Upload it as part of your document submission and we will incorporate it into the manual in the correct section.
What is the difference between G98 and G99 for a solar installation?
G98 applies to micro-generation units below 3.68 kW per phase, which can be connected under a simplified notification process. G99 applies to larger systems requiring a full application and approval from the DNO before connection. Both require documentation to be retained at handover — the relevant notification or approval letter should be included in the O&M manual.
Can you produce an O&M manual for a solar installation with battery storage?
Yes. We document combined solar PV and battery storage systems, including the battery management system, inverter/charger configuration, and relevant commissioning records. The battery storage section is treated as a distinct system within the manual with its own maintenance requirements.
Does the O&M manual help when the property is sold?
Yes. Accurate solar PV documentation — including the MCS certificate, commissioning records, DNO notification, and warranty information — is increasingly requested by solicitors and surveyors during commercial and residential property transactions, and is required to confirm eligibility for export tariffs.
More questions? Get in touch or download our free O&M manual template.
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Solar PV installation complete?
Upload your MCS certificate, commissioning records and G98/G99 documentation — we will produce a professional O&M manual for your client.