RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES: AN INVESTIGATION OF SERVICE FIRMS SUPPORTING PHOTOVOLTAIC PARKS

This article examines the services created and provided by photovoltaic (PV) service providers in the Renewable Energy Source (RES) sector and the challenges they encounter in this particular industry. The primary objective of this research was to investigate the provision of maintenance and cleaning services for photovoltaic (PV) systems, focusing on identifying optimal techniques for enhancing the efficiency of PV panels. To achieve these aims, a qualitative research methodology was used. Data was gathered by means of in-depth interviews conducted with a sample of 99 photovoltaic service providers throughout Greece. The findings indicate that the green energy industry is progressing, accompanied by the emergence of additional support services to enhance the effectiveness and functioning of renewable energy sources (RES). Nevertheless, the existing body of literature on the service sector is insufficient, highlighting the need for more study. Keywords: Renewable Energy Sources; Green Energy; Photovoltaic Parks; Climate Change; Maintenance and Cleaning Services