SPW looks at how AI predictive solar maintenance is more effective than reactive maintenance via scheduled inspections and repairs to avoid problems. AI means a better way of predicting those problems and can improve energy output, reduce downtime and cut costs. Unplanned system downtime costs manufacturers around $50 billion annually while AI assisted predictive maintenance can increase productivity by 25%, reduce breakdowns by 70% and lower maintenance costs by 25%. Apparently 77% of surveyed companies plan to transition to predictive maintenance, with AI being the key enabler of this.