<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<article article-type="Research Article">
  <front>
    <journal-meta>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">journal-of-statistics-and-management-systems</journal-id>
      <journal-title-group>
        <journal-title> Journal of Statistics and Management Systems</journal-title>
      </journal-title-group>
      <issn publication-format="electronic">2169-0014</issn>
      <issn publication-format="print">0972-0510</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Taru Publications</publisher-name>
      </publisher>
    </journal-meta>
    <article-meta>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.47974/JSMS-1525</article-id>
      <title-group>
        <article-title>Reliability and cost analysis of hybrid solar panel system with preventive maintenance</article-title>
      </title-group>
      <contrib-group>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Thakur</surname>
            <given-names>Hemlata</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>School of Mathematics, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India</aff>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author" corresp="yes">
          <name>
            <surname>Joshi</surname>
            <given-names>Pradeep K.</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Department of Mathematics, IPS Academy, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India</aff>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Sharma</surname>
            <given-names>Chitaranjan</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Department of Mathematics, Prime Minister College of Excellence, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Arts and Commerce College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India</aff>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <volume>29</volume>
      <issue>4</issue>
      <fpage>371</fpage>
      <lpage>382</lpage>
      <pub-date date-type="pub">
        <day>08</day>
        <month>01</month>
        <year>2026</year>
      </pub-date>
      <abstract>
        <p>The primary aim of this study is to serve to analyze the consequences of component failure rates and the role of preventive maintenance on the overall reliability of hybrid solar panel systems. The linear differential equation technique is used to analyze various reliability measures and predict system performance by comparing the effects of preventive maintenance both theoretically and graphically.  The research provides a clearer understanding of how these measures can extend system life and enhance efficiency. The study evaluates the impact of preventive maintenance on overall system efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability. The findings indicate that a well-maintained hybrid solar system can significantly enhance energy reliability, reduce operational expenses, and improve the payback period. </p>
      </abstract>
      <kwd-group>
        <kwd>Reliability</kwd>
        <kwd>Availability</kwd>
        <kwd>Busy period evaluation</kwd>
        <kwd>Profit assessment</kwd>
        <kwd>Average failure time of the system</kwd>
      </kwd-group>
      <custom-meta-group>
        <custom-meta>
          <meta-name>access</meta-name>
          <meta-value>open</meta-value>
        </custom-meta>
        <custom-meta>
          <meta-name>retracted</meta-name>
          <meta-value>no</meta-value>
        </custom-meta>
      </custom-meta-group>
    </article-meta>
  </front>
</article>
