Solar Panel Cleaning
Many people don’t know that they should be having their solar panels cleaned regularly. There are 3 main reasons why you should have your solar panels cleaned.
- Some Warranty’s Require Regular Cleaning
Some Solar Panel manufacturers require that you clean your solar panels every 6 months in order to honor the warranty. That being said they will need documentation that your solar panels were cleaned. This is one reason why it is a good idea to have this task hired out. Every time I come and clean your solar panels you will get a dated invoice that you can provide to the manufacturers as proof that they are being cleaned regularly.
- Increased Efficiency
Clean solar panels are more efficient. Dust, pollen, and bird droppings can greatly hinder the productivity of your solar panels. Some studies have shown that cleaning your solar panels can increase efficiency by 20-40%.
You may think that your solar panels get cleaned when it rains. But, let me ask you: have you ever noticed that after it rains your vehicle looks cleaner at first but then once it drys there is a dirty film all over it. The same thing applies when it comes to your solar panels. As rain falls through the air it collects any impurities it passes through, this could be dust, pollen, pollution, and even the smoke from wildfires. When the rainwater evaporates it leaves behind all of the dirt that it had collected causing a dirty film. This dirty film can block precious light from getting through.
- Increases the Life of Your Solar Panels
Back to the example of your vehicle. If you keep your vehicle maintained and clean it will last longer. The same thing applies to your solar panels, keeping them clean will help them to last longer. Solar panels are a big investment and you want them to last a long as possible.
The best time to clean your solar panels is first thing in the morning before the sun has gotten a chance to heat them up. A water fed pole system is the best thing to use on solar panels because it removes the impurities in the water. It also has a soft brush to gently remove any droppings that the birds may have left behind.
Call or text (520) 678-9160 today for a free estimate to get your solar panels cleaned!