Why Cleaning Your Solar Panels Is Important Because solar panels are similar to the windows on your car, house or business they can get dirty very quickly from rain, dust, pollen, soot, smog, auto emissions, chimney ashes, bird droppings, leaves and various other environmental debris. This dirt and debris decreases the efficiency of your solar panels by blocking sunlight from being absorbed into the panel --- hence less energy is collected for use in your home or for sale to the utility company. In some instances, debris like bird droppings, algae/fungus, leaves or snow can block all light from your solar panel rendering portions of the panel useless. In fact, studies have shown that even a small amount of dirt, clouding or soiling on your solar panels can decrease their efficiency by up to 20%. Unfortunately, rain or simply spraying your panels with water from a garden hose will not effectively clean your panels. When it rains does you car suddenly become clean and clear of all dirt and bird droppings? The answer is obviously no, it needs more than a simple water spray or rinse, it needs a more substantial cleaning … and solar panels are no different. They are exposed to the elements and the outdoor environment everyday, so regularly cleaning your solar panels is extremely important to maximize their efficiency and useful life. It is also important to regularly clean and maintain your solar panels to prevent the voiding any manufacturer or installer warranties on the system. Furthermore, clean and efficient solar panels should be a top priority in order to maximize energy production and SREC earnings as well as to preserve/protect your investment. Many owners are often unaware of or overlook such factors until it is too late, so to avoid any problems keep your solar system clean and optimized by calling us today for a professional cleaning! That is our business and what we specialize in … we are professionals and know exactly how to effectively clean and optimize your solar panels.
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:00:31 +0000
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