Solar Panels
Solar Panels
Solar panels are exposed to sunlight to produce electricity. However, if you live in an area with heavy particulates in the air, it's a good idea to get your panels cleaned regularly. Dirty solar panels produce less electricity, which is why solar panel cleaning is an essential component of any solar maintenance program. Our maintenance team is available to clean solar panel arrays on homes, businesses, or large ground mount systems. And as a part of the cleaning service, we perform a visual inspection of the solar array! This ensures that everything appears to be in good working order.
Before
Solar panels can lose anywhere from 10%-20% of their power generating capabilities after the first year. From our observation a UV blocking film of dirt develops over the glass panels. Start adding pollen, bird droppings, road traffic, or salt if near the ocean, you can start to seriously diminish you return of your investment in the solar panels on your home or building.
After
Different processes to produce deionized water include reverse osmosis, microfiltration, carbon filtration, ultrafiltration, electrodialysis, and ultraviolet oxidation. The bottom line is that if the photovoltaic cells, or solar cells, are getting diminished sunlight exposure, they will not produce the energy intended.
Protect your investment
In addition to safety, there are a number of reasons to have a pro clean your panels instead of doing it yourself. Pros use specialized, soft-bristle brushes that are non-abrasive and won’t scratch the surface of the panels. They also use soap that is approved for use on solar panels. Ordinary cleaning supplies can leave residue on the panels’ surface, which can decrease their efficiency, or even damage the electronics or corrode the framing. Hard water that has not been properly filtered can leave water spots and stains on your solar panels, cleaning away the dirt, but leaving behind a mineral residue that reduces the intake of the sun’s rays over time and decreases your energy absorption. Depending on the mineral content in the area, companies will use different processes to prep the water to properly clean your panels.