Considering the cost of their purchase and installation, if you have invested in solar panels, you will want to ensure that you get the maximum return on your investment, and as soon as possible. To achieve that, you’ll need to keep your solar panels clean by hiring a commercial solar panel cleaning company.
Although you may have heard that your solar panels are ‘self-cleaning’ or ‘maintenance free’, this simply means that the surface of the panels is hydrophobic. In other words, it prevents water from sticking to the surface. While this does help to reduce mineral residue, the panels still require maintenance as rain droplets don’t wash away all dirt and dust.
Dirty Solar Panels
Solar panels generate energy by collecting natural light from the sun in solar cells. The more natural light that a panel collects, the bigger the energy output. As solar panels get dirty, they cannot collect as much light, and therefore, the overall efficiency of the system is affected.
Subjected to the elements, dust, dirt, algae, and bird droppings, it doesn’t take a lot of time for solar panels to lose efficiency.
Here are some of the most important reasons for keeping commercial solar panels clean.
1. Maintain the energy efficiency
Dirty solar panels can be permanently stained, reducing the system performance, and in some cases, shortening the lifespan of panels. Studies on solar panels that are professionally cleaned on a regular basis show that efficiency can increase by up to 30%, compared with panels that aren’t properly maintained.
The simple solution to keeping your solar panels working efficiently and for as long as possible is to make arrangements for them to be cleaned on a regular basis.
2. Rain won’t wash all dirty away
Whilst rain does help to wash away some dirt and dust particles, it’s important to remember that rain itself contains dust particles. As rain left on the surface of a solar panel evaporates, it leaves these dust particles behind. Additionally, as layers of dirt collect over time, this affects the amount of light that solar panels can collect, meaning that they generate less energy.
3. Comply with your warranty
It is common for solar panel manufacturers to make solar panel cleaning one of the conditions of their warranty. Should your panels become damaged within the warranty period, if you cannot prove that you have had them cleaned on a regular basis, you may not be covered. This is why you must hire a professional solar panel cleaning and maintenance company to keep your panels in operation.
Commercial Solar Panel Cleaning in Hampshire, Dorset and Surrey
To ensure your solar panel glass stays clean and operates as efficiently as possible, it’s important to invest in professional cleaning services.
Universal Contracting offer high quality commercial solar panel cleaning for all types of solar panels, for clients throughout Hampshire, Dorset and Surrey. Our operators are highly trained and experienced and are qualified to safely use access equipment to reach solar panels in any location.
To find out more about solar panel cleaning services, and other roofing and electrical maintenance services, please call today on 01794 330 830, or enquire online.
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