Tips For Maintaining Your Solar Panel

1. Tips For Maintaining Your Solar Panel

2. The decision to use solar energy is one that will greatly benefit you, your family and the entire planet! Your solar panels are a highly valuable asset in harnessing this vital solar energy. Built for durability, your panels can last up to 40 years! The best part of it is that they don’t require specialized care; just an occasional cleaning to improve their efficiency and maximize their lifespan.

3. Why should you clean your solar panels? Solar panels work when they’re able to absorb direct sunlight. The more sunlight they absorb, the more solar power is produced. Debris, dirt, snow and bird droppings can accumulate atop your panels. This will block the sunlight. According to a study published by National Renewable Energy, a dirty solar panel will lose up to 25% efficiency. Clean panels ensure sufficient power production.

4. How often should you clean your solar panels? The answer to this question will depend on where you live, i.e. geographic location. On average, solar panels need to be cleaned at least twice a year. You can easily set a reminder for yourself to check you panels to check for debris and decide whether to clean accordingly. There are a few exemptions to this general maintenance rule. If you’re located near an airport, freeway or live in an area where the geography consists of sand and rocks, you can expect oil, dirt and debris to build up rather quickly on your panels. More frequent maintenance will be required. In regions with snowfall, you want to ensure that there is no snow accumulation on your panels. In desert climates, there will dust storms and strong winds, so dust and sand will build up if you’re not vigilant about clean up.

5. How do you clean your solar panels? You have two options in this matter: hire a professional solar panel cleaner or do it yourself! The solar panel company that installed your panels usually offer such services. In case they don’t, they can always recommend a company that does. Alternately, if you are able to access your roof or panels in a safe way, you can clean your panels yourself. Before doing so, contact your panel manufacturer for specific cleaning tips.

6. Some panels may require a power before cleaning can be done. In addition, follow these tips: • If you need to access your roof, wear the right footwear and safety restraints. • - Clean your panels on an overcast day or in the evening. If you clean on a sunny day, the water will evaporate quickly, leaving behind water stains. • - Use clean water, a soft sponge or a towel to remove the dirt build-up. Clean in small, circular movements. • - For difficult stains, use regular dish soap. Avoid using harsh cleaning, abrasives or pressure washers on your panels. • - If your area’s water is hard, use soft water and squeegee it afterwards to avoid calcium deposits.

7. Your solar panels are a lifetime investment. By following the care tips mentioned above, you can expect a high rate of efficiency and maximum savings. Get in touch with OhSolarMio for more solar panel maintenance tips.

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