Many people are concerned with solar panel cleaning. After all, you cannot afford to have anything dirty on your solar panels or they will not work as well. You do not want to have solar panel dust collection inside your home. This is actually contrary to most manufacturers’ claims about how clean your panels will be once cleaned. Some people believe this myth and they actually try to scrub the panels at their homes and in offices to remove the dirt and grime.
Why You Should Clean Your Solar Panels When Cleaning the Outside of Your Home Solar panels work on the same principle as window blinds and other types of glass on your windows. The reason why I recommend cleaning these panels is that you do not want your home to be unnecessarily exposed to the elements. Birds and other wild animals can get on your solar system. Dust can get inside your panels. And sometimes, even the sun’s rays can be blocked.
One of the biggest reasons that I recommend cleaning your panels is because of energy efficiency. Panels that are not cleaned can lose at least 25% of their overall performance. The efficiency rating of your system can actually decrease if there is too much debris on your system.
Bird Droppings – A lot of people recommend removing bird droppings from solar panels but it is not necessary. Actually, it is not recommended. Birds can actually damage your panels. They can scratch them. They can also get on them through their droppings, which can collect inside. And finally, bird droppings will cause your energy efficiency to decrease.
Regular Solar Panel Cleaning – If you want your solar panel to work efficiently, you have to clean it regularly. This is something that you should do at least once a month. If you think that your solar panel needs cleaning, you should contact your supplier or distributor to ask them when the next step should be. If your supplier does not provide a time frame, you can check online for scheduled cleaning.
Cleaning Your Solar Panels – Part of solar panel maintenance is cleaning them on a regular basis. There are many steps that need to be taken in order to properly clean your panels. The first step is to remove your solar panels during the hot part of the day. You should also consider the storage tank and the storage area that you use. If you fail to clean your panels, it may affect their performance.
Why You Should Use a Sponge – When you choose to use a sponge during your solar panel cleaning process, it helps to get all the dust off of the surface. This will help to prevent the dust from getting trapped inside your panels. The sponge will work best when it is damp but not soaking wet. It is also important that you keep the hot surface to a minimum. If you allow the water to come to a boil, you may find that it can destroy your heater.
Why You Should Clean Your Solar Panels – Another reason that it is a good idea to clean your solar panels is to reduce the risk of any leaks. Most leaks will occur on the side of the roof, but some will occur on the top of the panels. When you have the panels thoroughly cleaned, you can then seal up any leaks that you find and reduce the risk of mould and moss growing on the roof. If you are storing your panels, it is a good idea to clean them regularly to prevent any moisture from building up that will cause damage to the plastic covering.