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How to clean solar panels after their installation

Julian HawkinsMay 8, 2019 834 0

Cleaning after solar panels are installed

Are your solar panels dirty? There are some situations where solar panels might need to be cleaned, but most of the information states that solar panels are easily maintained. We'll get to the best way to clean your solar panels in a minute. But first, let's look at when and why you might need to invest in solar panel cleaning equipment or hire a professional cleaning service.
There was a study conducted by Google on the need to clean solar panels. Their information revealed that tilted panels don’t require cleaning as opposed to flat panels.

Basically, under regular circumstances, one will most likely pay more to have their solar panels cleaned than they will earn back in how efficient their solar panels are.


When's the proper time to clean solar panels?

Some problems may be if you realize plethoric bird droppings, after burdensome dust storms in places like Arizona or when you live directly next to or downwind from major highways, factories or agricultural fields. In these instances, it's possible to generate enough grime to call for cleaning.

During fall, leaves and heavy snow during winter can also require activity, but you can simply remove these with a long roof rake.
Most snow will melt pretty fast as the dark solar panels allure heat and sunlight. And snow genuinely cleans your solar panels as it melts, taking any dust and dirt with it as it slides off the slick module surface. Read more about solar and snow here.

The sunniest places don’t get much rain, which also does a great job cleaning panels. If you can see a thick film collected on your panels or notice significant a dip in efficiency, it might be time for a wash.

How to clean your solar panels

1. Make sure to check your solar panel manufacturer instructions for shutting down the solar system before cleaning, if it is necessary. Try not to go on the roof to clean your system. It’s risky for both you and your solar panels.
2. Loose dirt needs to be brushed off before spraying them with water because it will make the squeegeeing process faster.
3. your garden hose should have a good nozzle attachment it and you might need to clean more thoroughly If a lot of dust and dirt has accumulated. 
4.  Abrasive products or detergents and metal objects are counterproductive. Shadows can be created by scratches on solar panels and make solar panels counter-efficient. 
5.the mineral content is low in the mineral water, but some people have “hard water” or mineral-rich water from the tap. If this is the case for you, just be sure to squeegee the panels dry to avoid mineral deposits and streaking.

When and How Often to Clean Your Solar Panels

During the evening or early in the morning is the best time of day to clean your solar panels. Too much sun on wet panels can cause them to dry too quickly and smudge.

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