The Importance of Keeping Your Solar Panels Clean

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The Importance of Keeping Your Solar Panels Clean
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• While it might not be something you automatically
  think about, grubby solar panels will not work as
  effectively and you should always pay attention
  to how clean they are. Depending upon where you
  live and what your solar system is exposed to, it
  may require professional cleaning from time to
  time to keep it performing efficiently, or on a
  more regular basis.
• What can dirt and pollution do to solar panels?
• Dirt and airborne pollutants will not only have a
  direct impact upon how much solar energy the
  panels can produce, but they can also damage the
  solar cells themselves.

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• A solar cell that has been coated with dust and
  grime will resist the power generated by other
  cells, and will cause the dirty cell to heat up
  and become damaged.

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• How dirty can they get before they require
  cleaning?
• All solar systems will get a bit dirty over the
  passage of time, and dust and other pollutants
  will inevitably build up on them. However, while
  most dust and grime will simply wash away during
  the next rain shower, if you live in a heavily
  polluted area, you may be able to see the dirt
  becoming worse on the panels, and if youre able
  to hose them down from a safe position, this may
  suffice. For heavier grime, however, such as bird
  droppings, youll probably need to call in a
  professional solar panel cleaning company, or
  reach out to the company who installed the system
  for you, since getting up there and cleaning the
  panels yourself may not be safe, or possible.

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• What should you clean the panels with?
• If youre able to clean the panels safely
  yourself, you can do so with simply a sponge,
  dish soap and water. Before doing so, however,
  its important to check the solar panel
  documentation in case there are any special care
  instructions. The last thing you want to do is
  damage the panels, so its imperative to check
  before cleaning, or simply dont take the risk,
  and have a cleaning company do it for you.

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• Note that its best to clean the panels when the
  sun isnt shining directly on them, as they can
  get very hot and may be difficult to touch and
  clean.
• If you cant even check the solar system safely
  due to its position on the top of the building,
  one solution is to have a CCTV camera installed
  in a position pointing at the panels. This means
  that you can keep a close eye on the panels
  without having to risk your safety, and when
  theyre beginning to look grubby, place a call to
  a solar system cleaning company.

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• Keeping your solar panels free from dirt and
  pollutants is essential for their overall
  performance, and having them professionally
  cleaned as and when required, will help them last
  much longer.
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