Solar panels do not have any moving parts it is fixed, which is why there isn’t a whole lot of maintenance to take care of all things. However, cleaning is one aspect of solar panel maintenance that should not be taken lightly. In this article you will learn how to clean solar panels the right way.
Why Should you need to clean your Solar Panel?
We know that dust, dirt, pollen, bird droppings, and other debris can negatively affect solar panel efficiency.Google conducted a groundbreaking experiment at their 1.6 MW solar farm in Mountain View, California. They found that cleaning the solar panels was “the number one way to maximize the energy they produce.” Cleaning solar panels that had been in operation for 15 months doubled their output of electricity.
Google concluded that for flat solar panels, relying on rain alone is not an adequate way of cleaning solar panels.
Roof Cleaning is the process of removing moss, mold, mildew, and algae off your roof. Some roof cleaning companies offer roof snow removal, debris removal, limb/tree removal and some companies will remove pretty much anything Mother Nature decides to leave behind.
Is Roof Cleaning Compulsory:
A roof should be cleaned every two or three years, but you will know when your roof looks dirty or has moss or algae growing on it. Roof cleaning should not be a DIY job. Professional roof cleaners know how to clean roofs safely because they do it every day and will take all necessary safety precautions.