Maintenance for existing Solar panel installations
Benefits Of Regular Maintenance and health checks On Existing Solar Panel Installations.
Much like cars, Solar Photovoltaic systems are designed to last for 25+ years if they are cleaned and maintained regularly.
We understand that one size doesn't fit all and so we offer a variety of in-house, bespoke maintenance and cleaning packages for solar PV systems of any size or age and at differing intervals.
You may have a large 100kw commercial system that needs bi-annual cleaning and maintenance to ensure maximum output.
OR
You may have just moved into a new house that already has Solar panels installed and would like a one-off check to confirm they are safe.
Either way, we've got you covered.
Importance of measuring Solar panel system performance, cleaning and saftey
Again, much like with cars, if we monitor and log the performance and parameter's of a system at regular intervals we can effectively diagnose any issues and rectify them efficiently to ensure optimum system operation and maximise generation over the lifetime of the system.
The 3 part maintenance/health check document attached to this webpage details the different parameters and Solar saftey features our inspections measure and test.
During our maintenance calls we ensure all saftey isolation points are working correctly and that the systems rapid shutdown saftey feature is operating as it should, giving you peace of mind that your system is functioning as it should.
Initial Solar panel maintenance call findings & Solar Bird proofing!
After our initial inspection of your Solar PV system we will note down anything untoward we discover about the system and leave any recommendations in the comments box. These suggestions are entirley down to customer discretion.
Our most common recommendation is to have the Solar panels cleaned to ensure optimum generation or to have Solar bird proofing installed as nesting birds can cause issues if left to their own devices beneath the system.
Solar Panel cleaning service.
Why clean your Solar panels?
Over time, dirt and debris can build up on Solar panels and can reduce the amount of sunlight they can absorb.
The less sunlight the Photovoltaic cells inside the solar panels can absorb, the less electricity they can generate.
Increase your monthly energy bill savings
AND
If you have one of the old Feed in tariffs (FIT tariffs) increase your monthly passive income.
Our experienced team of Electricians will ensure your Solar panels are professionally cleaned and maintained to optimise their longevity and efficiency over the course of their lifetime.
We recommend having your solar panels cleaned
Once or twice per year, depending on area.
We recommend an electrical inspection of the system (health check)
Once every 2 years - for systems younger than 5 years old
Once every year - for systems older than 5 years old
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Benefits of Cleaning and maintaining your Solar panels?
Optimise system performance
Keeping your solar panels clean and free from dirt allows them to capture optimum amounts of sunlight which they use to generate electricity.
Removes hot spots
Dirt build up forms insulating layers across the surface of the Solar panels which in turn cause hot spots to emerge.
Prevents Photovoltaic cell degradation
Acidic substances such as tree sap and bird droppings can cause Photovoltaic cells to degrade.
Photovoltaic cell degradation reduces solar panel efficiency permanently.
Solar Bird Proofing mesh
One way to reduce the frequency of cleaning is to have Solar bird proofing mesh installed to your system as nesting birds can cause issues to wiring if left to their own devices beneath the system.
The installation of bird/pigeon proofing mesh encourages the birds to nest on other roofs as they cannot gain shelter beneath the solar panels, this reduces the amount of mess being left on the panels and therefore reduces the need for frequent cleaning.