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Welcome to View Renew, where we enhance your solar energy experience. Specializing in solar panel cleaning, we boost your system’s efficiency, extend its lifespan, and safeguard your investment. Trust us to keep your panels at peak performance, ensuring you harness the sun’s power to the fullest.
Why Clean Your Solar Panels?
Maximizing the efficiency and longevity of your solar panels is crucial in harnessing the sun's power to its fullest potential. Over time, dust, bird droppings, leaves, and other debris can accumulate on the surface of your solar panels. This accumulation not only diminishes the aesthetic appeal of your panels but, more importantly, impacts their performance and efficiency.
Boost Efficiency and Performance
Clean solar panels are efficient solar panels. When dirt and debris cover the surface of a solar panel, they block sunlight, reducing the amount of energy the panels can produce. Even a thin layer of dust can significantly impact your system's efficiency. Regular cleaning ensures that your solar panels operate at peak performance, translating to more electricity generated and higher savings on your energy bills.
Prevent Hot Spotting Damage
One lesser-known yet critical issue caused by unclean solar panels is hot spotting. This phenomenon occurs when certain cells in a solar panel overheat due to uneven exposure to sunlight, primarily caused by accumulated dirt and debris. Hot spotting not only reduces the overall efficiency of your solar panels but can also lead to permanent damage, shortening their lifespan. By ensuring your panels are clean, you prevent hot spotting and protect your investment.
Maintain Your Warranty
Many solar panel manufacturers require regular maintenance, including cleaning, as a condition of their warranty. Neglecting to clean your solar panels might void this warranty, leaving you uncovered in the event of damage or efficiency loss. Regular cleaning adheres to these warranty requirements, ensuring your panels remain protected under their warranty terms.
What Our Clients Have To Say
Solar-Guard / Pigeon Proofing
Ensure the efficiency and longevity of your solar panels with our Solar-Guard/Bird Proofing services. In the Northern Rivers region, debris buildup from trees and foliage, as well as bird and rodent activity, can pose serious risks to your solar system and health. Without proper protection, you could face
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Birds and Pests
Birds and pests can pose significant challenges to the health and performance of your solar system, especially in regions surrounded by trees and foliage, like the Northern Rivers. Here’s how they can affect your solar panels and why it’s important to protect your investment.
Reduced Efficiency
Debris and droppings from birds and pests can obstruct sunlight and reduce airflow around the panels. Solar panels rely on adequate ventilation to stay cool. Without it, overheating can occur, lowering the system’s efficiency and energy output.
Fire Hazards
Dry leaves, twigs, and other organic materials that accumulate under solar panels can create a significant fire risk, particularly during hot and dry seasons.
A single rodent chewing on a wire could spark a disaster, turning a small issue into a major problem.
Health Risks - Pathogens, Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi
In areas where homes rely on rainwater tanks, bird and rodent droppings can easily wash into the tanks, contaminating the water supply with harmful pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Histoplasma.
These droppings can harbor dangerous bacteria, viruses, and fungi that pose serious health risks to you and your family.
Damage to Your Solar
Bird nests and other debris attract rodents, which are notorious for chewing on electrical components. This can cause severe damage, resulting in costly repairs and increased fire risks. Additionally, bird and rodent droppings contain uric acid, which is corrosive and can permanently damage your solar panels, leading to further expenses.
By addressing these issues with professional Solar-Guard/Bird Proofing, you can ensure that your solar system runs safely, efficiently, and free from damage.
Key Features
Durable Materials: Long-lasting protection against pests and debris
Professional Installation: Ensures secure attachment without interfering with solar panel operation.
Maintenance and Inspection: Regular cleaning and inspections to keep your system in top condition.
Benefits of Solar-Guard/Bird Proofing
Enhanced Safety: By preventing debris accumulation and pest nesting, Solar-Guard significantly reduces the risk of fire hazards.
Improved Efficiency: Keeps solar panels clean and unobstructed, ensuring maximum sunlight absorption and optimal energy output.
Health Protection: Prevents droppings from contaminating water tanks, protecting you from harmful bacteria and pathogens.
Long-Term Savings: Protects against costly repairs and replacements caused by pest damage and corrosion, ensuring your solar system's longevity.
Protect your solar investment and ensure the safety and efficiency of your system with our comprehensive Solar-Guard/Bird Proofing services. Contact Solar Renew today to learn more and schedule an installation.
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Why choose us to keep your solar CLEAN?
Opting for a professional solar panel cleaning service ensures your solar panels are maintained safely, efficiently, and in accordance with manufacturer warranties. Here's why using a professional service is vital for your solar panel upkeep:
Prevent Warranty Voidance:
Using inappropriate cleaning methods can risk voiding your solar panel warranty. Manufacturers often specify that the use of chemicals, pressure washing, or tap water/un-deionised water is not allowed, as these can damage the solar panel's delicate anti-reflective coating. Professional cleaning services adhere to these guidelines, using the correct equipment and procedures to avoid any potential warranty issues.
Expertise and Specialized Equipment:
Cleaning solar panels is not a straightforward task; it requires specific tools and knowledge to be done correctly. Our team is equipped with specialized equipment, including de-ionising water filters and extendable, lightweight water-fed poles, making the cleaning process both effective and less labor-intensive. Solar panels, often located in hard-to-reach places, can be challenging and risky to clean without these specialized tools.
Safety First:
DIY cleaning poses significant safety risks, especially when solar panels are inaccessible or require working at heights. Our professionals use safety equipment such as harnesses where necessary and operate with the utmost care to prevent accidents. The use of long, extendable poles allows us to maintain a safe distance, eliminating the need for dangerous leaning or reaching over the panels.
Damage Prevention:
Our expertise in solar panel cleaning means we understand the nuances of maintaining these systems without causing damage. We are equipped to clean your panels effectively, preserving the anti-reflective coating and ensuring your solar panels perform optimally for years to come.
Choosing a professional cleaning service for your solar panels is not just about keeping them clean; it's about ensuring they continue to operate efficiently, safely, and under warranty. Trust in professionals to protect your investment and keep your solar panels in peak condition.
FAQS
Should I get my solar system cleaned?
Absolutely. Regular cleaning of your solar system ensures it operates at maximum efficiency by removing dirt, dust, and other obstructions that can block sunlight. This not only improves energy production but also extends the lifespan of your panels.
Can I clean my own panels?
While you can, it's not recommended. Solar panel cleaning requires specific techniques and safety measures to avoid damage to the panels or yourself. Professional cleaning ensures the job is done safely and effectively, without risking harm or voiding warranties.
How can I clean my panels?
For safety and efficiency, we recommend contacting professionals like us. If you choose to do light maintenance, you can gently rinse your panels with a garden hose early in the morning or late in the evening. Avoid using high-pressure water systems, as they can damage the panels.
How often should I have my solar system cleaned?
It varies based on your location and environment, but generally, cleaning your solar system at least once a year is recommended. In areas with heavy dust or bird activity, more frequent cleaning may be necessary to maintain optimal performance.
Do you use any chemicals?
No, we do not use harsh chemicals. Our cleaning process utilizes deionized water and eco-friendly, solar-safe cleaning solutions. This method ensures a thorough clean without risking damage to your panels or the environment.
What are the benefits of cleaning my solar panels?
Several benefits include:
Increased Efficiency: Clean panels generate more electricity than dirty ones.
Extended Panel Life: Regular cleaning prevents damage and wear, prolonging your system's lifespan.
Higher Savings: More efficient panels mean more savings on your energy bill.
Warranty Preservation: Some manufacturers require regular cleaning as part of the warranty conditions.