Solar panel maintenance tips

Although modern solar panels are pretty rough and durable considered to the previous generations of photo voltaic cells, our experts of Solar in Gold Coast have provided a few tips for enhanced energy generations through solar panels. No matter what type of solar panel you have installed, all require minimal maintenance. Since the absence of care could directly affect the performance of the solar panels and also their useful life. For this reason, the experts in the installation of air conditioning, heating and renewable energy systems have provided some tips to take care of the solar panels of your home and so you can get the most out of solar energy.

How to keep the solar panels in perfect condition

The maintenance of solar panels depends on different factors, such as the difficulty of the installation or the weather of the location where it is located. In general, solar installations are cleaned with rain. However, it is convenient to clean them manually, at least once a year and review that the entire installation is fine. A frequency that will increase if the installation is in dirty places, in buildings surrounded by flora or there is any other circumstance that could interfere with the collection of solar energy for the home.

Importance of solar panel maintenance

You should know that in order to absorb as much solar energy for the home as possible, it is essential that the solar panels are completely clean. And it is estimated that a dirty or scratched solar panel can generate up to 30% less solar energy than a clean and careful system.

How to clean solar panels

To clean the solar panels you can buy a specific cleaning kit for these systems or use a vehicle cleaning equipment on the surface and gently rub on the solar panels. They can also be seasoned with a soft bristle brush. Of course, you never have to clean it dry, it can have sands or other foreign bodies that cause damage to solar panels.

On the other hand, revisions of the accumulation tank should be made, because it contains essential parts for the collection and transformation of solar energy for the home. At the very least, it should be examined once a year.

It is also necessary to review the state of the insulating rubber and check for structural damage, such as cracks, leaks, breakages or damage caused by temporary.

What not to do to clean solar panels

We advise against using some cleaning products due to the fact that they can damage the solar panels. Limestone water should be avoided, since lime can leave white marquitas. Nor should solvents or cleaners not be recommended, as they may damage the surface of the solar panels.

we hope that these tips will be useful for all those who have solar panels at home. And if you still do not have them but are interested in their installation, we invite you to contact us and ask for a no obligation quote.

The vision of switching to solar power is not a dream anymore. This is the main reason for an increased market in Solar companies in Gold Coast. Not only they provide the best quality Solar installation in Gold Coast, but they also help you get the best appliances to run on this renewable resource. It’s a great investment which can last about 20 years without any regular maintenance and cleaning. Get your solar installations, and start saving on your electric bills now.