When was the last time you thought about what your solar panels looked like? For most homeowners who use solar energy, the amount of dirt and outdoor grime present on their solar panels likely isn’t on their radar. However, solar panel cleaning should be a priority when it comes to home exterior maintenance. Here are three of the top reasons why.
- Cleaning extends the panels’ lifespan. Outdoor grime takes a toll on any surfaces it rests on, including solar panels. As time passes and more and more dirt, insect residue, bird droppings, and other pollutants build up on the panels, the likelihood of a panel cell getting overheated from surrounding cells being too shaded from those contaminants increases. This is bad for your solar panels and can cause them to wear down or get burnt out prematurely. The best way to prevent this issue is by investing in regular solar panel cleaning to take care of the buildup.
- Your panels are more efficient when they’re clean. Solar panels absorb more sunlight when there isn’t a layer of dirt or dust on their surface. You want to make sure your panels are absorbing as much sunlight as possible to increase energy output, but when you allow your solar panels to stay dirty, you aren’t benefiting from their fullest efficiency potential.
- Clean solar panels increase curb appeal. Just like with any other outdoor feature, cleanliness drastically improves the curb appeal added to your well-maintained solar panels. Poor curb appeal brings down the rest of the neighborhood, and if you’re planning on selling your home, curb appeal matters that much more.
We recommend the soft washing method for your solar panel cleaning needs. It’s safe on the surface of your panels while effectively eliminating the contaminants on their surface. Call us here at Complete Home Care for solar panel cleaning services with a superior level of care and expertise.