Solar panels have become very popular over the years, but they sit right on top of your roof with no outside protection. That means they get whatever bird droppings, debris, buildup, or grime the outdoors wants to throw at them. So much of this buildup can be harmful for their effectiveness, but it can be remedied with regular cleaning.
Here are a few reasons why solar panel cleaning is necessary:
- The rain doesn’t cut it: It’s a common belief that the rain will be enough to clean the solar panels on your roof, so you don’t have to worry about a solar panel cleaning. Unfortunately, not even a heavy rainstorm can clear away all the grime built up on your solar panels. Soft washing can get the job done with the right amount of pressure and chemicals to effectively remove all the buildup.
- Improve efficiency: With so much buildup of dirt and grime, the solar panels won’t be able to collect as much solar energy. A proper solar panel cleaning can clear away the layers of grime, allow more light to filter in, and allow the panels to produce more energy.
- Extend their lifespan: By taking proper care of your solar panels with regular solar panel cleaning, you can extend their lifespan because you’ll get rid of all the dirt and grime that is eating away at them.
While a heavy rainstorm might appear to wash away some of the dust from your solar panels, a solar panel cleaning is always a good idea. Give us a call if you would like to learn more.