Commercial solar system maintenance

Although solar panels are designed to last and require little “daily” attention, it is important to take good care of them. After all, your commercial solar power system was a long-term investment. Regular maintenance every few years helps keep your panels in good shape, prolonging the already long life of your solar energy system.

What does commercial solar system maintenance entail? Since there are no moving parts in solar panels that can malfunction or deteriorate, maintenance largely involves ensuring that the panels are kept clean and free of dirt. Although seemingly harmless, the dirt that builds up on your panels can compromise the amount of sunlight reaching the panels and minimizes your energy output.

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As an incentive to choose their services, solar companies often include a free maintenance package with every commercial purchase. Within these maintenance packages, solar companies will sometimes include comprehensive inspections, maintenance plans based on the results of those inspections, and low-cost replacement parts if required.

Cleaning commercial solar panels

Cleaning your panels is quite simple, especially if your panels are easily accessible. If you can access your panels without a problem, rinsing the panels with a garden hose is all you need to do. If you live in an area with more inclement weather, your solar panels are likely to be exposed and accumulate large amounts of dirt and debris. As a result, they may need more regular cleaning to keep them working optimally. To combat the increased need for cleaning, there are automated cleaning systems available for use in commercial solar energy systems.

If your solar panels reside on your roof, cleaning them requires a little more effort and care. Take extra care when cleaning the ceiling panels to make sure you don’t fall or injure yourself – or the panels! For rooftop solar panels, it may be a better (and less scary) option to hire professional cleaners.

When cleaning your commercial solar power system, be careful not to apply cold water to the solar panels while they are still hot. Doing so can significantly damage your commercial solar system. To avoid cracking the solar panels, clean them in the early morning or evening after the panels have had a chance to cool.

If you think your commercial solar panel system needs a little more “spraying”, you can purchase a panel cleaning kit. Kits typically include a squeegee or cleaner, a variety of brushes, and soap. To ensure the proper soap and water ratio and to clean your panels in the best possible way, follow the cleaning instructions included in your kit. When using soap to clean your commercial solar panel system, it is vital that you rinse off all soap scum and residue. Similar to letting dirt accumulate on the panels, allowing the soap to dry on the panels can block sunlight and consequently minimize their efficiency.

Regardless of which method you choose to use, keeping your panels in tip top shape will increase the amount of time your system pumps out the most energy. It will keep your commercial solar system running high and efficient, maintaining your desired energy production and increasing the return you see on your planet-friendly investment.