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While it might not be something you automatically think about, grubby solar panels will not work as effectively and you should always pay attention to how clean they are. Depending upon where you live and what your solar system is exposed to, it may require professional cleaning from time to time to keep it performing efficiently, or on a more regular basis. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: The Importance of Keeping Your Solar Panels Clean


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The Importance of Keeping Your Solar Panels Clean
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  • While it might not be something you automatically
    think about, grubby solar panels will not work as
    effectively and you should always pay attention
    to how clean they are. Depending upon where you
    live and what your solar system is exposed to, it
    may require professional cleaning from time to
    time to keep it performing efficiently, or on a
    more regular basis.
  • What can dirt and pollution do to solar panels?
  • Dirt and airborne pollutants will not only have a
    direct impact upon how much solar energy the
    panels can produce, but they can also damage the
    solar cells themselves.

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  • A solar cell that has been coated with dust and
    grime will resist the power generated by other
    cells, and will cause the dirty cell to heat up
    and become damaged.

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  • How dirty can they get before they require
    cleaning?
  • All solar systems will get a bit dirty over the
    passage of time, and dust and other pollutants
    will inevitably build up on them. However, while
    most dust and grime will simply wash away during
    the next rain shower, if you live in a heavily
    polluted area, you may be able to see the dirt
    becoming worse on the panels, and if youre able
    to hose them down from a safe position, this may
    suffice. For heavier grime, however, such as bird
    droppings, youll probably need to call in a
    professional solar panel cleaning company, or
    reach out to the company who installed the system
    for you, since getting up there and cleaning the
    panels yourself may not be safe, or possible.

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  • What should you clean the panels with?
  • If youre able to clean the panels safely
    yourself, you can do so with simply a sponge,
    dish soap and water. Before doing so, however,
    its important to check the solar panel
    documentation in case there are any special care
    instructions. The last thing you want to do is
    damage the panels, so its imperative to check
    before cleaning, or simply dont take the risk,
    and have a cleaning company do it for you.

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  • Note that its best to clean the panels when the
    sun isnt shining directly on them, as they can
    get very hot and may be difficult to touch and
    clean.
  • If you cant even check the solar system safely
    due to its position on the top of the building,
    one solution is to have a CCTV camera installed
    in a position pointing at the panels. This means
    that you can keep a close eye on the panels
    without having to risk your safety, and when
    theyre beginning to look grubby, place a call to
    a solar system cleaning company.

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  • Keeping your solar panels free from dirt and
    pollutants is essential for their overall
    performance, and having them professionally
    cleaned as and when required, will help them last
    much longer.
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    organization founded by a group of partners, on
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    clean, alternative-energy future. Proxima Solar
    Energy is one of the best solar companies in
    Miami and believes that your path to a clean
    energy future should not be difficult or
    complicated, so we seek to bring you simplified
    solar solutions that will benefit today and help
    to ensure a brighter tomorrow. If you are looking
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