Keep Your Solar Investment Producing at Its Best
Local Cleaners Help Alameda Solar Panels Perform
Have you noticed a decrease in the amount of energy the solar panels on your home or business are producing? While some fluctuation is to be expected, steady decline in performance could be a sign of an issue. In many cases, solar panels which are not performing at a high level are just dirty, and need to be cared for properly.
Solar panels make sense for many property owners, and are sold as a low maintenance investment. However, they are not necessarily a "set it and forget it" item. If you are looking for a contractor who can help clean your panels and ensure they work as intended, we can help.
Our company is proud to serve our home area of the East Bay, and we offer several outdoor cleanliness services for homeowners and businesses in the area. One of our valuable services is solar panel cleaning, and in this article we will discuss the necessity of cleaning panels, and provide details on our cleaning process.
Maximize Energy Efficiency
The main selling point of adding solar panels to any structure is to generate electricity, and if the panels are not clean then they won't generate as much power as they should. Depending on the location and surroundings of your home or business, solar panels can accumulate dirt, hard water, leaves, residue, and other substances which can obscure their ability to absorb the sun's rays. When properly cleaned on a regular basis, solar panels will not only produce more energy, but will last longer.
Protect Your Warranty
In the fine print of your solar panel warranty, there is likely a provision regarding regular cleaning and care. Depending on when you purchased the panels and the provider, the warranty might call for cleaning once or twice per year. If you are not aware of the care needed for your panels, it would be a good idea to consult the paperwork and ensure you're in compliance with warranty standards. We partner with solar panel owners across the East Bay, and we keep detailed records of cleaning so if a warranty issue ever arises, we can help provide documentation for our clients.
Proper Care For Your Panels
Another provision of your warranty might call for professional cleaning, rather than a DIY option. While some property owners try to clean solar panels themselves, there are some clear drawbacks to this, even if your warranty allows it. Solar panels are sensitive, high-tech pieces of equipment. The right equipment, cleaning materials, and care must be used each time they are cleaned, and making a mistake can result in damage to the panel. In addition, most panels are located on rooftops, which makes safety a major concern. When a property owner gets a quote from us, what they typically find is we can do the job cheaper, while providing them with superior service and keeping them safe.
If you own solar panels in the East Bay, we would be happy to provide regular cleaning service to ensure you maximize your investment. Call us today to learn more about our business or schedule your cleaning service.