Solar Maintenance Tips
Solar Panel Maintenance 101
Thankfully, the actual maintenance and repairs needed by solar panels is usually minimal. Solar panels have no moving parts, and thanks to the advanced manufacturing techniques used in our industry-leading solar panels, they’re designed to last and will lose only a minimal amount of output power per year. Most of our solar panel systems run for upwards of 25-30 years with little to no maintenance or repairs needed.
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1. Regular Visual Inspections
Even so, it’s important to visually inspect your solar panels on a regular basis, usually once a year. As you inspect your system, look for any damage from debris, and in particular look for buildup of pollen or dirt on the panels, as this can limit their efficiency.
2. Clean Your Solar Panels
The main component of solar panel maintenance is keeping them clean, and this is remarkably easy – all you need to do is wash them off with a garden hose to get rid of:
- Dust
- Dirt
- Pollen
- Debris.
We recommend washing your solar panels at least once per year to keep them at peak performance.
3. Be Mindful of Shade
Be sure to monitor the balance of sun and shade on your solar panels over the lifetime of the system, and if things start to get too shady, do what you can to maximize sun exposure. Your solar panels should be in direct sunlight for as many hours per day as possible to maximize power production and cost savings.
Solar System Operations & Maintenance
When choosing your solar maintenance provider you should look for professionals who use the highest quality products, have a proven track record and employ in-house technicians.
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Maintaining your solar panel system is important to its lifetime performance, but thankfully, solar panel maintenance is much easier than it sounds. Ready to see how a solar installation can help you break free from your electric bill? We’d love to help! Fill out our easy online form to get your solar savings assessment, completely free. We can’t wait to help you switch to clean, sustainable, and affordable solar power!
