{"id":7405,"date":"2022-03-18T12:02:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T11:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygreenhouse.es\/?p=7405"},"modified":"2022-03-18T12:08:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T11:08:05","slug":"cleaning-solar-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygreenhouse.es\/en\/blog\/cleaning-solar-panels\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning Solar Panels: Tips and Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cleaning photovoltaic solar panels<\/b> correctly is an essential part of their maintenance, which will help to extend their lifespan<\/a>. These panels are usually very exposed, on roofs and terraces, and it\u2019s important to keep them clean. This means that they can easily get dirty and covered by leaves, branches, dust, pollen, or other contaminants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Normally, this dirt washes off naturally with rainwater. However, this isn\u2019t always the case, especially if you live in dry areas or areas with little rainfall.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here at <\/span>MyGreenHouse<\/span><\/a>, we would like to share some tips and advice with you that we are sure will be very useful when looking after and maintaining your solar panels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cleaning solar panels, step by step\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Even though you can hire a professional to do it, cleaning solar panels is something that many people can do themselves, always taking these three factors into account:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Your safety comes first<\/b>. In other words, you shouldn\u2019t be climbing on to your roof to clean your solar panels thoroughly if it means putting yourself at risk. You can clean solar panels effectively by just using a hose from ground level. A brush and sponge will also help you with this task, as we\u2019ll explain below.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Don\u2019t use chemicals.<\/b> Solar panels should <\/span>not<\/b> be cleaned when dry, as sand and small particles can easily scratch the surface.\u00a0 Ideally, you should only use water, as some cleaning products contain very strong chemicals that can damage the <\/span>photovoltaic cell<\/span><\/a> and cause it to deteriorate. However, there are some exceptions.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Choose the right time.<\/b> Of course, you don\u2019t need to clean the panels every day; <\/span>once every six months<\/b> or even <\/span>once a year<\/b> is sufficient. Ideally, choose a time of the day when the temperatures are lower \u2013 either early in the morning or late in the evening. Why is this important? Because if you clean the solar panels during the hottest times of the day, the extreme temperature difference between the water and the solar panels could damage the layer of glass that covers them. Besides, at these times of the day the sun is less intense and the photovoltaic panels won\u2019t be producing much energy, and the cleaning will have little effect on their performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The most important thing in all cases is to <\/span>consult your manufacturer<\/b> or supplier\u2019s instructions<\/b> to see if there are any specific recommendations or information to take into account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Regarding what tools you should use, we need to be practical here. The surface of the solar panels, as well as being the most exposed part to the elements, is also the most fragile.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Here are some <\/span>tips and advice<\/b> regarding the cleaning of solar panels:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n