DO SOLAR PANELS NEED MAINTAINING?
DO SOLAR PANELS REQUIRE MAINTANANCE?
A common question asked by Customers that we are installing Solar Panels for is, Do they require any maintenance?
For the Panels to perform at their best and for most warranties to be valid then yes, Panels will need maintaining. Solar Panels are relatively easy to keep clean, the frequency will depend on location, rainfall, pollution levels and the angle of installation, the less of an angle they are installed at then the more frequently cleaning should be carried out.
Cleaning Solar Panels should NOT be done with the following:
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High Pressure water
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Acidic or Alkaline Cleaning solutions
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Hot weather
Not only does the Solar Panels need to be maintained but the whole system too, these things include:
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Fasteners are secure, tight and free from corrosion
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Electrical connections are secure, tight, clean and free of corrosion
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The mechanical integrity of the cables is intact
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Bonding points to ground are tight, secure and free from corrosion
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It is just as important to maintain the Inverter to ensure efficiency and adhere to the terms of the Warranty.
Maintenance will differ from each Manufacturer, most will recommend the Inverter is to remain dust free to ensure the Inverter can dissipate heat effectively, this will extend its life span.
It is sensible to also have the electrical connections checked to ensure they are secure, tight, clean and free from corrosion.
