How much money you can recover after frequent cleaning.

The dirtier your panels get and the longer you leave it, the greater your financial loss. There is a tipping point when the cost of a clean will be recovered by the savings you regain by doing the clean. Knowing how to work this out will give you a great basis for maintenance frequency.

Learn how to calculate solar production and savings loss as a result of dirty panels.  Use this information to guide you to a sensible cleaning schedule while maximising your solar benefit

Solar Panel cleaning: Do’s and Don’ts – avoiding warranty loss and safety issues.

Every panel manufacturer details warranty policy around panel maintenance. Breaking these conditions can void your warranty or damage the panels. Working on your roof with water and electricity can be a hazardous mix, being mindful of safety is incredibly important.

Understand how your solar system is wired and how this affects the whole system when only part of one panel is shaded.

Thermal camera imaging can look at panel heat issues and pre-warn you of a panel burn out (Hot spot failure). Periodic monitoring will identify if cells are degrading or remaining stable.

Electrical components and cables can degrade over time.  If they are cheaper components they will degrade faster.  Learn the warning signs and risks of electrical failures.

Cheaper panels and extended shading times can cause panels to burn out and become fire and electrical hazard.  Hail damage and glass cracking should also be checked.

If you are not maintaining your solar system, you may be voiding your warranty.  You may also be missing opportunities to claim warranty faults.

Insurance companies can refuse coverage if you have neglected maintenance, particularly when maintenance neglect is the cause of a claim.