How to properly clean your panels and whether or not you can do it yourself are two questions that are often asked by consumers. The main dos and don'ts for cleaning your smart solar panels are listed in this blog. While cleaning the panels on occasion is a good practise, if done incorrectly you run the risk of harming the panels or possibly voiding your warranty.

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The Do's

Wash them with garden hose

This should be the only thing you ever need to do to clean and preserve your panels, 90% of the time. Hosing down panels from the ground once every few months is a good idea because dust can accumulate on them and cause them to heat up more and perform less efficiently.

Look over your panels from ground level for debris

Any debris that may fall on your panels, such as leaves, rocks, or other objects, could result in shadowing or black areas, which would raise heat and reduce efficiency. Therefore, it is a good idea to keep an eye out for these while washing your panels from ground level. If you can, wash them away with the water from the hose.

Use little soapy water to clean

A small amount of soapy water might be used to remove stubborn stains or dust buildup if the hose isn't doing the job. If possible, we advise using a squeegee with a long enough handle to allow you to perform this task from the ground up. Otherwise, only ascend to the roof if it is secure.

The don'ts

Don’t use a high-pressure washer

A regular hose should be more than adequate for washing your panels; high pressure washers are not required. High pressure washers risk generating microfractures in the panel's glass, which can be very harmful to the performance of your panels. Using a pressure washer can potentially void your warranty because many manufacturers forbid it.

Don't miss proper safety equipment before climbing the roof

Your main priority should always be your safety. You could get significant injuries if you were to fall off your roof while going to clean or inspect the panels. Experts, therefore, advise against climbing onto your roof unless you are certain you can do it safely; leave that to experts instead.

Don’t use metal objects, abrasive materials or harsh chemicals

All of the aforementioned things have the potential to scratch, cloud, or harm your panels' glass front. As much harm to your solar production as the shading you were attempting to remove, reducing the clarity of your panels can also diminish their efficiency. It is preferable to arrange a health-check so that the right service personnel may safely clean the debris away if soapy water isn't working.

The best method to maintain the health of your panels is through a yearly service health-check. You should occasionally wash them with your hose to keep them clean, but for any substantial maintenance, contact us to arrange for one of our service professionals to visit.

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