If your Orange County home has its own solar panel array, our solar panel cleaning service can help you protect your energy investment. When dirt and debris build up on your solar panels, they create a barrier that blocks sunlight and reduces the efficiency of your solar panels. If you've noticed that your solar panels' energy production is lowering, and there are no other problems with your system, it could be that you're overdue for a solar panel cleaning!
Solar panels are a solid investment, but they require proper maintenance for you to get your money's worth out of them. If you're in need of solar panel cleaning services, contact Green California Window Cleaning & Exterior Wash & Pool Services. As experts in soft washing and pressure washing for Orange County locals, we know how to quickly and safely clean photovoltaic panels so they can get back to working at top efficiency and generating energy for your home. Need a free solar panel cleaning quote? Fill out our online form or call us today at 657-319-8550.
The more sunlight your solar panels' photovoltaic cells absorb, the more energy they produce. Like any exterior surface, your PV panels can develop a layer of dirt, pollen, bird droppings, and other debris that can reduce the amount of light that makes it through to your panels, hurting their energy efficiency.
Worse still, when the debris is particularly heavy in one spot, the unobstructed cells around it may work hard to make up for the energy loss, creating excess heat. This creates "hotspots" that can further impact the panels' energy efficiency and even cause permanent damage in extreme cases.
The best way to improve your solar panels' energy collection efficiency and avoid hotspots is with regular solar panel cleaning. Our soft washing professionals gently rinse away dirt and dislodge debris to get your solar panels back in tip-top shape.
Aside from the practical benefits, solar panel cleaning also improves your home's curb appeal by cleaning up dirty prominent surfaces. This positive effect is amplified if your solar panels are roof-mounted. Along with solar panel cleaning, we also recommend regular roof washing to boost your curb appeal, protect your shingles from algae and fungal damage, and maximize your roof's lifespan. Our soft washing specialists are masters at gently cleaning solar panels, asphalt shingles, and other delicate surfaces!
As a general rule of thumb, we recommend cleaning them once every 6-12 months. However, the exact ideal frequency may vary based on factors such as the property's location, the presence of dust or debris, and the angle of installation. Obvious heavy debris buildup or a marked reduction in energy production are two good signs that you need to schedule a solar panel cleaning sooner rather than later!
Typically it won't- in fact, some manufacturers and installers require evidence of regular solar panel cleaning in order to keep the warranty valid. However, damage from improper DIY cleaning could potentially void a warranty depending on its terms and conditions, which is why it should ideally be done by professionals. Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines and recommendations for cleaning to ensure warranty compliance.
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