What you need to know about washing your solar panels.
We have been in and around the solar industry since 1997 and in that time we’ve seen and handled every aspect of solar photovoltaics. From sales and customer service, to installation and maintenance we’ve seen it all. That why when it comes to servicing your solar panel system we know what to do and what not to doo.
so let’s break down the do’s and dont’s of solar panel power washing.

First never let anyone take a high powered pressure washer to your solar panels. Solar panels are constructed on layers photovoltaic material sandwiched between two layers of glass and sealed along the edges. While solar panels are extremely durable they are not meant to be engaged with two thousands PSI or higher of blasting water pressure.

High power pressure washers can actually cause damage to the seals on solar panels and could allow water to get into the electronics of your solar panels causing major damage and shorting out the electrical components.

Maintenance is extremely important to the generation of electricity from your solar power system and when your solar is covered in dirt, bird poop and others contaminants it can cause your system to decrease power generation costing you energy credits that help offset utility costs.

Climbing on a ladder then on a roof can be hazardous to your health and even your life, we recommend leaving this challenge to professionals like ourselves.

Secondly never use your garden hose to wash your panels. Water minerals in your tap water can leave hard mineral spots etching the glass and causing permanent damage to the glass.

Never use any type of metal scrubbing utensils. We recommend using a synthetic or real hog hair brush to lightly break loose dirt and other contaminants and then rinsing everything away with 100% deionized water, insuring your solar panels will not have any water spots or hard water minerals left behind to damage the glass.

So what’s the best option when it comes to servicing your solar investment. Well we recommend having your solar system cleaned by professional who know solar best.

Contact us today to set up your Solar panel cleaning service, click here to set up an appointment