Solar Panel Cleaning

Maintaining your solar panels is essential for harnessing the power of the sun efficiently. Choosing CORE Grounds Maintenance for solar panel cleaning ensures your solar investment performs at its best. Discover the benefits of our expert cleaning solutions for solar panels and ensure your green energy source shines bright.

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Precautions

Before we begin any work, we perform a safety assessment. We ensure that the work area is free from any hazards and employ the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Accessing Waterways

Properly functioning gutters are crucial for directing rainwater away from your solar panels. We inspect and clear your gutters of leaves, debris, and other obstructions that can block the flow of water. This step ensures efficient drainage, preventing water damage to your solar panel system.

Panel Inspection

We carefully examine your solar panels for any visible damage or defects before cleaning. In this inspection, we can identify any issues that may require further attention.

Clearing Debris

Before applying any cleaning solutions, we use soft brushes and compressed air to remove loose dirt, dust, and debris from the surface of your solar panels. This initial cleaning step prepares the panels for a more thorough cleaning.

Cleaning with Extendable Pressure Washing

We use extendable water-fed brushes for solar panel cleaning. Which allows a gentle yet effective cleaning process that won't damage the panels. We also use eco-friendly cleaning solutions to dissolve stubborn stains, bird droppings, and other contaminants

Rinsing

After the cleaning process, we rinse your solar panels with purified water to remove any remaining cleaning agents and residue. This leaves your panels spotless and ensures there are no streaks or marks that could interfere with sunlight absorption.

Final Inspection

Once the cleaning is complete, our technicians conduct a final inspection to ensure that your solar panels are in pristine condition. We verify that all gutters are clear, and your panels are clean and functioning optimally. We can also provide further roof cleaning to ensure no debris spreads to your solar panels soon after they've been cleaned.

Services

Dust covers solar panel before cleaning takes place.

Dust and Debris Removal

Often left to accumulate, the removal of dust and debris accounts for the first layer of cleaning to assure the fluid operation of solar paneling.

Lichen on solar panels positioned on a roof.

Lichen Removal

Lichen is a symbiotic organism that grows on solar panels, causing shading, reduced efficiency, and corrosion. It is best removed to prevent degradation.

Animal Droppings Removal

Like lichen, animal droppings will coat solar panels and contribute to shading and reduced efficiency. The longer they are left, the more stubborn droppings become.

Rinse and Wash

After the removal of any contaminants from solar panels, we will rinse and wash with specialist equipment and cleaning solutions.

solar panel washing wiper clears dust on the right side with a water-fed telescopic brush..

Frame and Edge Cleaning

Often overlooked as dirt on the edges of solar panels will not pose as direct a threat as in the centre, cleaning these areas prevents corrosion and further spread.

Solar panels atop a roof stand clean and streak-free.

Drying and De-Streaking

After a thorough wash, solar panels are dried without smears and streaks to ensure their optimal operation as well as their aesthetic appeal.

An example of professional solar panel cleaning.

FAQ

How often should I have my solar panels cleaned?

Factors that could point to the need for solar panel cleaning may include the climate, the angle of your panels, the location of your property, weather conditions. Generally you will know when your panels need cleaning due to a drop in operational efficiency, or through a visual inspection.