Already 180+ installations cleaned in the East Flanders region

Cleaning solar panels in East Flanders

Name: Solarco
Rating: 5

From the Ghent Canal Zone to the Flemish Ardennes, solar panels in East Flanders have a very varied pollution profile. Industrial precipitation, motorway fine dust and agricultural dust combine to form a stubborn film that imperceptibly reduces your yield. We clean your installation streak-free with osmosis water, in one profitable turn.

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Since 2018

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East Flanders: specific conditions for solar panels

East Flanders ranges from the Ghent port cluster and the Canal Zone to the Flemish Ardennes and Pajottenland. This geographical diversity means that solar panels encounter different pollution sources: industrial precipitation in the north, agricultural dust in the south and urban emissions around Aalst, Sint-Niklaas and Dendermonde.

Local factors affecting returns

Ghent Canal Zone: ArcelorMittal and the chemical sector between Ghent and Zelzate spread metal particles and fine dust far into the province.
E17 and E40 motorway network: the busy E17 (Antwerp-Kortrijk) and E40 (Brussels-Ostend) axes create a continuous flow of exhaust particulates.
Agricultural fields: in the Pajottenland, the Meetjesland and the Flemish Ardennes, arable farming releases soil dust and crop protection residues into the air.
Pollen: the forests around Brakel, Kluisbergen and Donkmeer provide plenty of pollen in spring.

What that means for your installation

For East Flanders roofs, we recommend one to two cleanings per year, highly dependent on your location. Companies in the Canal Zone, transport companies along the E17 and homes in urban centres usually see the highest yield gains.

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Getting solar panels professionally cleaned

Getting solar panels cleaned doesn't have to be complicated. You request a quote, we schedule a date, and our team does the rest - you don't even have to be there. Afterwards, you will receive a report with before and after photos. No hassles, no surprises, no additional costs.

Our 4-step approach

Thorough pre-inspection

Visual + thermographic check of your installation. We identify hotspots and damage before cleaning.

Robotic cleaning with osmosis water

Our certified cleaning robots operate on battery, without chemicals. Osmosis water dissolves all dirt and leaves no streaks or residue.

Quality control

After cleaning, we recheck each panel. You will receive a detailed report with before and after photos.

Aftercare and Advice

Based on your installation, environment and production data we draw up an optimal cleaning calendar.

Why companies choose Solarco

Professional and environmentally friendly

Solarco uses professional techniques to clean your solar panels, including robotic cleaning systems and osmosis water. This is not only better for your panels, but also better for the environment as no harsh cleaning agents are involved in our solar panel cleaning.

Safety first

We always work according to strict safety guidelines. Our operators are fully certified and trained to work on aerial platforms and roofs. Moreover, we have comprehensive insurance that covers any kind of risk or liability. This allows us to safely clean solar panels.

Innovative cleaning robots

For large solar parks or extensive roof installations, Solarco deploys robot cleaners. These robots run on batteries and are certified by renowned module manufacturers. The robot can quickly and evenly clean large installations of solar panels without damaging the panels.

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Benefits of professional solar panel cleaning in East Flanders

Higher efficiency: Several studies show that cleaning solar panels can provide an efficiency improvement of a few percent to as much as 15%, depending on the degree of contamination.
Longer lifespan: By preventing dirt build-up and hot spots, your entire system will last longer.
Safety and warranty: Many manufacturers recommend professional cleaning to maintain the warranty. Climbing a roof yourself is also not without risk.
Time savings: With the right tools and experience, we can take care of a large installation in a short time, while you yourself spend your precious time on other things.
Sustainable approach: Osmosis water and robotic cleaning minimise the use of harmful chemicals, which is better for the environment as well as for the panels themselves.

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Frequently asked questions about solar panel cleaning East Flanders

For most roofs in East Flanders, one annual cleaning is sufficient. Roofs in the Canal Zone, along the E17 and E40 or in fruit and arable areas often benefit from a second cleaning.

Rain washes off loose dust but leaves the finer industrial and agricultural film. This builds up precisely between showers and is responsible for the creeping loss of efficiency we often measure.

Yes. We clean private roofs throughout East Flanders and large company installations in the Kanaal zone, at logistics parks in Sint-Niklaas and Lokeren, at the Volvo site in Ghent and at food companies in Aalst.

Customers in East Flanders typically see 9 to 24% yield recovery after a thorough cleaning, with outliers in the Canal Zone. We substantiate these gains using your monitoring data before and after the turn.

We work throughout East Flanders, including in Ghent, Aalst, Sint-Niklaas, Dendermonde, Oudenaarde, Lokeren, Geraardsbergen, Ronse, Eeklo, Beveren-Waas, Wetteren, Zottegem and Ninove.