In this article, we provide detailed information on why solar panel cleaning. Read on and see what professional solar panel cleaning<\/a> can do for your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even a thin layer of dust, sand or bird droppings can reduce light radiation by several percent. Research shows that pollution can cause an efficiency drop of 3-7% and in extremely dusty areas even up to 20% or more. Professional solar panel cleaning restores that lost yield and ensures that your installation does what you expect it to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unevenly soiled panels can develop hotspots: small areas where the temperature rises too high due to shadowing or dirt. Those spots permanently damage cells and shorten their lifespan. It is therefore crucial to know why clean solar panels<\/em> preventive against this kind of damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many manufacturers and installation guarantees prescribe periodic maintenance. Regular panel maintenance prevents you from losing warranty and provides security in case of any defects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Professional cleaners such as Solarco<\/a> Always combine cleaning with an inspection for cabling, inverters and mounting equipment. This prevents dangerous vibrations, loose parts or electrical risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In rainy and moderately polluted regions (such as Flanders and the Netherlands), one professional cleaning a year is usually sufficient. Preferably choose spring or autumn, so that pollen, dust and bird droppings are removed before the high season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In desert or construction environments, sand and cement dust can noticeably reduce efficiency within weeks. This is when quarterly or even monthly cleaning pays for itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Practical advice:<\/strong> Combine cleaning with a visual inspection and\/or thermographic scan to detect both dirt and hidden defects.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Read more about how often to clean solar panels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Preventing loss of energy yield<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mild pollution: once a year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Heavier pollution: two to three times a year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In these situations, we recommend cleaning solar panels two to three times a year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nExtremely dusty conditions: quarterly or more often<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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