How to Look After Your Solar Panels Sunshine Coast
Although they generally require very little maintenance, as with any electrical equipment, your solar panels must see regular upkeep. This ensures that your system runs as safely and efficiently as possible. First, you need to know how to make sure this happens. Logic Solar can help. We’ve addressed some common maintenance-related concerns below.
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The most important aspect of maintaining a solar panel system is cleaning. The good news is that rain can help wash away much of the dirt build-up from the modules. However, there is a bit more involved. Regular maintenance should make sure that:
panels are both clean and secure
there are no defects
there are no signs of corrosion
vents are free of debris
all wirings, fittings and cables are operating properly
Why Do Solar Panels Need Maintenance?
At the mercy of the weather, your solar panels may accumulate dust and debris over time. There’s also the possibility that other elements have the potential to cause your panels to deteriorate or become damaged. Sunlight, wind, hail, vermin and water seepage can all negatively affect the regular function of your system.
Considerations beyond safety include the efficiency of your system. Regular maintenance will ensure that your solar panel system will perform as efficiently as possible, allowing you to save more on your power bills.
Who Should Perform Solar Panel Maintenance?
One of the many upsides to having solar panels installed is the relatively low maintenance that is required. When it comes to cleaning, most people can carry out the basics with a hose or leaf blower. A proper routine check should, however, be carried out twice yearly. We do not recommend climbing up onto your roof. Leave this high risk work to the experts - all of our installers have carried out extensive training both with electrical equipment and at heights to prevent damage to your roof panels or tiles, solar panels, electrical cabling and most importantly - yourself!
One important factor to monitor is that any trees surrounding your solar panels that can cast shading or drop leaf debris onto the panels need to be regularly pruned, as this can affect system performance dramatically, and may even damage your solar panels by creating hot spots, which can cause rapid degradation of the panels.
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Logic Solar systems are purposely designed to minimise debris and therefore, the amount and frequency of maintenance required. To ensure your solar panel system is working as safely and efficiently as possible, we recommend annual servicing. Contact our team of solar power specialists Sunshine Coast who will answer any questions you may have regarding installation or the best ways to maintain your solar system.
To discuss looking after your solar panels or to request your quote, call Logic Solar today on 1300 068 468.