Solar Panel Cleaning Cape Coral Fl

There are numerous reasons why you might be thinking it is time to clean your solar panels on your roof. When your glass panes are dirty, they do not function as effectively and can totally even negate their whole reason for being there. Power is important for our every day lives. Here are some causes of dirty solar panels:
  • Mold and algae growth
  • Dust
  • Debris from storms or hurricanes
  • Pollen
  • Soot from nearby forest fires
Here in Florida we have a lot of humidity and over time can cause a buildup of growths. These growths in the form of molds and algae can block the components of the solar panels rendering them useless. Dust occurs more in some places than others depending on where the home or building is located, but in areas that lack trees and other vegetation you’ll notice this problem a bit more. The trees help to block dust from getting kicked up by the wind. Cape Coral solar panel cleaning is here to help because this community no stranger to some gnarly storms and hurricanes, which can leave sticks, pine needles, and other debris littering the light gathering cells. 

Should You Have Your Solar Panels Cleaned?

Pine and palm trees have a pollen season and boy can that yellow powdering just cover everything in sight sometimes, including the glass of your panels! It can even be a little sticky when wet meaning that a rain shower is sometimes not helpful at removing that pesky layer of yellow pollen. In the land of prescribed burning and forest fires, you many be near an area exposed to soot being picked up by the wind and deposited on top of your solar panels. Just yet another thing that will reduce the function of your gadgets making your electric bill higher! For both commercial or residential home roof cleaning, look into having your solar panels cleaned too. So whether you have a solar power system that is stand alone, for the pool only, or for whole home/office and you want them spiffed up so they are operating to the best of their ability. Give us a call today! 239-393-8079

Our Solar Panel Cleaning Process

Wetting Your Solar Panels

We like to start out by inspecting the solar panels and checking for any broken glass needing repaired and also taking a look underneath for any loose wiring or animals such as birds that can make nests underneath. Squirrels and rodents can chew through wiring. This can cause costly damage to panels and roof. Next we remove debris by using a water fed brush with soft bristles. Gentle sweeping motions are made, which loosens debris without causing damage. These substances typically include dust, pollen, and sometimes pine needles.

Soap Application

By using deionized water debris are attracted to the charge like a magnet making the cleaning more thorough. And who doesn't love a streak free finish? Other times a glass cleaner that is specially made for solar panels is used. The cleaner is sprayed on using a gentle liquid sprayer wand and another soft brush is used to work the cleaner into a nice lather upon the surface of the glass. This helps to remove even more residue that did not come loose initially to ensure a maximum clean and unmatched efficiency of your solar panels. 

Scrubbing Debris & Rinsing

 If there are any difficult spots, a specialized scraping tool is used to remove stuck on residue. One of the main culprits of sticky debris is unwelcome pine sap. Once the panels are softly scrubbed and free of any stuck on remnants the panels are delicately rinsed with a low pressure hose. Afterwards the panels are brushed once more with the wet brush. Dirty solar panels are known to be over 40% less effective. The recommendation is to have your panels cleaned once per year. Get your solar panels cleaned in Cape Coral today!

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