Keeping Your Solar Panels Clean

Like all good technologies, solar power systems require periodic maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Fortunately, it takes little effort to maintain a quality installation. And these systems actually demand very little attention to do their job well. One of the easiest ways to keep your solar power system up and running is simply to clean it. What's more, periodic rain does the job for you for a good portion of the year.

Having said that, it doesn't hurt to give your system a quick run through to know that you have done your part.

So how do you keep your Sterling and Wilson Solar power system in its best shape? Let's find out:

While a mild layer of dust and dirt doesn't noticeably affect performance, over time, these elements could build-up to prevent your system from fully exploiting the incident sunlight. Dirt, dust, leaves, pollen, ash and waste from birds and insects can slowly create an optical barrier. The good news is, it takes little to bring your panels back to their shiny best state.

Ideally, it is recommended to hire an expert, who know how to avoid scratching the panels or accidentally breaking something lose that could void the warranty. Even without an expert, the job isn't all that hard if you follow some basic precautionary measures. All you need is a soft bristle brush attached to a long handle and you're usually good to go. A high-power water spray can do the trick too, if you have one on hand. Just remember to turn the solar power system off before you begin and be sure to have a firm footing on a solid floor to avoid any unforeseen incidents. 

A good quality system will do just fine with these measures and deliver good output during its lifetime. And you can always rely on our expertise for anything beyond your capabilities or reach.

At Sterling and Wilson Solar, we look after our customers’ assets like our own, meticulously caring and streamlining to minimize consumption and operating costs. Using state-of-the-art computerized maintenance and management systems, as well as mechanized and robotic cleaning, we ensure end-to-end solar plant operation and maintenance solutions on both DC & AC side, inclusive of scheduled corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance.