The great thing about solar panels is that they require very little maintenance.
Regular solar panel cleaning is generally unnecessary unless your area is highly susceptible to dust, dirt, pollen, or sand due to an arid climate.
An accumulation of dirt, pollen, leaves, and bird droppings can affect your solar panels’ efficiency. While rain is generally sufficient for cleaning your panels, you may want to consider a professional cleaning if you ever notice your panels aren’t working at their full capacity.
You also want to make sure your panels aren’t under branches, as not only could the shade reduce output, but the branches could potentially fall in a storm and cause serious damage.
Routine maintenance checks will help keep your solar system’s panel performance, meters, the inverter, and other parts running at maximum efficiency.
It’s also important to make note of any changes in your electric bills and energy usage.
