Solar panels are a worthwhile, environmentally friendly investment that more and more homeowners and business owners are turning to as their primary energy source. However, they require maintenance from time to time, and one of the most important forms of maintenance is solar panel washing.
Here are a few of the top benefits of regularly washing your solar panels.
- Increased efficiency. When dirt and grime rest on the surface of your solar panels, it’s harder for the panels to absorb sunlight. This is because the layer of filth is blocking the sun’s rays. Solar panel washing helps make your solar panels operate at their highest efficiency levels by washing away this layer of filth.
- Greater durability. Dirt and the other various particles do more than just block the sun’s rays. In fact, they can actually damage your solar panels over time. Many different types of outdoor contaminants have a certain grit to them that can gradually wear away at the surface of your panels as they accumulate. With how much of an investment your solar panels were, you want to make sure that you eliminate any sources of potential damage as much as possible. Keeping your solar panels clean will help boost their durability by removing the contaminants that negatively affect them.
- Improved appearance. Of course, appearance matters for both residential and commercial building exteriors. Dirty solar panels bring down the curb appeal of your space, which is more of an issue than you may think. For example, if your business exterior is dirty, it might send the message that you don’t care about how your business is perceived, leaving potential customers questioning whether they want to do business with you.
Our solar panel washing service uses the softwashing method to safely eliminate outdoor contaminants without the damages associated with intense pressurized water from traditional pressure washing. Call our team here at Safely Softwash today if your solar panels would benefit from a professional cleaning job.