Tech & Auto
5 Essential Tips For Keeping Your Solar Panels Clean And Working
By RON KING
Solar panels are a great way to save money on energy bills. However, you must keep them performing at peak output to truly benefit from your investment.
There are several ways to get the most out of your solar panels. One method is to trim the trees around your panels to prevent shading them from the sun.
Another great way is an annual system checkup to reveal shading issues, loose or faulty connections, and failing equipment that could hamper solar production.
Dirty solar panels are another common cause of reduced energy production. You can perform semi-annual cleaning to remove dust and grime with a hose, ladder, or telescopic pole.
You should visually inspect your solar panels for damage whenever you experience a significant storm with high winds or hail. You can do this with a ladder, drone, or binoculars.
Finally, it's essential to keep your solar panels free from snow. Use a long telescoping pole with a broad brush or squeegee on the end to remove as much snow as possible.