Maintain and Service: A Follow-Up Guide to your New Solar Panels.

You are now the proud owner of solar panels and by now should be generating your very own electricity from the rays of the sun!

This follow-up guide will walk you through all the essential stuff to help ensure that your new solar panels run to their full potential, and to do that, a bit of maintenance is required.  

Do My Solar Panels Need Servicing?

Yes. Solar panels are usually quite low maintenance; after all, they are situated on your roof. However, they do need occasional inspection and cleaning to make sure that they are operating properly.

How Often Do My Solar Panels Need Servicing?

Once or twice a year is the typical frequency of solar panel servicing. Having said that, variables such as your property’s location, climate, and the environment surrounding your system can drive up the number of times you need a service.

For example, if you are surrounded by a lot of trees, fallen debris could build up on your system and cause efficiency issues.

What Does a Solar Panel Service Include?

A comprehensive service should include the following:

• Inspection: A visual inspection should be carried out, checking for damage, debris, or any signs of wear and tear.
• Cleaning: Any cleaning such as removing fallen debris, dirt, dust, bird droppings, and other contaminants should be carried out on your solar panels.
• Performance Analysis: The performance of your system should be carried out, ensuring that it is operating to full efficiency and output.
• Electrical Safety Assessment: There should be no danger posed by your panels; therefore, all electrical connections should be secure and functioning correctly.

How Much Does a Service Cost?

Prices all come down to the size of your system and the specific services provided in the solar service package. However, service costs can be relatively affordable.

What Can I Do to Maintain My Solar Panels?

In addition to the professional servicing of your solar panels, there are steps you can take yourself to ensure that your system is running as breezily as it should. Here’s how you can maintain your solar panels:

• Regular Panel Inspection: When outside your home, now and then, take a look at your solar panels to see if there is any visible damage like cracks or discolouration. Also, look out for dirt build-up that needs to be removed.
• Remove Debris: If possible and safe to do so, remove any debris that you can that has collected on the panels.
• Keep an Eye on System Performance: Using your method of monitoring, track your systems output to discover any potential problems that could be occurring.