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Solar photovoltaic panels are a fantastic investment since they offer clean and affordable electricity for your house or place of business. With solar systems comprising of mounting structures, panels, wiring and electrical components exposed to elements, one would be foolish to think that no maintenance is required.
Solar panels must be maintained on a regular basis, just like any other system, to guarantee that they continue to function at their peak levels.
This blog post will discuss the importance of hiring a qualified business and get the benefits of expert solar panel maintenance.
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To get the most value and productivity out of your panels, you need to maintain them properly. While solar panels aren't as maintenance-heavy as other major home systems, you can't just forget about them. During the winter, for example, you should probably try to keep them free of snow and ice.
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It is normal for solar system to lose energy production as they age at a rate of about 1% per year. But if the energy production of your solar system is significant lower than expected, it might be time to clean the panels. It is therefore also necessary to regularly monitor the energy production of your solar system. All good solar systems comes with a user-friendly online monitoring portal for your system.
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Loss of revenue
Currently in January 2021, in South Africa, Pretoria, electricity costs R 2.80 per kilowatt hour! At the current exchange rate that is 16 Euro cents, or 19 USD cents. Say your 10 kWp (kilo Watt peak) solar system can produce 1 200 kWh (kilo watt hours) of energy per month in the summer. That is the average amount of energy produced by a 10 kWp system in Pretoria. Then a 15% reduction of energy would be: 180 kWh. Multiply that by the cost of electricity, that means each month you would be losing out on a saving of: R 504.00! (34 USD / 28 Euro) So definitely worth it to spend money and or time to get the panels cleaned.
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For large commercial solar systems, soiling can have a big impact on revenue loss. For these systems it is most definitely worth getting a professional cleaning company in to clean the panels.
Grid-Tied
There are numerous advantages to hiring a qualified business to maintain your photovoltaic solar panels. These include the following:
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Enhanced Efficiency: By keeping your panels in top condition, regular maintenance can maximize energy production and lower your energy costs significantly.
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Prolonged Lifespan: With proper maintenance, your photovoltaic solar panels can last longer, lowering the frequency of replacements and raising your overall return on investment.
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Peace of Mind: By hiring a professional to maintain your solar panels, you can relax knowing that any problems will be resolved swiftly and skilfully.
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Warranty Compliance: The majority of photovoltaic solar panel warranties demand that routine maintenance be carried out by a qualified business. Your warranty will remain in effect if you hire a qualified maintenance crew.
Hybrid / Grid-Interactive
Cleaning Tips for Solar Panel Cleaning
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Solar panel cleaning kits come in very handy for cleaning solar panels. Inside the kit is a biodegradable soap, a wiper, and a small brush or brush with a longer handle. Mix the soap in the bucket with water. Instructions are provided on the bottle. Dip the brush in the bucket and begin gently wiping the solar panels. You can use plain water or a soft brush to remove any grime or dirt that has built up on the panels.
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How to clean solar panels has never gotten easier! Clean solar panels when moist or wet so any dirt or residue stuck on them can be wiped off easily.
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Never use an abrasive sponge or soap to clean solar panels, as you may scratch the glass. A soft rag or biodegradable soap is the best way to clean solar panels.
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It is important not to use harsh materials when cleaning solar panels as they could cause damage, and solar panels are costly to repair.
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If you clean often, you might be able to just run a hose along the panels to remove any dirt. Fewer calls on solar panel maintenance.
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Use a long-handled wiper to clean the panels while standing on the ground for your safety and the safety of others around you.
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Always watch out for dirt on the solar panels to ensure they don’t build up since they can absorb sunlight better when they are free of dirt.
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If you must get on the roof, take proper care, as once you begin cleaning, the roof becomes slippery, and you could slide off when you get down, so use safety ropes or a harness for support.
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So, how often should you clean your solar panels? That depends on the state of your solar panels, which is affected by local weather conditions and other factors that can lead to debris accumulating on the surface of your solar panels. Generally, solar panels can be cleaned anywhere from once every 2 months to once a year.
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The maintenance procedure at Genergy
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Panel inspection: The panels are routinely visually inspected to look for any physical deterioration or damage.
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Panel cleaning: Cleaning the panels to get rid of any dirt, dust, or other debris that may have gathered on the surface. This ensures that the panels can absorb the most sunlight possible. This is done with care to not damage the panels in any way.
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Electrical component testing: Verifying that all electrical parts, including wiring and inverters, are in good working order and that the electrical system is free of any flaws.
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Monitoring system: Tracking the effectiveness of the solar panel system to identify any problems and address them as soon as possible.
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Repair and replacement: If any solar panel system component is not working properly or has been damaged, repair and replacement services are offered.
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Providing warranty coverage for the solar panel system, which includes labour and material coverage.
Activate Solar Energy
Investing in a solar panel installation is a a long term project.
Much like your home needs looking after, so does your solar installation.
Your investment is worthy of the proper care!
Our team not only has the expertise, but also follows all the health and safety protocols required for people working on rooftops where most Solar installations end up.
Hiring a qualified provider that will ensure expert solar panel maintenance is essential for guaranteeing peak operation, extending the life of your panels, and offering peace of mind.
RESIDENTIAL & MULTI-RESIDENTIAL
Solar for your Home
Commercial or Industrial Photovoltaic (PV) Solutions are typically large to medium scale Roof-Top, Grid-Tied systems.
The solar PV system supplies the building electrical load directly from the sun i.e. "Solar Connected". The Grid is used for backup or for supplementary power (i.e. when the solar cannot supply).
Savings can be significant:
ROI: 1 to 5 yrs | IRR: 15% to 70%
Roof-Top systems that can either Reverse the utility meter or are designed for close to 100% Self-Consumption usage.
AM Solar specialise in design, supply and installations of Commercial & Industrial Solar PV solutions.
Grid-Tied
Solar PV (photovoltaic) roof-top, Grid-Tied systems are the most common type of solar PV installation around the world (93% of all PV systems are grid-tied).
These systems do not store their energy in battery banks.
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Electricity produced during the daytime by the sun is either used in the dwelling/building or directed back into the electricity grid, this puts your power usage into credit (i.e. Nett-Zero Energy Building).
These Roof-Top systems can either Reverse the utility meter or are designed for close to 100% Self-Consumption usage.
Grid-Tied systems effectively reduce or eliminate the KWh portion of the electricity bill, thereby reducing or eliminating this cost. Typical Day-Time load type buildings (i.e. operate during day-time hours 7am to 6pm) can be reduced to Nett-Zero energy from the grid (Eskom) while other building types may only achieve proportional savings (10% to 90%), this being known as a Self-Consumption approach.
The initial cost in Investing in this Technology is typically offset within a few years and the long term savings (30+ years) can be significant, with IRR’s 15% to 70%.
Explore our commercial solar solutions designed to meet the energy needs of businesses and industrial facilities.
Our maintenance and support services ensure the continued performance and efficiency of your solar power system, providing peace of mind for years to come.
Hybrid / Grid-Interactive
Grid-interactive/ESS PV systems give users more choices and greater flexibility, while increasing the level of reliability in deployments.
A Grid-Interactive/ESS system can bee seen as a combination of an Off-Grid system (with a battery bank) and a Grid-Tied system (uses the grid as backup and/or sell excess energy into the grid i.e. Nett-Metering).
Thus it is a Commercial Grid-Tied system with a battery bank installed to store some energy for later use or for back-up under grid-failure conditions.
The battery bank can typically be smaller than what is required in an off-grid system; sized to drive just the essential load(s) during a power-outage, with the grid as a reliable backup energy source for bad weather days.
Grid-Interactive System in Commercial or Industrial Scale installations would be used to power essential or mission-critical loads (e.g. Computer server rooms, fridges, key-equipment) during grid-falures and/or would be used to reduce peak loads (i.e. Peak-Shaving), thereby reducing the KVA Load component of the electricity bill.
AM Solar are experienced grid-interactive pv system designers, suppliers and installers.
Experience the benefits of solar power at home with our tailored residential solar solutions.
Seamless Connection
We manage the utility connection to ensure a seamless transition to solar power. Our team coordinates with utility providers to make the switch smooth and convenient for you.
Activate Solar Energy
Experience the benefits of solar power as we activate your system. Once everything is in place, you can start enjoying clean energy and reaping the rewards of your sustainable choice.
