More and more families are installing solar panels, and the multiple advantages of solar panels such as energy-saving, green and environmentally friendly make people love them. However, as solar panels are used for a longer period of time, their panels will become dirty. So, there are a lot of people who ask the question “Should I pay someone to clean my panels?” The answer is undoubtedly yes, of course.
1. What are the reasons to hire a professional solar panel cleaner?
The best way to clean your solar panels is to use a solar panel cleaning service because there are many benefits that come with professional cleaning. Here are these benefits:
(1) Higher efficiency
Professionals use professional cleaning tools to perform this labor for many years, the proficiency will be higher than ordinary people, and it will take less time to clean the same panels, which is more efficient.
(2) Low damage rate
Professional solar panel cleaners, know all the matters of solar panel cleaning, reduce the damage rate of solar panels in the cleaning process.
(3) High safety
When professionals clean solar panels, they will repair the damaged parts and have professional tools to repair and handle. In the face of dangerous matters, professionals will have a better way to solve them.
(4) High degree of cleanliness
Professionals clean solar panels more comprehensively. Compared with ordinary people, they have more comprehensive tools, cleaning agents, more skilful technology and a deeper understanding of solar panel cleaning.
2. How much does it cost to clean solar panels?
There are different rates for cleaning solar panels. Here are two common ones:
① The price of cleaning one panel is about 3 to 10 dollars. Then, the number of panels determines the fee charged for cleaning the panels.
(1) Assuming you have 30 panels, the cost is as follows :
3 (dollars) × 30 = 90 (dollars)
10 (U.S. dollars) × 30 = 300 (U.S. dollars)
So if you have 30 panels, the approximate cost is between $90 and $300.
(2) Suppose you have 50 panels and the cost is as follows:
3 (dollars) × 50 = 150 (dollars)
10 (dollars) x 50 = 500 (dollars)
So, if you have 50 panels, the approximate cost is between $150 and $500.
② or a simple fixed charge based on a one-time charge of $150 to $350 for cleaning the solar panels at one time.
Of course, the final charge for the solar panels depends on the rate of the company you commission and which rate you prefer.
FAQ
Dirty solar panels may lead to a reduction in their power output. Regular maintenance and cleaning of solar panels will maximize their efficiency and power output, and in this respect it is worthwhile.
There are more causes, usually bird droppings, debris, and fungus, lichen, mold, particulate matter or dust. While a small amount of stains won’t make much of a difference, the various causes stack up and the quantity leads to a qualitative change, making the solar panel dirty.
Generally for visual inspection, see anything blocking the sunlight to reach the solar panel or solar panel color change, usually need to clean the solar panel. Or maybe it is sensing a drop in the performance of the solar panel.