About Us
Our Journey in Solar Cleaning
Solar panels work by allowing light into the solar cells. The more light that hits a panel, the more power it will generate.
Due to the upwards angle of solar panels, they are more prone to bird droppings and a build-up of general dust and dirt that does not wash off with just rain. This reduces the amount of light hitting the panel and reduces its output. As the projected energy figures claimed by solar panel manufacturers and installers are based on the optimum performance of clean solar panels, this build-up of dirt can adversely affect the panel’s ability to meet those projections. So, it is important to clean solar panels in order to protect and maintain your investment. Regular solar panel cleaning will also help you to make the most of the government feed-in tariff.
While solar panel cleaning in the UK is relatively new, in other parts of the world solar panel cleaning has been around for a long time. Early adopters of the technology soon realised that if their solar panels were not cleaned regularly, they would not run at their optimum performance. There has been study in the U.S. suggesting solar panel cleaning is not necessary in some of their climate, but it is proved that solar panel cleaning is necessary in the UK.
Our Core Values
At Advanced Solar Panel Cleaning, our values guide our work, ensuring we provide the best service and foster long-term client relationships.
Integrity
We prioritize honesty and transparency in all our interactions, ensuring our clients feel valued and informed throughout the cleaning process.
Customer Focus
Our clients are at the heart of what we do. We strive to exceed their expectations by providing top-notch service and tailored solutions for their solar panel needs.
Safety
We believe in maintaining the highest safety standards. Our team is fully trained to handle solar panel cleaning efficiently and securely, protecting our workers and clients.
WHY CLEAN SOLAR PANELS ?
Can it Improve Efficiency?
We have for years now, been monitoring the increases in efficiency that solar panel cleaning can bring. We frequently see sizeable increases of solar efficiency on agricultural sites, of up to 30%. This has been proved by clients who have sent readings to prove solar panel cleaning has increased the output and efficiency of their array. Operations & maintenance departments of solar companies that we have cleaned solar panels for have also reported similar increases in efficiency from solar panel cleaning.
On industrial and commercial sites, we have seen increases of up to 60% and on residential arrays of up to 21%.
Why Rain Will Not Clean Your Solar Panels ?
A good way to illustrate why rainwater will not clean solar panels is by looking at your car windscreen. If you didn’t clean your windscreen for 6 months, how much visibility would you lose? If left, the grime on your windscreen would accumulate and eventually ‘green’ over. Even if the car is rained on, the rain contains airborne dust particles that settle and attach to the surface after the rainwater evaporates. When we use our windscreen wipers, we clean the centre of the screen, but where the wipers do not reach, there is a film of dirt. The whole of your solar panel is in exactly the same condition as the edge of your car windscreen because they are both exposed to the same elements. Visibility through your windscreen is lost due to the loss of light. Therefore, the same principles hold true for solar panel cleaning. It is very important to maximise the light getting into the solar panel and in turn, increase your financial reward.
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