At Thermo Group, we understand that huge decisions are made when investing in solar panels to power your home or business with renewable energy. Like any other major investment, though, your solar panels will need regular care and maintenance if they are to continue performing optimally. That’s where our Solar Panel Cleaning Services come in.
Why Clean Your Solar Panels?
Solar panels are exposed to the outside world every minute, day in and day out. The accumulated dust, dirt, bird droppings, and environmental pollutants eat away over a period at your panel’s efficiency and overall energy output. In such scenarios, regular cleaning allows one to always ensure the system is in preparedness to soak in the maximum available sunlight. Here is why it is crucial to clean the panels:
- Efficiency: Clean solar panels absorb more sunlight, producing more energy.
- Longevity: Regular cleaning will help prevent the dirt buildup that would otherwise result in wear and tear over time, extending the life of your system.
- Savings: Clean panels reduce your consumption of grid electricity, thus lowering your energy bills.
How Thermo Group Can Help: Advanced Solar Panel Cleaning with Reverse Osmosis
Advanced RO technology underpins the cleaning service for solar panels at Thermo Group. RO water is ultra-pure; it leaves no residue or streaks upon drying out, something which might happen in the use of conventional tap water.
The Benefits of Reverse Osmosis Water in Cleaning Solar Panels
- Spot-Free Cleaning: RO water does not leave mineral deposits, streaks, or spots when it dries out; in many cases, these are some of the things left out when using regular tap water.
- Eco-Friendly: Our method is completely environmentally friendly, as it does not require harsh chemicals or detergents that can harm the surrounding ecosystem.
- Enhanced Performance: Clean panels mean more sunlight absorption, which translates to increased energy production and improved overall efficiency for your solar system.
Special Considerations for Clients with Solar Backup Systems
If you’re using a solar backup power system, regular cleaning becomes even more important. Here’s why:
- Smoothness of Energy Output: Clean panels ensure that the backup system gets maximum sunlight to store and provide energy during a power outage or peak demand periods.
- Long Life: Regular cleaning eliminates the possibility of dirt and debris accumulation, which would otherwise lead to affecting the performance and life expectancy of your solar power system.
- Long-term Savings: Keeping your panels clean maximizes their energy output, which could reduce your reliance on grid electricity, thus lowering your energy bills.
Why Choose Thermo Group for Solar Panel Cleaning?
At Thermo Group, we pride ourselves on using the best techniques for cleaning solar panels to give your solar panel system the desired performance, efficiency, and extended life. We use the most advanced reverse osmosis technologies to give the panels the streak-free shine they deserve.
Schedule Your Solar Panel Cleaning Today!
Avoid letting dirt and debris take a toll on your solar investment. Let Thermo Group keep your solar panels at their best.
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Solar panel cleaning in Cape Town: when it is worth doing
Cape Town has dry, dusty summers, strong southeasterly winds, salt air near the coast and plenty of birds, all of which leave a film on the glass. A dirty panel produces less power, and a patchy layer of dirt can affect a whole string of panels. We clean panels for homes, businesses and farms across Cape Town and the surrounding areas. Call 021 203 5337 or 082 302 0683, we are open 24/7.
Signs your panels need cleaning
- Visible dust, salt, bird droppings or leaves on the glass.
- Lower production than the same time last year in similar weather.
- A roof under trees or close to the sea, a farm or a busy road.
- It has been a long dry spell since the last clean or rain.
What we do on a cleaning visit
- We look at the roof access and panels first, then clean the glass with a soft brush and clean water, without harsh chemicals.
- We check the mounting, cabling and connections for damage, loose fittings or hot spots.
- We look at the inverter readings and, if you have one, the battery.
- We tell you what we found and quote before doing any repair work.
Need more than a clean? See our solar repairs and fault finding, or the solar certificate of compliance page if you are selling or need your system signed off. For a new system, see solar installations or commercial solar.
Solar maintenance in your suburb
Pick your suburb to see our solar inspection and maintenance service in your area:
- Bakoven
- Bantry Bay
- Bellville
- Bergvliet
- Big Bay
- Bishopscourt
- Bloubergstrand
- Brackenfell
- Camps Bay
- Claremont
- Clifton
- Constantia
- Durbanville
- Edgemead
- Fish Hoek
- Fresnaye
- Gardens
- Goodwood
- Green Point
- Higgovale
- Kalk Bay
- Kenilworth
- Kraaifontein
- Llandudno
- Loevenstein
- Marina Da Gama
- Melkbosstrand
- Montague Gardens
- Monte Vista
- Mouille Point
- Muizenberg
- Newlands
- Noordhoek
- Observatory
- Oranjezicht
- Paarl
- Panorama
- Parklands
- Parow
- Pinelands
- Plattekloof
- Plumstead
- Rondebosch
- Sea Point
- Simons Town
- Somerset West
- Stellenbosch
- Sunningdale
- Sunset Beach
- Tamboerskloof
- Tokai
- Vredehoek
- Welgemoed
- West Beach
- Woodstock
- Wynberg
Solar panel cleaning questions
How often should solar panels be cleaned in Cape Town?
It depends on where you are and what is around the roof. Dry summer months bring dust, coastal areas get salt spray, and roofs near trees collect leaves and bird droppings. Many homes do well with a clean once or twice a year, and a quick look at your inverter output tells you when it is time sooner.
How do I know my solar panels are dirty?
You see visible dust, salt, bird droppings or leaf litter on the glass, or your daily production has dropped compared with the same season in the previous year while the weather was similar. A drop can also point to a fault, which is why we check the system when we clean.
Can I clean my solar panels myself?
Panels sit on roofs, which is a fall risk, and the glass and wiring can be damaged by the wrong tools or harsh products. We recommend letting a professional do it. If you do clean at ground level, use clean water and a soft brush, and never spray cold water on very hot panels.
Does cleaning include a system check?
Yes. We look at the panels, mounting, cabling and connections while we are on the roof, and we can include an inverter and battery check. If we find a fault we tell you before doing any repair.
Do you clean panels for businesses and farms as well as homes?
Yes. We service homes, businesses and farms in and around Cape Town. Call us to arrange the work and get a quote for planned jobs. Terms and conditions apply.
Do you service all solar brands?
We inspect, clean and maintain systems regardless of who installed them, including panels, inverters and batteries from any brand.