Professional Solar Panel Cleaning & Maintenance Service
Get the most out of your solar panel system!
Solar Eco Clean (Pty) Ltd is a South African registered company dedicated to the provision of excellent solar panel cleaning & maintenance services for all commercial & residential needs. We are solar panel cleaners capable of dealing with all your solar panel cleaning & maintenance needs and offer a range of solutions and services.
Solar Eco Clean (Pty) Ltd is committed to providing exceptional services by delivering high-quality & cost efficient solutions to meet the needs of our clients in South Africa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Never use cleaning chemicals on your solar panel that has not been approved for safe use by solar panel manufacturers. This will void your warranty and cause irreversible damage to the anti-reflective coating and seals due to the corrosive properties in harsh cleaning chemicals.
For residential clients it is recommended to have your solar panels cleaned at least once every 6 months. For commercial clients once every 3 months are preferred due to the fact that more electricity is used at commercial level. Clean solar panels will produce more electricity and yield a higher ROI (return on investment). Clean solar panels will ensure that your solar energy system always performs at its optimal efficiency. Regular cleaning and maintenance will ensure the longest possible lifespan for your solar panels.
Actually rain can cause even more problems since rainwater carries a lot of dust and dirt. Once the water evaporates, the dirt is left behind. There are also nitric and sulfuric acids in rain that will cause water spots and sediment on top of your solar panel once dried, alowing it to get dirtier much quicker. Rain may rinse off some top layer dirt on your solar panels but it is still neccesary to clean them properly atleast once every 6 months to avoid complications.
With this type of question we also like to use the following 2 questions as examples. Does rain clean your car or do you still need to take it for a car wash? Does a water rinse clean your mouth and teeth or do you need to brush it?
Imagine not brushing your teeth for 6 months and just using a water rinse, or leaving your car outside in the rain and various weather conditions for 6 months without washing it. Do you think it will be clean? I doubt it!
Dirt buildup, dust, pollen, grime, algea, bird droppings and many more elements will stick to your solar panel that requires a soft brush & de-ionized water to wash off as some of these elements can be corrosive and damage your solar panels over time.
No, never clean your solar panels with a high pressure washer. This is a very expensive mistake to make. The pressure from a pressure washer can force water through the seals and into the panel itself. Water ingress can lead to a defective solar panel.
Using tap water on your solar panels is not recommended. We only use de-ionized water to clean your solar panels for multiple reasons. De-ionized water acts as a magnet for dirt and impurities; it cleans easier and more effectively than tap water as the de-ionized water will pull the dirt from your panels while leaving a spot free drying finish. Using tap water to clean your solar panels will cause sediment, water streaks and water spots on top of your solar panel due to the high volume of minerals and impurities found in tap water. Sediment will make it easier for dirt and pollen to attach to the panel surface. De-ionized water also cannot conduct electricity as it is actually the ions and minerals found inside water that conducts electricity and not water itself. Water serves as a good isolator against electricity while the ions and minerals inside water serves as a good conductor of electricity. This makes de-ionized water a much safer option when cleaning electrical components to prevent potential electrical shocks or short circuits.
Yes you can if you have the right equipment for the job. Do not use brushes or cleaning equipment that has not been tested and approved for safe use on solar panels. Using the wrong equipment will scratch and damage your solar panels causing irreversible damage that will permanently affect your solar system’s energy production negatively.
Also, do not go onto your roof without the necessary PPE (personal protective equipment) & fall prevention/fall arrest equipment. Taking matters into your own hands when climbing onto a roof without the necessary experience, knowledge and safety equipment can put your life in danger. Cleaning & maintaining your solar panels is a potentially dangerous task. Working with water, electricity and heights is a recipe for disaster without the necessary training & safety precautions. Slipping, falling, and electrocution are some of the biggest risks when cleaning solar panels and therefore we recommend using a professional to do the job instead.
We are committed to the highest of standards in our industry. We work with precision & attention to detail. Customer satisfaction is of high importance to us. Our equipment has been thoroughly tested and approved for safe use to guarantee our clients a premium high quality cleaning result.
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Solar Eco Clean (Pty) Ltd
Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, South Africa
Trading Hours
Monday - Friday: 9AM–5PM
Saturday: 9AM–1PM
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: Closed
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