Bird Proofing Of Solar Panels

One common issue we find with rooftop solar panel arrays is that birds, rodents and other animals often make nests underneath the solar panels. Due to the heat that solar panels generate as well as the protection it offers from weather elements such as rain, hail and wind, as well as protection from potential predators, birds find this to be the perfect place to build their nests.

Unfortunately this is reason for concern that needs immediate attention as it could lead to many problems.

The material from bird nests can be a potential fire hazard and can also scratch the anti-reflective coating if it lands on top of the solar panels. Not to mention the damage caused by bird claws and the increased effect of bird droppings on you solar panels, roof, and surrounding areas. Bird droppings are corrosive and left long enough, will permanently damage your solar panels, roof paint, car paint and surrounding furniture. It is also a major inconvenience.

Bird and rodent nests also attracts insects and pests that can make their way into your roof and home, or even into your solar panels. Birds and rodents can also chew your solar panel cables causing malfunction and an increased risk of electrocution or fire.

Fortunately Solar Eco Clean (Pty) Ltd has a solution to this problem. We can install a bird proofing mesh guard around your solar panel arrays to permanently keep birds and rodents from entering underneath your panels. This will also reduce the amount of bird droppings on top of, and around your solar panels.

We also clean out any previous nesting material, droppings and dirt from under the panels before installing the mesh guard. Any birds, nests or eggs will be safely relocated without causing any harm to the animals or the environment.