Solar Panel Cleaning in Leeds

Why have your solar panels cleaned?
Research shows that the electricity output of solar panels WILL decline when allowed to remain uncleaned, losing from at least 10% to as much as 25% of their electricity output! Even more when they are never cleaned. Why? Simply because dirt on the glass surface of the solar panel absorbs the light and so the intensity of the sunlight reaching the cell is accordingly diminished, thus reducing the cell’s efficiency.

Urban pollution, bird droppings, dust, tree sap, leaves, pollen, soot all build into a layer of grime. Even rain water leaves a deposit, and cleaning products can leave sticky detergent or chemical residue.

Installing solar panels represent a considerable investment! If you are not getting the output you paid to achieve then it makes sense to help keep them at their peak performance.

Even Google found that cleaning their solar panels had a positive impact on their efficiency! They concluded that the easiest and most effective way was to have their solar panels cleaned regularly. Source here.

How often should your solar panels be cleaned?
A yearly, or twice yearly solar panel cleaning is recommended. As the spring and summer months produce considerably more electricity than the winter months then early spring and then again later in the summer are the best times to do it in order to keep your solar panels working as efficiently as possible. The cost of solar panel cleaning is far outweighed by the increase in their generating efficiency.

Why use Squeak and Bubbles’ solar panel cleaning services in Leeds?

Using light carbon fibre poles, our ladderless water-fed pole system can safely reach up to 45ft without any need for work-at-height or special access equipment. Using this system ensures privacy and reduced disturbance to occupants and minimises risk to outdoor areas, lawns, flower beds and outbuildings.

Water is first purified removing all the minerals and impurities that are present in our everyday water. This is then fed up through the light, carbon fibre poles and sprayed onto the solar panels. A soft bristled brush then lightly loosens the dirt and grime which is absorbed and flushed away by the stream of pure water. Then the solar panels are simply rinsed again and left to dry naturally.

Because no mains water and no detergents are used the solar panels are left spotless and streak free. No sticky residue is left, the glass doesn’t attract dirt and stays cleaner for longer.

Are you insured?
Yes we are fully insured for both residential and commercial properties, up to £5 million public liability. A copy of our insurance can be sent to you if requested.

Am I tied in to a contract?
No. You can cancel our solar panel cleaning services in Leeds at any time.