{"id":75,"date":"2024-05-06T18:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T18:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/?p=75"},"modified":"2026-06-01T09:55:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:55:08","slug":"solar-panel-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/solar-panel-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep your solar panels working from bird droppings?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the hours of sunlight become more abundant in the summer months, ensuring the efficiency of your solar panels becomes crucial in helping to maximise their impact. Solar panels, while a sustainable solution for clean and renewable energy, require regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/specialist-cleaning\/solar-panel-cleaning\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panels-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Solar Panels\" class=\"wp-image-516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panels-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panels-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panels-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panels-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panels-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is solar panel cleaning worth it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer brings a great opportunity to harness the sun\u2019s energy when it\u2019s at its most powerful, with up to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worlddata.info\/europe\/united-kingdom\/sunset.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 hours<\/a>&nbsp;of daylight expected to fall on the UK\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/solarenergyuk.org\/news\/six-years-of-solar-roofs-strongest-growth-since-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14.6GW<\/a>&nbsp;of residential, commercial, and industrial rooftop solar capacity per day from June to August. However, build-up on solar panels of matter such as dust, dirt, debris, and bird droppings, can impact solar panel efficiency.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/chtmag.com\/rentokil-specialist-hygiene-warns-homes-and-businesses-face-losing-up-to-8-hours-of-solar-generation-due-to-dirty-solar-panels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research<\/a>&nbsp;indicates that energy generation could be cut by up to half over the summer due to dust and pollen coating the panels. It is not only the efficiency of sunlight absorption of solar panels that is affected by this build-up, as it can also lead to costly repairs or replacements if solar panels are not cleaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How often do solar panels need to be cleaned?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With hotter, drier springs and summers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/weather.metoffice.gov.uk\/climate-change\/climate-change-in-the-uk\">becoming more common<\/a>\u00a0in the UK, leading to increased dust and pollen deposits, solar panels should ideally be cleaned every few months.\u00a0 Regular inspections of panels are recommended as factors such as their exact location, and the local climate will determine the frequency of cleaning required. .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The impact of bird droppings on solar panels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bird droppings can have a significant impact on the efficacy of solar panels, and also threaten their productive lifespan by corroding the panel surface. It is also worth noting that bird droppings, particularly those of pigeons, gulls, and sparrows, can harbour diseases such as cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, and psittacosis. This means that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/specialist-disinfection\/bird-dropping-removal\/\">proper cleanup and disinfection<\/a>&nbsp;are necessary to mitigate health risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/specialist-cleaning\/solar-panel-cleaning\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panel-Cleaning-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Solar Panel Cleaning\" class=\"wp-image-518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panel-Cleaning-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panel-Cleaning-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panel-Cleaning-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panel-Cleaning-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solar-Panel-Cleaning-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to clean solar panels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional cleaning and bird-proofing services, such as those offered by our experts, will ensure that your solar panels operate at optimal capacity, maximising energy production and longevity. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/specialist-cleaning\/solar-panel-cleaning\/\">Solar Panel Cleaning Services<\/a>&nbsp;use specialised equipment and techniques to safely remove any built-up matter, without compromising panel integrity. This meticulous cleaning process guarantees optimal panel performance while preserving their longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experts utilise advanced techniques and eco-friendly solutions to remove the build-up of bird droppings and any additional dirt and debris to ensure optimal energy generation.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a>&nbsp;for thorough and reliable solar panel cleaning services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button tel is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+44808 159 1403\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#ed1b24\"><strong>Call Us 0808 159 1403<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=447918607506\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#ed1b24\"><strong>WhatsApp Us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#ed1b24\"><strong>Get in Touch with Us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the hours of sunlight become more abundant in the summer months, ensuring the efficiency of your solar panels becomes crucial in helping to maximise their impact. 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Her love of the outdoors led to her taking additional environmental studies during her university degree and she is proud to push the sustainability agenda throughout her work."}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1487,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75\/revisions\/1487"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentokil-hygiene.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}