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3 Ways to improve your Solar Panel Efficiency
As a business or a homeowner, installing solar panels on your property is a worthy investment that will help reduce your carbon footprint and protect the wider environment. In addition, using renewable energy reduces our dependence on fossil fuels, helping you to avoid the rising cost of energy bills. Another advantage is that the average lifespan of a solar panel system can exceed thirty years.
However, if you’ve just started your solar panel journey, you might be wondering how to maintain your solar panels to ensure you obtain the best output of electricity and you spend your money wisely.
There are a variety of ways you can try to maximise the efficiency of your solar panels and in this blog, we’ve rounded up our top tips to ensure you make the most out of it:
1. Upkeep your solar panels
Now that fall is finally here, caring for your solar panels doesn’t stop during the colder seasons. Considering that solar panels don’t have any moving parts, they generally require very little maintenance. During the autumn months, make sure you clean your solar panels from debris or leaves as that will influence the output of electricity they produce. For debris or dust build-up, some affordable solutions include a leaf blower and a hose of water for a quick rinse.
Keeping the surface of your panels clean will ensure your solar panels remain efficient and generate more electricity for your household or your business premises.
2. Monitor your solar panels
After installing your solar panels, you need to make sure you can maintain them all year-round. Having a solar panel monitoring system means you can track the data of your electrical output and your overall energy efficiency. The monitoring system is also designed to notify you in case of any malfunctions or damage to the solar panels.
We recommend contacting a certified solar panel expert to guide you in choosing the best monitoring system that suits your property. Here at Griff Services, we install solar panels for both private clients and blue-chip firms, providing the most ecologically and financially viable energy solutions for homes and businesses alike.
3. Add anti-reflection coatings
Adding anti-reflection coatings to your solar panel system can increase its efficiency over time. Anti-reflection coatings are designed to allow cells to absorb the sunlight and convert the light into energy.
Ultimately, solar panels need as much sunlight as they can get in order to produce more electricity. The coatings are usually made of a thin layer of silicon, and they aim to reduce the reflectivity of the solar panels. As a result, this improves the performance and the efficiency of your solar panel system, making sure each panel produces more energy over its lifetime.
Overall, it’s important to care for your solar panels and to not leave them neglected during the cold seasons. Contrary to popular belief, solar panels still produce energy during autumn and winter, hence why it’s recommended to clean them regularly and monitor them to ensure you improve their efficiency over time.
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