Most solar installers offer web portals or mobile apps so you can monitor your panels’ performance. If you notice a gradual drop in efficiency, it could indicate that soiling has built up. (Solar panels do degrade by about 0.5% every year on average, according to the NREL, but this takes...
You can install a solar monitoring system to determine if your panels are declining in performance. How do I know when my solar panels need maintenance? You’ll know your system needs attention if its output declines more than it should. A damaged, dirty, or otherwise malfunctioning solar syst...
August 21, 2024 Solar Education You don’t interact with solar panels the way you might with other large home appliances, like a dishwasher or an HVAC. They’re quiet, self-sufficient, rooftop workhorses designed to withstand the elements. So how are you supposed to know if your solar pa...
How Often Should I Clean My Solar Panels? In the UK, your solar array won’t need frequent cleaning. Setting a schedule of once or twice per year is usually adequate for maintaining performance. If you fall into one of the above categories or notice performance issues related to accumulating...
If you do decide your solar panels need to be cleaned, there are two main ways of doing it:hire a professional or do it yourself. A lot of solar companies will offer this type of service to you, for a fee of course. They might offer it as part of an annual maintenance service, or...
One of the first questions homeowners ask when going solar is “How many solar panels do I need to power my home?” The goal for any solar project should be 100% electricity offset and maximum savings — not necessarily to cram as many panels on a roof as possible. So, the number of...
Want or have home solar? You’re probably thinking about solar panel cleaning. In this quick how-to guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about cleaning solar panels and why regular maintenance is worth it.
You can upgrade the SmartLogger, solar inverter, MBUS module, or PID module using a USB flash drive. Save the device upgrade package to the USB flash drive. Do not decompress the upgrade package. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on the SmartLogger. Log in to the app as inst...
better return on investment thandoing it yourself. Installing solar panels involves skilled work across multiple trades, including electrical and roofing expertise. Attempting to install a system yourself increases the likelihood of costly mistakes, potential safety hazards, and even damage to your home....
Why build a tracking platform for my solar panels? Solar panels produce a lot more power if they are pointed directly at the sun all the time than they do in a fixed position. I got tired of manually moving my panels to keep them pointed at the sun throughout the course of the day....