Keep Your Solar Panels Shining,The Key to Maximizing Efficiency and Savings

May 22, 2024

Keep Your Solar Panels Shining: The Key to Maximizing Efficiency and Savings
Installing solar panels is an excellent investment for reducing energy costs and minimizing your carbon footprint. But did you know that regular maintenance is crucial for keeping your system operating at peak performance? Just like any other investment, solar panels require consistent care to ensure they deliver the maximum return.

Neglecting the upkeep of your solar panels can lead to a significant drop in energy production, ultimately costing you more money over time. Dirt, dust, leaves, and bird droppings can accumulate on the surface of your panels, obstructing sunlight absorption and reducing efficiency. A regular cleaning routine is essential to keep your panels free from these obstructions. It’s a simple task that can have a big impact on how much energy your system generates.

Beyond just cleaning, it’s important to conduct periodic inspections of your solar panels. Look for any signs of damage, such as cracks, chips, or loose connections. Harsh weather conditions, such as hailstorms or heavy winds, can sometimes cause physical damage that isn’t immediately apparent. By catching these issues early, you can prevent more serious problems down the line and avoid costly repairs or replacements.

Another aspect of maintenance involves checking the surrounding area for potential shading issues. Over time, trees can grow taller, and new structures might be built, casting shadows on your panels and reducing their efficiency. Trimming back any overhanging branches or considering the placement of future installations can help maintain optimal sunlight exposure.

Simply monitoring your solar panel system’s performance through the inverter or a dedicated monitoring app can provide valuable insights. Sudden drops in energy production could indicate a problem that needs attention. By staying vigilant and proactive, you can address issues promptly and keep your system running smoothly.

Incorporating these maintenance tasks into your routine doesn’t just ensure your solar panels are working efficiently—it also extends their lifespan. Well-maintained panels can serve you reliably for 25 to 30 years or even longer, maximizing your return on investment and continuing to provide clean energy for decades.

Check in with us at ATSolar about our maintenance packages keep your solar one step of the game.

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   Neuro 
 2023-09-21
 
 
  The team has the most amazing work ethic I’ve seen in a very long time. The arrive at 8 in the morning, clean up after themselves (not like any other electrician I have ever met) and when their work is not done at close of business, they arrive at 8 tomorrow morning again. It is the best experience I’ve had with any service provider.
  
 
       
   Mary Woodhill 
 2023-09-21
 
 
  What a Fantastic company - from Justin who initially sold us the system, to Thuso who attended to the actual installation, to Jeremiah who did the final handover of all the necessary documents - i.e. electrical Certificate of Compliance, structural engineer’s report, etc etc. The installation was done in the most professional manner, they arrived timeously, they completely cleared up any (unavoidable) mess made, the entire team was pleasant and Thuso, in particular, went out if his way to explain the system to us and made sure we understood. (We are oldies so struggled a bit with the whole concept!) Justin answered the couple of queries we had promptly and all in all it’s one of the best companies we have ever had dealings with! What a pleasure!
  
 
       
   Werner BOCK 
 2023-08-14
 
 
  Thanks ATSolar, Justin, Martin and team, you did a professional installation, you are always available to assist even still today. That 's excellent service! Definitely the best Solar solution and service!
  
 
       
   peter x 
 2023-06-21
 
 
  The process from start to finish was fantastic, the guys that come over to do there part were all helpful to my questions and explained in detail the steps that they were doing, a big thank you to Justin and Jermeiah for your honesty and going above and beyond to help me, keep up the great work guys
  
 
       
   Michael Economacos 
 2023-05-12
 
 
  The ATSolar team have been great!

They are professional and very knowledgeable. They provided constant feedback on ETA's for stock and installation steps.

I would highly recommend ATSolar  ! ( Have done with friend and family)
  
 
       
   Dakalo Mbuvha 
 2023-05-09
 
 
  Justin, Jerry and the rest of the team are very professional installers. Everything was installed timeously, neatly and as communicated. They take time to assist with any questions and issues you might have.
  
 
       
   Richard Wulfsohn 
 2023-05-03
 
 
  I found Justin and his team very professional,  friendly, prompt and they delivered a product very neatly installed and most importantly it does the job that AT Solar promised. I can recommend them anyday !
  
 
       
   Everything Aboogie 
 2023-01-13
 
 
  The service, is amazing.
Even after installation they keep on checking on the way the system is running. And the system runs awesomely.
Thank you AT Solar.
  
 
       
   Bruce Harvey 
 2022-11-23
 
 
  Installation was done under some pressure from me as we were expecting overseas visitors. Due to this there were some minor issues which were attended to promptly and with a smile. After sales service has been fantastic and all requests for help have been attended to promptly. Would recommend ATSolar.
  
 
       
   Provikenneth MIE (MASTER ELEC TECHNICIAN) 
 2022-09-29
 
 
  Super experienced solar installers who consider quality and compliance tgan quantity.