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Solar Panel Installation

Why Clean Your Solar

Why Clean Your Solar

Solar panels are built to perform efficiently for decades, but dirt, debris, and organic build-up can significantly reduce their output. Regular professional cleaning ensures your system produces the maximum possible energy, while also protecting its long-term condition.
Maximise Performance | Protect Your Investment

Maximise Performance.
Protect Your Investment.

Rain Is Not Enough

Many people believe rain naturally cleans solar panels. In reality, rain often:

  • Spreads dirt across the panel surface

  • Leaves residue and water marks

  • Cannot remove lichen or bird droppings

Professional cleaning is the only reliable way to fully restore panel efficiency.

Dirt Reduces Energy Output

Over time, solar panels collect:

  • Dust and airborne pollution

  • Bird droppings

  • Lichen, algae, and moss

  • Pollen and organic debris

Even a thin layer of dirt can reduce energy production by 10–30% or more, directly affecting your return on investment.

Prevent Long-Term Damage

If left untreated, contamination can cause:

  • Permanent staining of panel glass

  • Hot spots due to uneven sunlight exposure

  • Micro-cracks and panel degradation

  • Reduced system lifespan

Regular cleaning helps prevent costly repairs and early panel replacement.

Improve Financial Returns

For commercial and utility-scale systems, reduced performance means lost revenue. Cleaning your solar panels:

  • Increases energy generation

  • Improves system reliability

  • Protects long-term financial returns

A clean system simply performs better.

Health & Safety Matters

Cleaning solar panels at height without the correct training and equipment is dangerous. Professional solar cleaning:

  • Reduces risk of falls and electrical hazards

  • Uses specialist tools and safety procedures

  • Ensures compliance with health and safety standards

How Often Should Solar Panels Be Cleaned?

Cleaning frequency depends on:

  • Location and environment

  • Bird activity

  • Agricultural or industrial surroundings

  • Weather conditions

Most systems benefit from regular scheduled cleaning, especially solar farms and commercial installations.

Engineer with Solar Panels
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Book Your Solar Panel Cleaning Today

If you want to improve performance, protect your system, and maximise returns, professional solar panel cleaning is essential.

Contact Clean Solar Solutions Ireland today for a free, no-obligation quote.

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