Maintenance
Keeping your solar panels efficient in summer
Dust and heat are the two biggest enemies of panel output. Simple steps keep your system performing.
Sun hours rise in summer, but heat and dust can reduce output if the system is not looked after.
Clean the panels regularly
Dust blocks part of the radiation. Wash panels with plain water and a soft cloth early in the morning or after sunset — never while hot.
Keep them ventilated
Leave an air gap behind the panels, and keep the inverter and batteries shaded and ventilated.
Watch for shade
A small shadow on part of one panel can cut the output of the whole string.
Check connections
Heat affects cables and connectors. Periodic inspection catches looseness or corrosion early.
