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Posted 3rd November 2023

Protecting Clean Energy: The Importance of Bird-Proofing Your Company’s Solar Panels

Solar panels are a great way to get the energy your office needs without using as many natural gases. Being able to get your own energy clean and long-lasting is good for both your company and the environment. Even though solar panels are a clean and long-lasting source of energy, they can attract birds, which […]

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Protecting Clean Energy: The Importance of Bird-Proofing Your Company’s Solar Panels

Solar panels are a great way to get the energy your office needs without using as many natural gases. Being able to get your own energy clean and long-lasting is good for both your company and the environment. Even though solar panels are a clean and long-lasting source of energy, they can attract birds, which can be unsafe for both the birds and your solar system.

Bird-proofing your company’s solar panels is critical to ensuring a happy coexistence of renewable energy and bird protection. This article will look at what bird proofing means and the main reasons why bird proofing solar panels is essential.

What is Bird Proofing?

Bird proofing, also known as pigeon proofing, is using one or more effective bird deterrents to keep problem pigeons nesting under solar panels. Pigeons and gulls like metropolitan areas because there is usually an abundance of food and lots of safe, high structures where they can nest and rear their young. They will have to look elsewhere for a safe place to live since they won’t get to the one under your solar panels anymore.

Benefits of Bird-Proofing Your Company’s Solar Panels

Enhanced Efficiency

A clean, clear surface is essential for maximising solar panel energy production. Birds that nest or perch on the panels might generate shadows or obstruct sunlight, leading to lower energy generation. By bird-proofing your company’s solar panels, you ensure they get optimum sunshine exposure and energy generation, enabling them to create the most electricity. That helps the environment while increasing your solar investment’s financial return.

Reduced Maintenance and Cleaning

Solar panels must be cleaned and maintained often to operate at their best. Nevertheless, cleaning up bird droppings may be a continuous hassle. Due to their acidic nature, they risk corroding the panels’ surfaces and blocking light. The amount and frequency of cleaning needed are considerably reduced by implementing bird-proofing measures. If you take the time to protect your company’s solar panels from being damaged by birds, you might save money in the long term, time and effort since you won’t have to clean or repair them as often.

Prevent Solar Panel Damage

Birds, particularly pigeons and seagulls, may cause extensive damage to solar panels. Nesting materials, droppings and trash may build up on the surface, lowering the energy efficiency and durability of the panels. Bird-proofing your company’s solar panels using specialised nets or mesh creates a physical barrier that keeps birds from reaching the panels and reduces the chance of damage. By adopting preventative actions, you can safeguard your solar panels and assure maximum performance for years to come. When properly keeping birds out, you will not have to clean and fix things as often, saving you time and money.

Final Words

Bird proofing your solar panels is not only just a way to protect your building but also a way to keep your company’s solar energy system working well. You can get the benefits of solar energy without dealing with problems caused by birds if you know the risks and benefits and pick the right way to keep birds out.

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