Solar Panel Cleaning | RayAccess, Inc.

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RayAccess, Inc. performs solar panel cleaning services to both residential and commercial properties. Having a professional contractor clean your solar panels is a proven way to increase their energy output.  RayAccess technicians are fully insured and have an established solar panel cleaning process.

Environmental factors that are common in Los Angeles can reduce your energy output. Routine solar panel maintenance and cleaning will help reduce your carbon footprint. Please find some frequently asked questions below, or contact us today, and get a free quote for solar panel cleaning.

How Solar Panels Work:

There are 4 basic steps to how a solar panel system works. So you can see if your system is operating efficiently, solar panel systems typically share the power they are generating via a digital screen on the inverter and online data indicating the monthly and annual kWh output. 

1. Sunlight sends particles of energy called photons that are converted into electrons once they touch your solar panels. 
2. Solar cells that make up your solar panel hardware create direct current energy (DC). 
3. The direct current energy is sent to an inverter which converts that energy to alternating current power (AC).
4. AC power runs through your property to power home appliances and charges devices.  

Do Solar Panels Need Cleaning?

Routine solar panel cleaning is a best practice for maximizing the energy production of your solar panel system. There is no question that accumulating dirt on the surface of your solar panels reflects away light. A cleaner panel remains cooler and can convert more sunlight into energy. 

Depending on the structure and position of your panels, grime, dust, dirt, bird droppings, tree sap, and debris can build up at different levels. Flat panels need more cleaning than angled panels, and framed panels need more cleaning than frameless panels. With angled and frameless panels, rainfall can do a much better job washing away any buildup or grime as water flows off them washing away dirt without any remnants sticking to the edges. 

Solar Panel Cleaning the Professional Way:

Don’t hire amateurs for cleaning solar panels as ill-equipped contractors are known to leave mineral deposits or a soapy residue that diminishes the job by attracting more dirt and reflecting light. Even worse, amateur contractors can damage glass or cause injury if they don’t have fall protection techniques in place. 

RayAccess employs IRATA certified technicians that are trained in industrial rope access. This access technique has been perfected by the oil exploration industry achieving the highest record for safety. 

Besides our safety and access capabilities, RayAccess is equipped with the right tools for cleaning solar panels. We use soft-bristled brushes, water-fed poles, and deionized water. Our established protocols result in perfectly clean solar panels with no soapy residue or hard water stains.  

Environmental Factors:

Unfortunately, the Southern California environment is a major factor driving the need for routine solar panel cleaning. Due to the dry climate, there is less rain to wash away the dust that accumulates in desert-like weather. In addition, there is less rain to wash off automobile pollutants that is part of the fabric of Los Angeles car culture.

If your property is in close proximity to tall trees or high pollen counts, bird droppings, moss, and even leaves can block solar panels from maximizing output. It pays to remove these contaminants before they build up and moss or dirt covers your solar panels.

How Often Should Solar Panels Be Cleaned?

Once a year as solar panel cleaning should be part of your annual maintenance checklist. Having that said, the location of your home and long periods of drought can call for more frequent cleaning needs. The actual value of cleaning solar panels is unique to each property’s situation.

Solar Panel Cleaning Cost:

Solar panel cleaning cost is based on labor difficulty and the total square footage of your solar panel system. RayAccess, is a one-stop-shop for exterior building cleaning. Most often, solar panel cleaning is bundled with window cleaning, roof cleaning, or pressure washing. It’s very easy to get a quote for your specific job. RayAccess can usually provide quotes in less than 10 minutes over the phone. 

Alternative Services:

• Window Cleaning 
• Roof Cleaning
• Skylight Cleaning

RayAccess Solar Panel Cleaning Highlights:

Satisfaction Guarantee:

RayAccess labor guarantee means that if there are any issues with our work, our technicians will return to fix them at no additional cost.

Fully Insured:

RayAccess is a fully insured exterior building maintenance contractor. Our coverage includes 2M general liability, 1M commercial auto, 5M excess liability, and 1M workers compensation.

Eco-friendly:

We take great pride in employing industrial rope access technicians that are highly trained in motorless access methods as well as using environmentally safe cleaning agents. Safety and being environmentally conscious are part of our company’s DNA.