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However, here are tips for maintaining these same panels in winter, when the lower light will cause you to produce less electricity than during the summer. Necessarily.
Find 5 tips and 5 things to avoid.
To do, preferably:
– Clean the snow. Obviously, a snow cover will reduce the profitability of your investment. To do this, use a plastic scraper or a soft-bristled brush.
– Monitor the performance of your panels on your tracking media. If you notice too much of a drop, ask for an interview. And if you have a storage battery, make sure that it is in a location that avoids too strong a drop in temperatures, which penalizes their capacities.
– Make sure that there are not too many dead leaves or shadows generated by plants (admittedly, this is rarer in winter), giant Christmas trees among your neighbors or other objects that might obstruct the arrival of light.
– Make sure that the electronic connections are not exposed to too much humidity. A poorly carried out installation (in the end-of-year rush for example) can present risks.
– Avoid the formation of ice. Heating cables can be used. Heating the home can also delay the process slightly.
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Absolutely avoid:
– Avoid pouring hot water to remove ice or snow. Thermal shock can seriously damage your panels.
– Also avoid lukewarm water. The water will cool quickly, reforming ice and making your roof surface even more slippery.
– Do not use a scraper that is too sharp or cutting. Under no circumstances use a sharp object which might damage the surface of your panels. Brushes with metal bristles should also be avoided. Otherwise, hello scratches and goodbye performance.
– Not using chemicals or abrasive products is also recommended.
– Do not use a Kärcher type high pressure cleaner. Joints and other elements might suffer and this would probably damage your installation. Obviously don’t step on your signs either.
Finally, professional advice can also help you.
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