Due to this thing solar panels produce less electricity, pay attention today itself

It is very important to clean the solar panel from time to time. By not doing this, dust, soil and other dirt gets accumulated on them. Due to this, the sunline gets blocked and the solar panels are not able to generate electricity according to their capacity. Due to installation in open space, the problem of dust accumulation is very common. If there is a lot of dust and soil in your area or any construction work is going on, then this problem increases further.

If you look from a distance, you may not be able to see the layer of dust, but it can prove to be dangerous for the panel. This has a great impact on efficiency. The more dust and dirt accumulates on the panel, the less the efficiency will be. This layer of dust and soil not only reduces the efficiency, but it also affects the life of the solar panel. Therefore cleanliness is very important.

If we talk about data, different studies have revealed that dust accumulated on the panel can reduce the efficiency by 10-40 percent. A test by an MIT researcher revealed that if a solar panel is not cleaned at all for a month, its energy output can reduce by 30 percent. For example, a panel which could generate 10 units a day if it is completely clean, will be able to generate only 7 units if it is not cleaned for a month.

Research conducted in India shows that how low the energy efficiency will be also depends on the type of solar panel. If we talk about polycrystalline panels, then the layer of dust can reduce the efficiency by 30 percent. In comparison, the efficiency of monocrystalline panels is 14 percent less. Still, it shows that dust can reduce the efficiency of all types of panels.

If not cleaning the panel for a month can reduce the energy output by 30 percent, then the question can also arise that how dangerous can it be not cleaning for a long time? In many tests it has been found that not cleaning for six months can reduce the efficiency of solar panels by up to 65 percent. Whether you have an off-grid system or on-grid, a drop of up to 65 percent is a lot.

If you want that the efficiency of solar panels remains and the energy output does not decrease, then it is necessary to clean them regularly. You can clean the panel once a month. If there is a lot of dust in your area then clean it twice a month. You can clean the panel yourself or take the help of a professional.

Switch off the entire system before starting to clean the solar panels. After this, clean the panel without applying pressure with the help of clean water and soft cloth. Putting weight may damage the panel. Also, choose morning time for cleaning, when the panels are not hot. One should avoid using any sharp or rough object to clean the panel.