Solar Panels to Last a Good 20 to 40 Years

Solar Panels are generally durable and tough, most solar panels are enclosed with weather proofing material protecting it from the harshest environment possible but still maintaining it properly is the key for optimum results.

The Power generation performance of a solar PV system not only rely on the solar panels itself and the proper positioning and installation but it is also dependent on the maintenance that you can carry out.  A system with a maximum output of 1.5 KW/H cannot produce its greatest potential even with ideal weather conditions if the system itself isn’t in the best condition.

Why? Well, everything that we use has to be cleaned and taken care of properly. Even your Rolls Royce and Rolexes has to be in its perfect condition.

• Regularly inspect your solar panels for any damage and consult our provider if you have detected any. The key to a high performance solar energy system is to absorb as many sunlight as possible so be sure to clean it regularly and remove dirt, bird droppings and dust.
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• Though these are just minute particles, they can obstruct the magic of your system and eventually it can affect the entire performance of the system.
• Next is you to check the installation of the system, mounting brackets, screws and all. Unsecured panels can be damage and before you know it you are back to dirty energy. That is exactly the main reason why there is such fuzz with qualified installers and the Clean Energy Council of Australia is very strict with their standards. 
• Another factor that might affect the performance that you’ll get is the wiring, be sure that they are on a perfect condition and isn’t damage or else you’ll be throwing away precious energy. You just run across the length of the wires and have a visual inspection. 
• Lastly, you need to check your inverters and smart meter if it is functioning properly and can keep up with the demand of your home.

Well let’s face it, solar PV panels is a breakthrough but it not an exemption to the law of wear and tear. For it achieve the result that you’ve always wanted it has to be maintained accordingly.

Most of the time the problem is not within the solar panels itself (though they take all the blame)but rather with the supporting components only.

If you have managed to maintain it properly, then it can even exceed the expected life span.