Why Is It Important to Bird Proof Your Solar Panels in Sydney
So you got a good deal for solar in Sydney, are done with the solar panel installation, and are happy with the savings it’s fetching you. After the acquisition of an asset or a gadget we always want to make sure we maintain it well with the least amount of effort. Thus, to ensure that you keep getting maximum overall yield from the solar panel system and also keep it running hassle-free for years, you want to successfully deal with one hurdle common in Sydney, which are birds that find a perfect warm refuge under your solar panels.
Why Bird-proofing your panels is Important in Sydney
Birds can cause serious issues when they choose to nest under your solar panels in Sydney. Their nesting materials block airflow, trapping heat that reduces the system’s efficiency. Moreover, bird droppings are acidic and can corrode the surface of the panels, compromising their functionality over time. These droppings also dry up and leave behind an unpleasant stench around your property, while simultaneously blocking sunlight, which reduces overall energy production.
Birds may also peck at exposed wiring and components, causing physical damage and safety risks. Additionally, feathers, twigs, and hay from nests can clog drainage pipes, leading to water retention and further structural damage.
Once you’re aware of the potential havoc birds can wreak on your solar panels, it’s crucial to explore effective bird-proofing solutions to safeguard your investment and maintain your system’s performance.
Some common solutions
Regularly Cleaning the Solar Panels
It is important to regularly clean the solar panels once installed to remove the droppings and the nests the birds may have built on the underside to make sure the amount of energy produced is not compromised. While this method would take care of clearing the birds’ mess at regular intervals, it is not a permanent solution as is also a tedious and risky task.
Bird Spikes
Bird spikes are an array of thin pointy wires that is stuck to the surface you want to protect from bird-landing. It is an efficient tool though not as popular as it may hurt a bird’s foot while landing.
Predator Statue
The replica of a predator bird is like a scarecrow in crop fields. Planting the statue of a predator bird like an owl or a hawk could serve as a scare for the birds and prevent them from approaching the roof. The cheapest method however also the least effective one.
Bird Repellent System
A kind of an alarm system that emits sound and/or light can be installed on solar panel systems in Sydney to scare the birds away as they try to approach the solar panels
Bird Mesh Installation
The most popular and the most effective method as opposed to all others for bird-proofing solar panels in Sydney is the bird mesh installation. It is also safe for the birds. The bird mesh is clipped on to the sides of the panels in a way that absolutely blocks their access underneath them. Since they cannot build shelter, the roof becomes a less desirable landing site for birds.
Conclusion
Bird mesh installation is thus the most successful method for bird-proofing solar panels that ensures longevity and efficiency of the panels, reduces roof maintenance considerably, prevents noisy birds, unpleasant odours, clogged drains etc.
To make sure you get quality service and equipment installed professionally, get in touch with us today. We at Austra Solar would love to assist you with all your solar needs from the best recommendations for solar panel systems for your home and business in Sydney to bird-proofing your solar panels and much more!