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5 Effective Strategies To Keep Pigeons From Nesting Under Your Solar Panels

Solar panels are a smart investment, providing clean energy and savings on electricity bills. However, they often attract unwanted guests — pigeons, squirrels, and other critters. Pigeons nesting is more than just a nuisance; it can become costly if left unaddressed. It is crucial to understand why pigeons are drawn to your solar panels and how their presence impacts your system. Knowing how to prevent or remove these nests effectively will ensure your solar system performs optimally. This blog will explore why pigeons love nesting under solar panels and its impact on panel efficiency. We will also provide practical, long-term strategies to remove and prevent pigeons from disrupting your solar energy system. This blog is originally published here: https://www.washmesolar.com/5-effective-strategies-to-keep-pigeons-from-nesting-under-your-solar-panels/

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Why a Snow Guard Solution is Required to Reduce Snow Avalanching and Load Reduction from Your Solar Panels

Solar panels are an excellent investment for homeowners because they lower energy costs and lessen their ecological impact. Snow accumulation on solar panels is a real problem in areas with a lot of snowfall. This can lead to dangerous slipping areas and big blocks of snow and ice falling off your roof. Installing snow guards on your solar panels can provide both functional and safety benefits by lowering the risks connected with snow accumulation. This blog is originally published here: https://www.washmesolar.com/reduce-snow-avalanching-load-reduction-from-your-solar-panels/

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How to Protect Your Solar Panels from Birds and Squirrels

wire damage, even to the point of creating house fires due to electrical shorts.  Birds, especially pigeons, build large nests with lots of twigs and grassy materials.  They also like to nip on wires, and when they do so, can create electrical fires.  But their biggest problem is their feces.  They use their feces to help build their nests and regularly poop on your roof.  Their feces is acidic and can burn into your shingles, ruining your roof.  Their feces also has over 60 diseases and can cause sickness if your children or pets ingest it.  For more information visit https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/how-to-protect-your-solar-panels-from-birds-and-squirrels/272883872

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Why Birds and Squirrels Target Solar Panels

Solar panels attract birds and squirrels for similar reasons. Both critters are looking for a home to build a nest. In the case of birds, the panels are the perfect hiding spot from larger birds or prey, while also providing the warmth necessary to incubate their eggs and keep their newly born babies warm. Squirrels are also looking for places to nest, but also places to hide their food. For more information visit https://socialsocial.social/pin/why-birds-and-squirrels-target-solar-panels/

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Shield Your Solar Savings with Critter Guards

Protecting your solar panels is essential to keep them long-lasting and functioning at optimal levels. Panels are built to resist various weather situations, but are still at risk of damage from the surprisingly biggest threat — critters and birds nesting and raising their young under and around your solar system. Squirrels, pigeons, and other critters and birds can build nests beneath panels, reducing the necessary airflow under your panels. They gnaw through wire, creating fire hazards, and cause other damage that may require expensive fixes and/or replacements. This blog is originally published here: https://www.washmesolar.com/shield-your-solar-savings-with-critter-guards/

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The Dangers of Nesting Animals: Protect Your Solar Panels Now

Solar panels are a multifaceted investment offering financial savings and environmental benefits. However, this investment is vulnerable to unexpected threats from the natural world. Nesting animals such as squirrels, birds, and rodents can cause significant damage to your solar system, leading to costly repairs and reduced efficiency. In this blog, we’ll explore how nesting animals can affect your solar panels and why installing a solar critter guard, also known as pigeon/squirrel guard or bird barriers, is crucial to protecting your solar investment. This blog is originally published here: https://www.washmesolar.com/the-dangers-of-nesting-animals-protect-your-solar-panels-now/

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Snow and Ice Challenges for Utah Solar Panels

Welcome back to the Wash Me Solar blog! Today, we are excited to discuss a topic that’s particularly relevant for our fellow Utah residents: “Overcoming Snow and Ice Challenges for Utah Solar Panels.” Living in a state with cold climates and experiencing heavy snowfall during the winter months, maintaining the efficiency of your solar power system can be a daunting task. However, fear not! Wash Me Solar is here to provide expert advice and insights on tackling the challenges posed by snow and ice, ensuring that your solar panels continue to harness the sun’s rays effectively and contribute to your green energy initiatives. This blog is originally published here: https://www.washmesolar.com/snow-and-ice-challenges-for-utah-solar-panels/

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Snow Guard Installation 

Wash Me Solar’s Snow Guards are two different products that help protect you. Our Snow Dogs are 6 inch metal slats attached between your solar panels designed to break up the snow into smaller pieces as it falls down your panels, ensuring that any snow falling off your roof will fall in smaller chunks versus large, potentially fatal ones. Made of high quality metal, these snow dogs are reliable, good looking and they work well. For more information visit https://www.washmesolar.com/snow-guards/

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Choosing The Right Critter Guard For Your Solar Panel Systems

The animals, despite their small size, can be a serious risk to your solar panels. For example, squirrels’ strong teeth may nibble through cables and wires, causing electrical problems and occasionally even fires. These unwelcome visitors may require expensive repairs in addition to interfering with the panels’ ability to function. People who care about the environment are aware that maintaining the performance and sustainability of their solar investment over time depends on safeguarding it. For more information visit https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/choose-the-right-critter-guard-for-solar-panel/272069108

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Choose the Right Critter Guard for Solar Panel

Ensure the guard is made from durable, weather-resistant materials. Choose a guard that effectively deters the specific critters in your area. Compatibility: Make sure the guard is compatible with your solar panel system. Opt for a guard that is easy to install and remove if necessary. Consider the maintenance requirements and how easy it is to keep the guard in good condition. For more information visit https://socialsocial.social/pin/choosing-the-right-critter-guard-for-your-solar-panel-systems/

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Keep the pigeons OUT!

Remove all nests, eggs and young hatchlings living under your panels (we dispose in a humane fashion). Spray out all feces and feathers from underneath the panels, in your gutters, and in your yard. If you don’t remove their remnants, they will keep coming back. Install a pigeon guard around your system: installing a physical bird barrier will ensure no pigeons can get underneath your panels and nest under your solar system. For more details watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7bL0dILdJs

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Protecting Your Solar Panel System

Despite being small, these critters can be a huge threat to your solar panel system. For example, squirrels like to gnaw the cables and wires, leading to electrical faults and sometimes even fires. Birds build large nests with twigs and grassy materials, creating a fire hazard and blocking ventilation. Most of all, these birds are regularly pooping on your roof. Their feces is acidic and can burn through your shingles, ruining your roof. This blog is originally published here: https://www.washmesolar.com/protecting-your-solar-panel-system/

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Why You Need Critter Guards for Your Solar Panels

Solar panels are a significant investment in sustainable energy, promising long-term savings and environmental benefits. They do, however, require some maintenance and have some risks associated with ownership. Critters such as pigeons, squirrels, raccoons and smaller birds love to nest under solar panels, as the heat from the panels is the perfect incubator for their eggs and young. It also protects them from larger critters or birds of prey. This blog is originally published here: https://www.washmesolar.com/why-you-need-critter-guards-for-your-solar-panels/

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Why Critters Love Nesting Under Solar Panels and How It Damages Your Investment

As solar energy gains popularity, more homeowners are investing in solar panels to harness clean, renewable energy. Squirrels, pigeons, and other small birds and animals often find the space beneath solar panels an ideal nesting spot, leading to potential damage and reduced efficiency. In this blog, we’ll explore why critters prefer solar panels for nesting, how it harms your investment, and the importance of installing critter guards, also known as pigeon guards or bird barriers, for your solar system in Utah’s changing climate. This Blog is originally published here: https://www.washmesolar.com/why-critters-love-nesting-under-solar-panels-and-how-it-damages-your-investment/

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Solar Panel Cleaning Service Near Me

Wash Me Solar has been Utah’s go-to solar experts since 2019. As a family-owned business, we take pride in not cutting corners and doing the job right the first time. Our commitment to excellence stems from our mission to help Utah homeowners get the best return possible on their solar investments year after year. For more information visit https://www.washmesolar.com/