The International Solar Cleaning Academy (ISCA) expresses its deepest condolences following the tragic death of Hanumanth Pundalik Rugi, a solar panel cleaner who lost his life last month while working at a processing facility in Udupi, India. According to official reports, Mr. Rugi was assigned to clean rooftop solar panels without being provided with essential [...]
The International Solar Cleaning Academy (ISCA) is thrilled to announce a major milestone—over 1,000 professionals have now been trained and certified through our Rooftop Solar Panel Cleaning Health & Safety Awareness Training Course! This achievement was hit at the 2025 International Window Cleaning Association Convention in Las Vegas. It reflects our unwavering commitment to improving [...]
Investing in solar panels is a smart move for reducing energy costs, boosting property value, and promoting sustainability. However, many homeowners overlook a critical connection between solar maintenance and home insurance. Without regular maintenance and proper documentation, you could risk invalidating your insurance policy, leaving you unprotected in the event of an accident or fire [...]
When you invest in solar panels, you're committing to energy savings, environmental benefits, and increased property value. However, one crucial aspect often overlooked is the connection between solar maintenance and home insurance. Failing to properly maintain your solar array could invalidate your insurance policy, leaving you vulnerable to expensive, uninsured losses in the event of [...]
The solar industry is booming, and many window cleaners are eager to expand their services to include solar panel cleaning. However, misconceptions abound, and without proper knowledge and training, window cleaners may inadvertently put themselves and others at risk. This article dives into the most common myths and misconceptions about solar panel cleaning, highlighting the [...]
The International Solar Cleaning Academy (ISCA) made history on November 14th and 15th, 2024, by hosting the world’s first solar panel cleaning convention at Solar Clean USA’s headquarters in Las Vegas. This pioneering event brought together professionals from across the globe to learn, connect, and celebrate the rapidly evolving solar panel cleaning industry. A [...]
Solar panel cleaning involves significant risks, particularly when working at heights and around live electrical systems. To help keep workers safe, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has established guidelines and regulations aimed at preventing falls, injuries, and electrical accidents in the workplace. This article outlines the key HSE guidelines that solar panel cleaners [...]
If you're involved in solar panel cleaning in California, understanding and following safety regulations is critical. Cleaning solar panels often requires working at heights and dealing with live electrical systems, both of which present significant risks. To ensure that you're staying safe and compliant, it's essential to follow the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration [...]
The huge growth of solar panels globally is excellent for solar panel cleaners because it has introduced an unexpected challenge: bird droppings. As you know, birds often perch and nest near solar panels, and their droppings can accumulate. But are you aware of the health risks you expose yourself to when solar panel cleaning near [...]
As the solar panel cleaning industry grows, the need for solar panel cleaners to understand the various issues that can impact solar panel performance becomes crucial. One of the lesser-known but widely observed phenomena is the occurrence of "snail trails" on solar panels. While these streaks may appear harmless at first, they can sometimes indicate [...]
