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 [...]
One of the most significant dangers when solar panel cleaning is also hidden. The threat comes from overhead power lines, which pose a deadly threat to those working at heights. This article delves into the perils associated with cleaning solar panels near overhead power lines. We will also explore the different voltages running through various [...]
There is a lot of information about the health and safety aspects of solar panel cleaning on social media particularly by well-meaning, but mis-informed people. So ISCA have compiled the ultimate guide to solar panel cleaning personal protective equipement (PPE). The bottom line is that solar panel cleaning is spraying water on to an electricity-creating [...]
Safe Work Australia are a goverment-associated health and safety body. In January 2016, they issued a revised version of their working at height guidance. In this document, work around solar panels is specifically mentioned twice. The document flags several working at height issues. ALL listed pertain to solar panel cleaning. They are: Working at height [...]
Can de-ionised (DI) water conduct DC electricity when solar panel cleaning? This is an excellent question. In this article, we will break the question down and discuss a few things. Firstly, what is DI water? Secondly, what is DC electricity? Thirdly, what happens when you mix DI water and DC electricity when solar [...]
