If you live in North California, you may already be familiar with the deadly impact of wildfires. Wildfires have been wreaking havoc in the state more frequently in the past few years. From impacting forests and air quality to human life, the aftereffects of a wildfire are deadly.

Here at West Coast Solar, we want to share everything you need to know and understand about maintaining your solar panels during the wildfire season. Keep reading to learn more.

Clean Your Solar Panels

If your solar panels are working less efficiently, it might be caused by the ash collected on your solar panels due to the wildfires. This indicates that you’ll have to work on the maintenance and cleanliness of your panels in order to guarantee efficient production.

You’ll find a lot of solar companies in California that will be providing maintenance services but are too pricey to opt for. With our company, all you will be required to do is reach out to our team to schedule a free consultation at a time that is most convenient for you.

Keep Birds Away

During wildfires, it’s common that animals and birds are displaced from their natural habitat. Sometimes, you might find them resting on your roof. They might take cover underneath your panels. If you wish to offer food to these birds, make sure you’re doing it far from the roofed area. Bird feces can also reduce the power production of your solar panel system.

Eliminate Any Shade

Wildfires can lead to broken branches and trees that may cause shade and block the sunlight from reaching your solar panels. Shading reduces the power produced by the solar panel. Make sure to remove these branches and save your solar panels from getting impacted by this shading.

Why Go Solar?

If you wish to minimize your utility bill and your negative impact on the natural environment, going solar is a great option. 

Learn More About Home Solar Panels

If you’re considering switching to solar during this wildfire season, there’s no better time than right now. We would love to provide you with a free quote and help you get the most out of your solar system. Reach out to us today!