Need bird protection for solar panels installed?

What can you do to prevent bird nests under solar panels?

It is best to have a bird barrier for solar panels installed by a specialist company. That way you can be sure it will be professionally and properly placed. Should you want to get started yourself, we’ve written down some ways for you.

1. Bird netting: a bird net is an effective way to prevent birds from building a nest under your solar panels. A net creates a barrier, preventing birds from getting under your PV system.
2. Bird spikes: these are spikes you can place on the edges of your solar panels or roof tiles. With spikes, birds will not land near your solar installation and then build a nest there.
3. Ultrasonic bird chasers: this is a device that emits sound waves that you can place near your solar panels. These sound waves are inaudible to humans and will keep birds from coming near your solar panels.

So you can choose to get started on your own first. However, we recommend having a licensed solar panel company such as Wijplaatsenjouwzonnepanelen.nl install a bird barrier. People often opt for a total package, so having new solar panels installed i.c.w. a bird barrier. Then you can be sure that your panels are well protected.

5 consequences if you don’t install bird protection for solar panels

Pigeons, sparrows, crows and other poultry love to build a nest under solar panels. In fact, under the panels it is dry, warm and safe. Unfortunately, these birds can cause damage to your solar panels. We’ve written down 5 consequences for you if you don’t have bird protection for solar panels installed:

1. Yield loss due to solar panels being too hot: we always keep between 10 and 15 centimeters when we install solar panels (depending on the type of roof and type of roof tile). We do this for one reason, namely: ventilation for the solar panels to prevent overheating. This space allows for plenty of ventilation under your panels which ensures effective cooling. However, without bird protection, birds can nest under your solar panels, which can compromise the ventilation of the solar panels or micro-inverters. On warm spring or summer days, the temperature can rise so high that it leads to loss of efficiency.
2. Yield loss due to bird droppings: bird droppings on solar panels are unfortunately a common problem. Bird feces on solar panels can cause loss of efficiency and even permanent damage. Compare it to bird droppings on your car: the bird droppings bite into the paint so badly that it is difficult to repair.
3. Fire hazard from damaged cables: birds do not distinguish between cables and other food. There is a chance that a bird will peck at it, resulting in damaged cables and all the consequences such as fire hazards.
4. Noise pollution on your roof: you obviously don’t want to be awakened every morning by birds walking back and forth or whistling on your roof. Unfortunately, birds are awake as soon as it gets light and you would like to get some sleep in these early hours. While this does not adversely affect your energy output or cause damage, it is considered very annoying.
5. Gutters that are clogged: when birds build nests under your solar panels, you can assume that twigs and other nesting material will end up in your gutters. Over time, this can lead to blockages in the gutter, preventing rainwater from draining properly.

For these reasons, you would be wise to add bird protection to your solar panels. Most people do this right away when they have solar panels installed. This way you can be sure that you will always achieve the desired return, the panels will not be damaged, there is no chance of fire hazard or clogged gutters, and you can enjoy a well-deserved night’s sleep.
At worst, you may have to remove your solar panels, then have the damage repaired and then have the panels put back in place. More info on this? We are the specialist when it comes to solar panel removal and reinstallation.

Why choose us?

• In-house team: Our installers install a bird barrier for solar panels in no time. We are familiar with all the specific requirements and features of solar panel installations.
• By the book: We care about safety. We make sure everything is done efficiently and safely when our team installs a bird barrier for your solar installation.
• Quickly arranged: We value a quick response and that you are helped quickly. Call us at 085-0805888 for more information on a bird barrier for solar panels.

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