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Solar Panel Bird Proofing
Living in colder climates like we do, bird proofing your solar panels is extremely important.
Some reasons include:
NESTING
Birds build nests under your solar panels because it is warm, and provides them shelter from the weather and other predators like Owls and Hawk. These nests have been known to cause fires in and also over long periods a wet nest combined with bird droppings has led to roof rot
HEALTH
Birds have been associated with over 60 different diseases. The diseases spread by their waste can become airborne, transferring to humans just by being in the same vicinity as the droppings. Some examples associated with pigeon droppings include Cryptococcosis, Histoplasmosis and Psittacosis.
DAMAGE OF BIRD DROPPINGS
The uric acid levels in bird droppings is relatively high; reaching pH levels of somewhere between 3 to 4.5 – quite acidic. The acidic composition of bird droppings is so high it will actually eat away at many substrates, especially tar-based roofing materials. Droppings which are allowed to accumulate on roofs will eat into the material and eventually cause leaks. The life expectancy of a warehouse roof can be cut in half by just a light, but continuous, application of bird droppings.
PROTECTION FROM OTHER WILDLIFE
In addition to birds, other wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, and rodents can also damage your solar panels. Bird proofing can help protect against these animals.
Adding bird proofing to your solar panels can provide several benefits:
Overall, adding bird proofing to your solar panels can help protect both your investment and the environment.
PROTECTION OF SOLAR PANELS
Birds can cause damage to solar panels by nesting, scratching, or pecking at the surface. This can result in reduced efficiency and potential long-term damage.
PRESERVE BIRD LIFE
Birds can get injured or killed by coming into contact with live electrical components in the solar panels. Bird proofing can help prevent this.
AVOID COSTLY REPAIRS
By preventing damage to your solar panels, you can avoid the need for costly repairs or replacements. Additionally, by maintaining the efficiency of your panels, you can reduce your energy costs and potentially earn more money from any excess energy produced.
