Rotorua, Reporoa and the Lakes District
Geothermal sulphur drifts onto panels right across Rotorua, pine pollen blankets them every spring, and damp lake air gives lichen a head start on anything shaded. We clean with pure water, check the whole system while we’re up there, and send you a report with before and after photos.
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Last step. Takes about 20 seconds.
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Every one of these is a real Bay of Plenty job, photographed by our techs on the day. Lichen, dust and bird mess don’t rinse off. They come off with pure water, soft brushes and a bit of patience.
1400 mm
12.2 °C
2117 hours
January: 230 hours
From our Rotorua job sheets
Taken from our job records for Rotorua and the lakes, January 2023 to now.
45 of 146 Rotorua cleans, twice the rate we see in Tauranga an hour down the road.
Homes near the forest, Lynmore especially, get a heavy coat of pine pollen every spring. Most Rotorua customers who mention it ask us to come in October, once it has dropped.
Ōwhata and Ngongotahā (both 3010) keep us busiest, then Matipo Heights and Pukehangi (3015) and Tikitere (3074), plus the odd run out to Tokoroa.
Rotorua customers often add a roof treatment or gutter clear to the same visit rather than book a second one.
What you get
The same three steps on every Rotorua job, from a small array on a family home to a full commercial roof.
Before anything gets wet we look over the panels, wiring, mounts and inverter, and flag anything that’s going to cost you later.
Deionised water through soft brushes on water-fed poles. No chemicals and no water-blasting, so nothing that could harm the glass or the seals.
A written report on how your system is doing, with before and after photos so you can see exactly what came off.
Most homes take about an hour. Lichen treatment or bird proofing can be done on the same visit.
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“On time and very friendly and helpful, asked about my solar panels on my caravan and was no problem at all. Would recommend to everyone.”
“2nd time using for different services and both times communication was great and the guys very personable. Good job done well. Very pleased and will absolutely keep using.”
“A great professional job. My panels are like new. Thank you Eco Shine. Will see you next year.”
Ben shows how we clean a residential solar system, from setting up our pure water system to going through our maintenance check and outlining a couple of common issues we see impacting your solar system’s output. After this clean, we saw a 21% increase in system output.
Who turns up
Eco Shine Solar is owned and run by three brothers, Edwin, Sam and Ben, born and raised in the Bay of Plenty.
Before solar we represented New Zealand in beach volleyball, picking up a bronze at the Commonwealth Games. We’ve brought the same work ethic from the sand to the roofs, cleaning solar since 2017.
Every job is done by our own team, with pure-water gear and a written report at the end.
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Areas we cover
We work Rotorua city and the Lakes District towns around it on the same runs, so being out of town doesn’t mean waiting longer.
Not on the list? Ask us. Chances are we’re nearby that week.
Geothermal sulphur in the air settles on panel glass here more than almost anywhere else in the country, on top of the usual pollen and lichen. We use a pure-water clean with the right method for it, not just a rinse.
Yes. We work Rotorua and the surrounding Lakes District on the same runs, including Ngongotahā, Reporoa, Ngākuru, Mamaku, Okere Falls and Lake Ōkareka. Ask for a quote and we’ll fit you into the next run through your area.
Yes. Rotorua’s geothermal steam carries sulphur compounds that settle on panel glass and dull output faster than ordinary dust. We’ve seen output improve by up to 30% on some systems we’ve cleaned, and the right method matters since sulphur film needs more than a standard rinse to lift.
Yes. Gulls off the lakes and starlings inland both nest under arrays, and the nesting material they pack in sits right against the wiring. Dry nesting material packed against wiring can become a fire risk, as well as a mess. We check underneath on every visit and can mesh the gaps as a bird proofing add-on if birds have already moved in.
Tell us roughly how many panels and storeys. We’ll come back with a price, usually the same day. Phones answered 7 days.
Every job in Rotorua is done by our own team with pure-water equipment, a written report, and before-and-after photos. Get a free quote or explore our services below.
We cover Rotorua and the Lakes District on the same run, including Ngongotahā, Reporoa, Ngākuru, Mamaku, Okere Falls and Lake Ōkareka. Geothermal sulphur in the air settles on panels here more than almost anywhere else in the country, and pine pollen off the surrounding forestry adds to it every spring. Both need a pure-water clean rather than a rinse to lift properly.
See our full pricing breakdown for exact costs by panel count and roof height.
