Improve the performance of your solar panels with our professional cleaning services in Auckland, New Zealand. Our professional solar panel cleaning service ensures optimal energy output by using eco-friendly cleaning solutions to remove dirt and grime, ensuring maximum energy efficiency for your home or business.
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Eco Shine Solar was founded and is operated by 3 brothers from the Bay of Plenty!
We use a pure water system to clean your solar panels, free of nasty chemicals.
We are trained and certified to conduct our work safely on residential solar systems.
We have over 15 years of combined experience in the Solar industry.
Eco Shine Solar have been providing solar panel cleaning and maintenance services in Auckland and surrounding areas for the past 7 years.
With its growing economy and population, Auckland is home to a significant number of residential and commercial solar installations. Regular cleaning is crucial to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of your solar panels. Some solar panel manufacturers require regular professional cleaning as a condition for warranty coverage. Neglecting your solar array can lead to a build-up of dirt, dust, and debris, which can affect their efficiency and output.
At Eco Shine Solar, we understand the importance of keeping your solar panels in top condition. Our team of experienced solar panel cleaning professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality maintenance services, including cleaning, bird-proofing, and inspection. Contact us today to learn more about our Auckland solar panel services and how we can help you keep your solar panels performing at peak efficiency in Auckland and the surrounding areas.
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Eco Shine Solar is owned and operated by three brothers, Edwin, Sam, and Ben. All born and raised in the Bay of Plenty with a love for adventure and the outdoors.
Out of high school, we pursued a career in professional sports, representing New Zealand in beach volleyball and picking up a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Transferring our work ethic from the sand to the roofs has come naturally. Our goal is to be New Zealand’s leading solar maintenance company, helping everyday Kiwis get the most from their solar PV investment.
Having your solar panels cleaned regularly can improve their efficiency by up to 30%. A maintenance plan will ensure your panels are producing clean green energy for your household while looking great on your roof!
Over time dust, dirt, and other particulates can cause damage to your panels, wiring and seals. We make sure to conduct a thorough check of your system each time we clean to identify and fix any potential issues before they become a problem.
Dirty solar panels not only look bad but lose you money! Regular cleaning results in lower electricity bills and cost savings over time. Not to mention regular cleaning can also lead to cost savings by reducing the need for repairs or replacements.
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. We use soft brushes and specialised equipment to ensure a residue-clear, spot-free finish without scratching the panels. After this clean, we saw a 21% increase in system output.
We arrive, conduct a solar system and safety check, and get stuck in removing all the dirt and grime from your panels!
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The frequency of cleaning residential solar panels in New Zealand depends on several factors, such as the location of your home and the amount of debris that accumulates on the panels. As a general rule, it’s recommended to clean residential solar panels at least once a year in New Zealand to ensure optimal performance. Keeping solar panels clean is crucial for improving efficiency and saving money on electricity bills.
If your home is located in an area with high levels of pollution or dust, or if there are trees nearby that drop leaves or other debris onto your solar panels, you may need to clean them more frequently. All manufactures for solar panel brands sold widely in New Zealand have clear stipulations to maintain warranty validity. Most require an annual clean and visual maintenance inspection. If you are unsure about what your particular panel brand stipulates? Feel free to ask us at Eco Shine Solar and we would be happy to assist you. Having solar panels professionally cleaned can also ensure a residue-clear, spot-free finish without causing damage, and can be cost-effective considering the potential efficiency drops of 18-20% due to dirt and grime.
If your home is located in an area with high levels of pollution or dust, or if there are trees nearby that drop leaves or other debris onto your solar panels, you may need to clean them more frequently. All manufactures for solar panel brands sold widely in New Zealand have clear stipulations to maintain warranty validity. Most require an annual clean and visual maintenance inspection. If you are unsure about what your particular panel brand stipulates? Feel free to ask us at Eco Shine Solar and we would be happy to assist you.
The core factor of any professional solar panel cleaning service is pure water. Solar panels are prone to staining from mineralisation. New Zealand water supplies, be they council, tank, or bore, can all have heavy mineralisation content. There are many methods of making pure water, but none better than Reverse Osmosis. Many panel manufactures warranties exclusively state that pure water must be produced via RO/DI. Pure water produced through less sophisticated filtering methods such as deionization will still contain some heavy minerals. Most importantly, silica, which is responsible for the nasty white chalky stains to which many New Zealanders are accustomed.
Curious how heavy your water supply is? Ask us on the job, and we can easily test and then show you the difference once it has passed through our RO/DI filter.
We use a range of synthetic and natural fibre brush heads, all specifically made for solar panels. Our lichen removal process is performed manually with special tools specifically designed for solar panels.
Depending on the angle, some solar arrays can be accessed from the ground. In most cases, ladder access and the use of a harness and anchoring point are the most practical options. Difficult pitches or large commercial buildings require an EWP.
Yes, you can, but there are some factors you should consider first.
Firstly, are you aware of the risk of electrocution? Are you aware of which parts of the PV system are most likely to electrocute you?
Some steps you can take to minimise the risk of electrocution are as follows:
– Doing a pre-visual inspection to ensure there are no cracked panels or damaged wires.
– Cleaning when the system is producing low amounts of electricity. For example, on a cloudy day or late in the afternoon.
– Wearing rubber-insulated gloves and footwear, plus not using any cleaning equipment that is a good conductor of electricity.
Now that you’re ready to clean, please consider the main factors that can permanently damage your PV modules and void your warranty. Brushes that are too rough, insufficient water flow, the use of chemicals, water containing high mineral content (heavy water), or the use of pressure washers/water blasters.
If you do opt to clean your own solar panels, we urge you to first read your panel manufacturer’s warranty. Cleaning guidelines are clearly outlined and will help you maintain your warranty and protect the longevity of your solar system.
Finally, please stay safe!
The weather in New Zealand, particularly heavy rainfall and wind, can help keep solar panels clean. However, panels will still eventually become dirty due to dust, bird droppings, pollen, and other environmental factors.
Lichen, moss, and mold are big issues given New Zealand’s geographical location. Regular cleaning is the only way to ensure optimum performance and protect against harmful environmental factors.
Yes, dirty solar panels can affect their performance and efficiency. Dirt, dust, pollen, lichen, moss, mold, and bird droppings can reduce the amount of light that reaches the panels, which in turn can reduce their output.
Regular cleaning can help maintain the efficiency of the panels and ensure they are working at optimal levels. An extremely important byproduct of regular cleaning is ensuring the solar system reaches its full lifespan. A system left to its own devices will eventually be host to lichen, moss, and mold. These can permanently damage the seals and cells. Leaving the modules susceptible to moisture ingress and hot spots.
Philip Tapp2024-02-13All the staff kept me fully informed as they were running a little late.Very polite and efficient during the process.had thirty panels cranes after six years and the roof treated for moss with long term fungicide do not need doing or two years. Panels were sparkling like mirrors the next morning.they we’re only on site a hour and a half .Very good job, very pleasedjannyjam jannyjam2023-12-12just had cam here this morning to treat our roof and reclean solar panels of lichen - i could see the east facing ones were free of lichen after cam finished - only cleaned 3 weeks ago by another company ., how did lichen grow so fast when i have been paying that company to clean them twice yearly? never mentioned lichen prior and only when i asked for before and after photos, now, today i believe we were delivered an authentic clean with a professional exchange of information ! i asked cam to book us for another clean in 6 months! (neighbours have rubbish vegetation that necessitates bi clean!) highly recommended and as recommended by harrisons tgaBrian Whitaker2023-12-06Great company to deal with very professional. I can recommend this company. From Quote to booking and completion of the job it was very professional thanks.Tim Searle2023-12-05Edwin and the team at Eco Shine provided a very professional service, their systems are great for keeping us informed of our appointment and our solar panels look amazing now, all the pollen and dust is gone. Great advice given on the day too about birds nesting under our panels. Thanks 👍👍James Granger2023-12-01Had Edwin come in and clean our solar panels they hadn’t been cleaned in 10 years after he had finished the came up like new Highly recommend these guysWade2023-11-29Just got panels four months ago... Spring comes and... Minah birds nesting under them making a huge mess and racket as well as risk of severe damage to a very expensive solar system. Extremely impressed with Eco Shines professional and prompt service, meshing around panels to keep pests out. The job was done extremely well. I would recommend getting Eco Shine in straight after a new install to avoid the bird issue entirely. Edwin very friendly and knowledgeable on the phone. I am very happy with the final result. Thanks Edwin and crew.Brian Welch2023-11-23Great service, panels look like new - highly recommended!Mark Beale2023-11-15Thank you for prompt service and doing a great job. Great to meet you.Richie Alexander2023-11-10Highly recommend Very professional and knowledgeable. These guys are a must for maintaining and taking care of your Solar investment. A total pleasure to deal with Thanks TeamJayne Herdman2023-10-24Eco Shine clean & check our solar system every year - without fail, they contact us & turn up when they say they will & do a fantastic job. Adding longevity to our entire system. Highly recommend.Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 66 reviews
Head office: 29B Valley Road, Mount Maunganui 3116
Call us: 022 035 2494
Head office: 29B Valley Road, Mount Maunganui 3116
Call us: 022 035 2494
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