The Benefits Of Solar Bird Proofing For Homes And Buildings
Solar bird proofing involves safeguarding solar panels installed at a home or business from birds and other detritus which can fall from trees. The process of solar bird proofing involves using a mesh or net to surround the solar panels and thereby prevent pigeons or other native avian species from nesting around the solar panels. Mesh or netting is generally built with nylon or stainless steel and is designed to be weather-resistant and durable. There are several primary benefits of solar proofing for homes and buildings, including: increased energy efficiency, improved comfort and health, increased property value and environmental benefits. We discuss these in the blog post below.
Increased Energy Efficiency
When birds nest on or around solar panels, they can scratch and dent the photovoltaic cells, causing damage which reduces the energy-producing capacity of the solar panels. Nesting can also create potential fire hazards due to the build-up of dry, flammable materials. By implementing solar bird proofing, homeowners can keep solar panels clean and generate 5-10% more electricity compared to when they are dirty.
Improved Comfort and Health
When birds nest around solar panels they create a micro-ecosystem of feathers, droppings and nesting materials. This can lead to unsanitary conditions. In addition to this, the squawking and chirping of birds nesting on a roof can be bothersome and distracting, especially if working from home. By implementing solar bird proofing, homeowners can enjoy improved comfort and health by reducing the potential for disease transmission and improving the air quality.
Increased Property Value
The two points listed above give some indication as to why solar bird proofing can increase the value of the home. Increased energy efficiency results in savings for occupants when it comes time to pay energy bills and a cleaner solar setup is far more appealing than one left to nature’s devices. The solar bird proofing asset can therefore be considered to add financial value to a house; alongside its practical benefits
Environmental Benefits
Finally, with increased solar efficiency comes a reduced carbon footprint and more-sustainable energy practice. Solar bird proofing offers environmental benefit in this regard – in addition to the environmental benefits already provided by installing the solar panels themselves. The advent of solar panels reduced carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 900 million tonnes in 2020 alone. The technology also saves water which has historically been used in large quantities during coal-and-gas-centric energy production. Finally, solar production uses land far more efficiently than the mining and operations requirements of traditional energy production.
Contact Solar Proofing Sydney Today
If you have recently installed solar panels at your site and want to protect them for the long-term, call Solar Proofing Sydney to set up bird-repellent guards on the perimeter of your panels. We also perform solar panel cleaning duties which we recommend twice per year. Call us on 0468 433 829 to chat about how we can make sure your solar benefits you to the greatest extent possible.