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Solar maintenance, explained.

The questions we are asked most, answered straight.

How often should solar panels be cleaned in the Western Cape?

For most Cape Town and Boland systems, quarterly cleaning holds output near rated performance. Coastal, agricultural and high-dust sites often need more frequent visits. We recommend a cycle after assessing your specific soiling rate.

Does cleaning solar panels actually improve output?

Yes, measurably. Soiling is the single largest recoverable loss on most systems, routinely costing double-digit percentages of output. We photograph and measure before and after so the recovery is documented, not assumed.

Why use deionised water instead of tap water?

Tap water leaves mineral deposits as it dries, which become new soiling and can etch glass over time. Deionised water dries clean with zero residue, protecting the panel surface and the coating.

What does a scheduled maintenance contract cover?

The full loop on a fixed cycle matched to your site: cleaning, inspection and reporting, plus priority response and a documented performance history. Contracts are quoted per site after a first assessment.

Do you inspect the whole system or just clean panels?

Both are available. Our Inspect discipline covers visual, drone, thermal, mounting and inverter checks. Cleaning restores output; inspection catches faults before they cost you.

What areas do you serve?

Cape Town and the greater Western Cape, with farms and public-sector sites by arrangement across the region.

Are you installers?

No, and that is deliberate. We do no installations and sell no hardware, so our only incentive is your output. When we report a fault, the data found it.

How quickly do I get a quote and report?

A written, itemised quote within 24 hours of assessment, and a performance report within 48 hours of any completed job.

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