Use mesh to enclose your solar panels.

Installing netting over your solar panels’ frames is another method of preventing birds from landing on them. Birds will find it challenging to land on or perch on your solar panels as a result of the physical barrier that will be created. Additionally, the mesh will stop insects and small animals from damaging the solar panel by entering inside.

Protect your solar panels by installing guards.

While small twigs and branches won’t have much of an impact on your solar panels, falling trees and big branches pose considerable risks and can result in significant damage. Let’s say you reside in a region where trees frequently fall. Then you ought to think about adding guards to your solar panels. The guards will aid in rerouting or deflecting the impact of falling trees and branches and shield your solar panels from any harm. Your solar panels will be protected by these guards, which can be made of metal or plastic, from being struck by falling tree branches. They won’t obstruct the solar panel’s operation and are simple to mount on the frame.

Put Your Panels in Place on Steep Slopes

You might think about mounting your solar panels on steep slopes, depending on where you live and how much sunlight your region receives. As a result, it will be more difficult for animals and birds to harm your solar panels. The steep slope will assist force any accidental tree branches or small twigs away from your panels and down to the ground. Be aware that there are additional factors to take into account while positioning your solar panels. In a perfect world, you would want to place them such that they draw the most sunlight. It is significant to remember that installing solar panels on steep slopes can be challenging and need to  be done only by qualified experts.

Install bird-scare equipment

Installing bird scare devices will stop birds from perching or building nests on your solar panels. These tools employ sound, light, or movement to frighten away birds. You can pick the bird scaring tool that best meets your needs from the several that are on the market. Ultrasonic sound waves are sometimes used in bird scaring equipment to dissuade birds. These gadgets create high-pitched sound waves that are inaudible to humans but have a powerful bird-repelling impact. Other bird scaring gadgets employ reflecting surfaces or flashing lights to frighten away birds. These gadgets are simple to mount on the solar panel frame and can be battery- or solar-powered.

Getting Rid of Any Obstacles or Direct Fall Risks

You should cut down any trees that are close to your solar panels in case they fall and break them. Additionally, you should remove any debris, like leaves and branches, that can land on your panels and hurt them. We wouldn’t suggest cutting down any trees. Instead, simply cut the branches so that your panels are safe. Do not be concerned if it cannot be done. We at INA Solar have experience mounting solar panels in challenging locations. You should take precautions to safeguard your solar panels from any fire threats. This can be achieved by removing any combustible objects from near your panels, such as fallen leaves and branches. A fire sprinkler system can be installed close to your panels to aid in putting out potential flames.

Conclusion

You can defend your solar panels against birds, fallen trees, and other dangers in a number of ways. Your solar panels will continue to provide electricity for years to come if you take the time to install and maintain them correctly. Please get in touch with INA Solar if you need assistance installing solar panels or if you have any queries about protecting them. We would be delighted to help you.