Posted by Danny London on 8/18/2025 to
Solar News
We are coming up to that time of year again when the trees don their red and gold leaves and shed them as they ready themselves for a long cold winter. Keeping rooftop solar arrays free of leaves is crucial for several reasons, both in terms of performance and safety.
Dry leaves accumulating around or under panels are a fire risk, especially in hot, dry conditions - Keeping the area clear helps reduce this danger. The SolaTrim Animal Solar Array Animal Protection System prevents birds, squirrels, possums and roof rats from nesting beneath you solar arrays. SolaTrim also provides your solar panels with protection from damaging environmental debris such as leaves and roof rot.
Leaves On A Solar Array Decrease Energy Output
Leaves block sunlight, which directly reduces the amount of solar energy your panels can absorb. Even partial shading from a few leaves can reduce the prformance of a single panel or a string of panels, depending upon the system design.
Leaves on a Solar Array Create Hot Spots
When part of a panel is shaded (as by a leaf), it can cause hot spots, where the shaded cells heat up more than the rest. Over time hot spots can damage the panel over time reducing its lifespan and efficiency.
A Clean Solar Array Maintains System Efficiency
A clean panel operates more efficiently. 
Leaves trap moisture and dirt, leading to grime buildup that further reduce performance. Regular cleaning ensures consistent energy production and helps you get the most out of your investment.
Leaves trap moisture and dirt, leading to grime buildup that further reduce performance. Regular cleaning ensures consistent energy production and helps you get the most out of your investment.Wet Leaves Can Create Electrical Issues
Wet leaves can create moisture bridges between electrical components often leading to short circuits and corrosion. Needless to say this will compromise the safety of your system
Fire Hazard Reduction
Dry leaves accumulating around or under panels are a fire risk, especially in hot, dry conditions - Keeping the area clear helps reduce this danger. The SolaTrim Animal Solar Array Animal Protection System prevents birds, squirrels, possums and roof rats from nesting beneath you solar arrays. SolaTrim also provides your solar panels with protection from damaging environmental debris such as leaves and roof rot. Tagged Products
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