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When you got your solar panel system installed, did the manufacturer or installer try to convince you of their warranty's comprehensiveness? Solar system warranties can cover a broad set of issues, but it's often the case that they claim responsibility for fewer potential issues than you might think. Or, your warranty might require you to deal with specific components of maintenance and upkeep on your own to keep the terms of your warranty valid. This article will explain the most common types of solar panel warranties, which sometimes exist as components of a singular, more wide-reaching warranty. Once you know what most solar panel warranties cover, you'll be able to see why the additional help of an independent service provider like Solar Service can give you the most exhaustive solar panel coverage. Types of Solar Panel Warranties Production/Efficiency Warranty Every type of technology, from coffee makers to cars, will naturally degrade over time. This...

Solar Energy and Texas Texas has huge potential for all kinds of renewable energy, producing more wind energy than any other state by a wide margin and leading the country in solar energy capabilities. If one were to look at a solar radiance map, Texas has a particular advantage: it is located in one of the best spots for solar radiance in the country. Solar panels in Texas, then, have the power to harness a ton of solar energy. As solar system prices have also decreased in recent years, solar is becoming more popular than ever.   Soiling in South Central Texas However, living in Texas—particularly in South Central Texas—means that there are many local environmental factors at play other than the amount of sunshine. Some of these factors run contradictory to keeping functional solar panels. This is mainly because many components of the local climate here are more prone to cause soiling, the accumulation of natural debris on panels, which can cause all kinds of proble...

If you're someone who cares about your car, you always go to a car wash or wash it yourself and never saying that rain was enough to clean it.  There's a certain kind of grime that can get baked on to your car, and rainwater is not going to do any active scrubbing to get it off. Then, you could see why the people who say that rain is enough to clean your solar panels are sorely mistaken. It's also so much more important that solar panels are kept clean because their performance—and the money you make from it—depends on it! If you're still dubious, this article will provide explanations and easy solutions for a more effective solar panel cleaning routine. Rain Is Helpful - But It Isn't Everything Rain can obviously get some initial debris off, but it is important to keep in mind that your solar panel system was a serious investment and deserves the kind of cleaning that will keep it in the best shape possible for as long as possible. All kinds of natural ...