How to Remove Snow from Solar Panels (and Should You?)

[@EKUL8]

Is the verdict in on whether or not you should clean them? I recently read a study that was done, were they suggested not cleaning them because there’s more risk than gain. The study tested many solar panels at different angles, and they found the loss was fairly minuscule. I’m wondering if you have any thoughts on the risk and reward of doing it?

[@iconic_energy]

Good question. We go into more detail in our article accompanying this video. You can find it here: iconicnrg.com/blog/remove-snow-solar-panels/

[@donbreda]

Is the snow peeler safe for the panel surfaces? Or will it scratch them?

[@iconic_energy]

The snow peeler we demonstrated has a hard nylon bottom that will be safe for the solar panels as long as it's not used aggressively. Thanks for the question @donbreda!

[@umersajjad7431]

Why not you use a pressure cleaner instead of soup use sault water... Or install a sprinkler on the roof top...

[@cooldealmedia2865]

It would be more helpful to show on a sunny day. Clearly if you got the snow to actually shed the remainder melts off very quickly in the sun. If nothing else the next day will produce at a much higher capacity.

[@iconic_energy]

@cooldealmedia2865 Correct. If you lessen the snow on the panels is helps it melt faster as soon as the sun comes out, and then you'll be producing more power.

[@wasupfool5692]

Where do you purchace the snow peeler?

[@iconic_energy]

The Snow Peeler can be found on Amazon or at other online hardware stores. Thanks for watching!

[@pi1325]

Can You use CaCl? Calciul clorhide

[@iconic_energy]

@pi1325 It's not a good idea idea to put calcium chloride (ice melt) on your solar panels.

[@scotpeterson7747]

New item this winter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJy4Xpxuipeti8k