Why do Birds Love Your Solar Panels?
Solar panels create an excellent habitat for birds. Warmth, shelter from wind and rain, protection from predators, and a high vantage point make the area under solar panels an ideal nesting location for birds such as pigeons, seagulls, and mynas.
Once they settle here, they bring twigs, thatch, feathers, and bird droppings. This debris can clog the airflow under the solar panels, raise the panel temperature, and cause a decrease in power generation.Bird droppings can corrode solar panels and spread bacteria and diseases. It is estimated that the annual cost of cleaning solar panels reaches millions of dollars.
How to Solve These Problems?
These problems can be addressed by using solar panel bird spikes. The bird spikes are blunt tip stainless steel spikes, typically made of UV-resistant polycarbonate or stainless steel. They are installed upside down along the edge of solar panels, with the spikes facing the roof, reducing gaps under the panels to block birds.
These bird spikes will not harm birds or construction workers. They are designed to keep birds out. Therefore, birds will go to other comfortable places to build their nests.
Four Easy Installation Steps
- Check – Check under your solar panels for bird nests and clean them up promptly.
- Cleaning – Wipe the solar panel frame, keeping the edges of the panels clean and tidy.
- Installation – Use silicone adhesive or bolts to attach the bird spikes to the edge of the solar panel. Caution! Make sure the spikes face towards the roof.
- Maintenance – Ensure installation gaps are less than 20mm and perform timely maintenance and repairs.
Performance and Cost
The plastic base protected against solar panel bird spikes can be used for 10-15 years. Stainless steel solar panel bird spikes can be used for 15-25 years. With its long service life and low maintenance frequency, solar panel bird spikes are recognized as an economical and efficient photovoltaic bird deterrent product.
Best Practice Combination
Solar panel bird spikes perform excellently in preventing birds from entering, but bird droppings can still land on the panels. For even better results, combine the spikes with the following measures:
- Install bird netting on the upper side to create a 100% bird proof barrier.
- Rinse quarterly to keep the surface clean.
- Place bird scared products on the ridge tiles to increase the likelihood of bird repellent.
Humane and In Compliance With Regulations
For countries or cities with bird protection regulations, solar panel bird spikes are the best choice. The blunt tips serve only as a deterrent and will not harm the birds.
Solar Panel Bird Spikes Product Specifications
Why Choose Crown Wealth Solar Panel Bird Spikes?
Hebei Crown Wealth, a leading bird spike manufacturer in China, produces and wholesales large quantities of stainless steel solar panel bird spikes. We have 15 years of overseas export experience, factory direct sales, large inventory, and affordable prices. If you are interested in purchasing our products, please contact us!
Conclusion
If you want fast, efficient, and customizable protection that keeps birds out without damaging your solar panels, then solar panel bird spikes are the best choice. They are a great help to every installer and homeowner.