We Have the Solution to Solar’s Dirty Little Secret:

Solar PV is often hyped as requiring virtually no maintenance.   In fact, PV installations need regular cleanings to maintain optimal performance. The accumulation of dirt on solar panels has a significant, detrimental impact on the performance of solar power systems. Dirt, however, is only part of the problem. PV system operators must also compete with the build-up of dust, tree debris, moss, sap, bugs, bird droppings, water spots, mold and more. It has been documented that even a 16th of an inch layer of dust can decrease efficiency up to 7% and shortens the payback fro solar power ROI. A hydrophobic surface has been proven to greatly reduce the effects of soiling.

If your panels are treated with NOC on SOLAR™, an EEMS by Clarke Clean , your PV system performance will be optimized through sustainable module clarity through a hydrophobic surface. While many factors impact solar power production in solar panels, experts agree that you will lose power when your panels experience soiling. That loss may range as high as 25% in some areas according to the National Renewable Energy laboratory. Individual dealers have reported losses as high as 30% for some customers who failed to never clean or maintain their panels.

NOC on SOLAR™ is a special nanotechnology product created for PV module substrates with a long-term hydrophobic effect on glass surfaces. This is not a sealer that forms a film but rather is a modification of the surface on a molecular level to provide a virtually self-cleaning. The hydrophobic product works by repelling water- and prevents adhesion of foreign matter on the surface (creating the easy to clean/self-cleaning effect).  Because of the hydrophobic treatment effect; dirt particles cannot penetrate the matrix of the surface. When rain water runs off easily from the treated surface all dirt and grime particles are washed away with it. Alternatively, a hose can be used to clean the glass when there is little or no rainfall.

Self Cleaning Solar Panels Tech School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering: "As much as 10 percent of the light that hits the cells is scattered because of dust and dirt of the surface. If you can keep the cells clean, in principle you can increase the efficiency. Even if you only improve this by a few percent, that could make a big difference." 

Who can benefit from NOC on SOLAR?

• Homeowners and Businesses that have an existing solar power system: Clean your with our proprietary cleaner; Treat with our proprietary NOC on SOLAR to create a hydrophobic glass surface and watch your savings add up! Reach your ROI faster than with a dirty solar panel. A 10% increase in power from a 300 kW system in California results in nearly 45,000 more kilowatt hours of solar power every year. Ask your solar panel monitoring company to apply NOC on SOLAR to your panels.

• Glass Manufacturers: Apply NOC on SOLAR during the manufacturing process, you will create a hydrophobic solar panel that will differentiate you in the market place

• Solar Energy Service Providers: Your commitment to your customer includes low cost energy and high-quality, predictable solar performance. NOC on SOLAR can help you meet that commitment by improving the performance of your solar panels in addition to making cleaning easier when you execute your routine maintenance. 

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