How to protect solar panels against birds

While choosing the type of bird barrier, it is important to specify what particular construction you want to protect.

Some types of barriers, e.g. spike barriers, are suitable for installation on almost any construction element, others are specifically designed to protect particular elements such as gutters, roof ridges, pipes and pipelines, metal profiles, or nowadays popular solar panels. Especially these devices are sensitive to any external damage. Birds find the shiny surface of solar panels perfect for landing. However, they can accidentally bump into them and damage their surface or frame.

It is widely known that birds like to build their nests in dark and warm spaces. Solar panels, especially the space under them, are ideal for that. They provide shelter against strong wind and rain and also a food source – the insects living under them. The bird nesting under the solar modules lowers airflow under the panels, which consequently means power losses.

Solar panel spike barriers

The solar panel barriers prevent birds from hiding and nesting under solar modules. In this category, you can find 1-row barriers with fixed or flexible spikes. With flexible spikes, you can easily adjust the length of the spikes while installing the barrier.

Modern bird barriers installed on buildings prevent birds from landing, sitting, and nesting without any harm. However, it is important to keep in mind that it is also crucial to remove the stimuli that entice them – they cannot resist scattered trash, food leftovers, or plants containing seeds. Moreover, do not forget that regular maintenance and cleaning of solar panels is just as necessary.

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