“Bird droppings also contain digestive fluids that heavy rains can’t cleanse. Bird guano accumulated on the SPV modules decreasing the performance of solar panels by reducing the transmittance ...

Solar panels are an investment in renewable energy and long-term cost savings, but their efficiency depends heavily on proper maintenance. Dust, dirt, pollen, bird droppings, and other debris can ...

In one example, the scientists looked at the use of bifacial solar panels in floating PV arrays ... as the presence of birds and their droppings can partially reduce irradiance on the reflectors ...