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UK’s Expanding Challenge: Pigeons Nesting Under Solar Panels

Solar panels have grown into a familiar feature on British houses and commercial buildings over time. With rising interest in renewable energy and government-backed incentives for solar setups, they’re viewed as eco-friendly and budget-smart power sources. But a rising challenge for UK property holders is pigeons roosting below solar panels.

While solar panels are designed to provide clean energy, they have unintentionally become a haven for pigeons, causing various challenges for property owners. These birds are drawn to the warmth, protection, and shelter that solar panels provide, which, while beneficial to the pigeons, brings about significant problems for the owners of solar panel systems. From damage to the solar panels themselves to health risks posed by the birds, the issue has become a growing concern across the UK.

What Draws Pigeons to Solar Panels?

The chief reason pigeons like solar panels is the snug, warm refuge below. Mounted high on roofs, solar panels create a secluded, secure perch for pigeons. The heat from panels, especially in winter, makes these spots extra appealing. Pigeons, like their feathered kin, chase warm, shielded places in cold weather. Solar panels provide a plush, safe spot shielded from predators and storms.

Besides warmth and shelter, the panel undersides are prime nesting real estate. Urban-based pigeons have few organic nesting choices. Panel bottoms, private and safe, are a perfect match, fuelling nesting growth. Thus, these spots often brim with twig-and-feather nests and other pigeon debris.

How Pigeons Damage Solar Panels One of the key issues arising from pigeon nesting under solar panels is the potential damage to the panels. The highly acidic droppings of pigeons can corrode solar panels, damaging their surfaces over time. The build-up of droppings beneath solar panels can corrode the wiring and metal, which reduces the overall efficiency of the system. The longer the waste builds up, the greater the chance of long-term damage to the solar panels.

Pigeon droppings are highly acidic and can corrode the surface of solar panels over time. The acidic nature of pigeon droppings can corrode the solar panel surface. As droppings build up, they can block sunlight from reaching the panels, ultimately decreasing their energy output.

Pigeon-Related Health Threats

Apart from the damage they cause, pigeons under solar panels can also present health risks. Pigeons are known to carry various diseases, including Salmonella and E. coli, which can be passed on through their droppings. The droppings can become a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria, jeopardizing public health.

The big worry is diseases jumping via droppings. As waste dries, germs float up, possibly causing lung issues if breathed. Brushing droppings or inhaling their grit can disease people. It’s worse for old folks, weak systems, or lung patients.

Guano stacks draw mites and fleas too, worsening health risks. The pests can share germs or pester humans, especially indoors. This means pigeons and waste damage panels and human health.

Deterring Pigeons Beneath Solar Panels

Under-panel pigeon woes aren’t easy, but there are ways to manage. Leading methods seal off space or spook pigeons from day one.

Installing Netting or Mesh: One great way is edging panels with netting or mesh to stop birds. This bars the underside, preventing bird roosts. Durable and storm-ready, this netting holds as a long-term answer.

Pigeon Spikes: Spikes on panel rims or perch points are another solid choice. They make perching tough, nudging pigeons elsewhere. Yet spikes may not kill nesting if it’s set up.

Regular cleaning and maintenance of solar panels is also essential to prevent pigeon problems. By cleaning any debris, droppings, or nesting material from beneath the panels, property owners can discourage pigeons from settling. If the problem persists, property owners may need to call upon professional pigeon control services to ensure proper resolution.

Specialist Pigeon Control: Persistent bird woes? Call in specialists. Specialists eye spots and apply cures like blocks or clears. Experts guarantee pigeons don’t return.

There are many reputed solar panel manufacturing companies in the United Kingdom that use effective techniques to bird proof solar panels to improve their efficiency and productivity. This prevents unwanted damages to the panels. A mesh system is used over the solar panels to protect them from birds and bird droppings. All birds, insects and bird droppings are kept away through these meshing systems. Most of these mesh systems are virtually invisible from ground level. Your roof will not be screwed or drilled for this purpose. The mesh is secured with a special type of clip which will not damage the panel. This is why you need not worry about the mesh system that is in place to protect the solar panels. The mesh system will not interfere with the warranty of the solar panels. In fact, the warranty of the panels will not be affected in any way by the mesh system installed. This is why it is important that you consider bird proofing your solar panels to improve their efficiency and productivity in the long run.

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