Solar (PV) PanelGuard

Solar (PV) PanelGuard

£35.00

Solar (PV) PanelGuard is a hydrophilic anti-soil /anti-reflective surface coating for solar panels that increases light transmission  – whilst reducing dirt and pollution build-up

N.B. For best results use Pre-Clean 200ml for de-greasing prior to product application.

 

Coverage:  10 ml /m²

£ Cost / m²: £1.75

Durability: 5 years min

Description

Solar (PV) PanelGuard is a revolutionary solar panel treatment  for use on domestic and industrial scale installations to repel bird droppings and contamination, whist increasing energy generation through light absorption.

Solar (PV) PanelGuard Performance:

  • Performance – Hydrophilic dirt repellent properties and extremely durable. Increases light transmission of panels by 2.5% by reducing the amount of light lost through reflection (which can be up to 4% of the light hitting the panel at right-angles); whilst reduction in contamination will typically lead to an increase in energy yield of 6-7%.  Click here for case study
  • Environmentally friendly – fluorine free
  • Protects against environmental pollution from windblown dirt, dust and traffic pollution
  • Protects against damage caused by uric acid from bird droppings
  • UV stable
  • Simple spray and polish application
  • Quick-dry functionality and water resistant after 24 hrs
  • Hydrophilic repellent performance
  • Does not peel or flake

Solar (PV) PanelGuard Benefits:

  • Light reflection is reduced leading to increases in transmittances by up to 2.5%
  • Increasing efficiency through reduction in environmental pollution
  • Weekly or monthly cleaning schedules are extended
  • Can be manually applied to new or existing panels
  • Long term easy-clean non-stick performance

 

 

Additional information

Chemical basis:

SiO2

Layer thickness

approx' 150 – 300 nm

Water resistance:

yes

Temperature stability:

cured coating – 30°C up to + 150°C

Chemical stability:

yes

Storage stability:

24 months

Temperature sensitivity:

liquid: + 3°C up to + 40°C

Durability (mechanical):

approx' 5000 cycles pursuant to ISO 11998

Salt water resistant:

yes

Transparency:

100%

Consumption:

10 ml / m²

Application:

Application Instructions
1. Ensure surface is clean and dry – then use Pre-Clean to
completely de-grease.
2. Apply liquid to the glass surface using trigger spray, thoroughly
polish-in with application cloth until the surface is dry and free of
visible streaks.
3. Curing time will vary according to conditions – to ensure full rain resistant
bonding keep dry for 24 hrs.
Use a clean lint-free cloth for application and wear gloves.

Standard sizes:

200ml

Hazards

Danger

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking

P240  Ground and bond container and receiving equipment

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYE: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P337 +P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention

P403 +P235 Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P501 Dispose of contents /container in accordance with national regulation.

Application Video

Application Instructions

1) Use Pre-Clean

2) Apply liquid to the glass surface using trigger spray, thoroughly polish-in with application cloth until the surface is dry and free of visible streaks.

3) The coating is waterproof after 1 hour and fully cured after 24 hours.

Use a clean lint-free cloth for application and wear gloves

Case Study

Solar (PV) PanelGuard Case study Eshowe, South Africa, Province KwaZulu Natal

Site Details

  • 146kWp solar field with 289 modules
  • Coordinates: 28°53°24.9″S, 31°28°20.1″E
  • Season: Autumn/Winter > increasingly reduced radiation angle and decrease in sunshine duration in the course of the trial (starting May dry season > during trial period scarcely or neglectable rainfall)
  • 2 PV-switching circuit à 17 modules (No. 4 and No. 6), adjacent and geometrically without interruption daily solar radiation.

Untreated/Control Panel Performance

Basic performance test in April/May resulted in the following initial values:

Period 2022 String 4 (uncoated) String 6 (uncoated) Difference in performance 4 to 6
April 23 – May 27 (35 days) 26,299.73 27,679.85  

– 4.99 %

 

Natural difference in performance based on PV technical reasons.

Treated Panel Performance

  • An application of Solar (PV) PanelGuard was done on the 27th May, 2022.

The following results were obtained over a measurement period of 35 days:

Period 2022 String 4 (coated) String 6 (uncoated) Difference in performance 4 to 6
May 28 – July 1 (35 days) 25,221.24 24,960.65  1.04 %

The reduced performance results from seasonal circumstances (see above). However,  it is interesting to see that the natural difference in performance is now reversed.

Trial Results

Comparative values Drop in performance 95.90 % 90.18 % 1.0635 Performance Factor

 

This increase achieved by the application of Solar (PV) PanelGuard on a solar plant of this size is not to be neglected and may result in a difference of 900 kWh per month (without rain).

N.B. The above indicated measurement results are the sum of average performance values, determined every half hour, but cannot be equalized with the energy yield.

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