The advantages and disadvantages of installing solar panels in RVs have been written above, so if you want to keep the solar panels of your RV at good power generation efficiency, you must do a good job of maintaining solar panels. Because of the frequent driving RVs, the solar panels are often exposed to the wind and sun outside, and there are bird droppings, fallen leaves and other shelters, which may also cause the solar panels to burn out locally to form dark spots, shorten the service life, and even have potential safety hazards.
Solar panels should be cleaned regularly.
Regularly inspect the surface of the panel for covering. In the spring hail weather, it is necessary to focus on inspection to prevent the surface from being smashed and causing the line to burn; In the rainy season of summer, it should be checked for water leakage; In the winter season when there is a lot of snow, if there is snow, it should be cleaned up in time; If you often drive an RV to a windy and gray area such as the northwest with severe haze or heavy haze, it is necessary to clean the surface of the battery panel frequently to prevent dust accumulation for a long time, resulting in low power generation efficiency.
So what are the precautions when cleaning solar panels?
1. Cleaning time: early morning, evening or night. Avoid periods of high temperature or strong sunlight such as noon to avoid damage to the solar panels.
2. Avoid using hard objects and sharp objects to directly contact the solar panels to avoid scratching the solar panels.
If there are only particulate pollutants such as dust, sand, and mud on the surface, use a high-pressure water gun to wash away the particles, and then use a soft brush to scrub them to prevent the particles from sticking to the board.
If there are viscous contaminants such as bird droppings and oily contaminants on the surface, use a soft sponge or cotton towel with glass water to clean it, and finally rinse it with a water gun.
3. Do not step on solar panels, brackets and other parts, which will damage the power station and affect the service life.
How can I make good use of the electricity in my RV?
1. Choose electrical equipment according to your own living habits to reduce waste.
2. Rational use of electricity. Comprehensive utilization of various energy sources, rational allocation of various energy methods. Choose to alternate the use of electrical appliances according to the priority of electricity consumption.
3. Choose electrical equipment with high energy efficiency ratio. The large power is wasted, and the small power cannot meet the requirements. A high energy efficiency ratio can not only save electricity, but also reduce the use of electricity.