Protecting Solar Panels From Squirrels

Chewed wires can result in non production of electricity and could also result in roof fires.

Protecting solar panels from squirrels.

Keeping squirrels off your roof is the first step in keeping them away from your solar panels. You may need our squirrel and deterrent to protect your solar system. Winston said that the only good way to make sure that squirrels have not set up residence under your solar panels is by arranging periodic visual inspections. When protecting your solar panels from squirrels we use an upgraded mesh which is stronger and of a thicker gauge size.

The squirrel guard is fastened to the frames of the panels and closes the gap between the roof and your solar panels. How to protect your solar panels from critters to prevent critters from getting into the space between your panels and the roof use a wire mesh product that can attach to the frame of a solar panel. Our pole guard prevents squirrels from accessing roofs by climbing poles while our line guard minimizes roof access from power lines. This can all be avoided though.

Apparently squirrels simply enjoy biting on the chewy insulation that wraps around the cables that connect the panels. Because solar panels are installed with a gap between them and the roof for ventilation purposes critter guards and bird netting can be installed to block squirrels and birds from getting under and between your panels and causing costly damage. The mesh should go around the entire perimeter of the array and give no space for a creature to squeeze through. Install a pest abatement system by my squirrel guard before it s too late.

Squirrel guard is pvc coated aluminum fencing the wraps around your array to deter any critters large and small from making it their permeant residence. Animals and birds can cause significant damage to the wiring of your solar panels and your roof shingles. Stop squirrels going under your solar panel array. In all the last minute repair could cost a couple thousand dollars and a ton of frustration.

If you wait until you see the effects of the squirrels in system functioning you have a problem he said.