Pigeon Netting Solar Panels

Specialist Solar Panel Pigeon Proofing & Bird Protection Stop Pigeons Or Any Other Vermin Nesting Under Your Solar Panels

Why Do I Need Pigeon Netting For Solar Panels?

Solar panels and pigeons are a common sight on rooftops around the UK, solar panels have become an ideal nesting environment for them. Pigeons nesting under solar panels has become a nationwide problem, Typically bird droppings can reduce the efficiency of a panel by up to 30% which can affect your overall yield particularly if you don't have SolarEdge inverters fitted. Pigeon netting is used to prevent Pigeons from using the solar panels on your roof to nest in. We advise anyone who has solar panels to have pigeon netting installed as a barrier against a reoccurring problem.

The spaces under Solar panels make it the perfect place for pigeons to take refuge. This can cause a host of problems, particularly pigeon droppings damaging the wiring and the build of dirt on the panels which will affect the overall system production. Understandably this can be very frustrating from both a health and financial point of view.

Fortunately, that’s where we come in. Our expert team of engineers regularly install pigeon meshing for clients. Its the perfect solution to stop birds from nesting under your panels. We normally find the birds move on once they realise they have lost their warm dry shelter.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

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    What Bird Proofing Methods Are There?

    There are multiple different bird proofing methods available to get rid of pigeons nesting in your solar panels. One of the ways you can prevent nesting of birds under your system Is by using bird spikes to stop them from coming anywhere near your roof. This is an ideal option for anybody unable to install mesh instead. The spikes act as a type of fence that goes around the entire solar system to scare pigeons away. Another bird proofing option is pigeon mesh. This is the most common method of use because it ensures the birds do not interfere with the panels but does it in a way that unlike the spikes do not harm the birds in any way. At Empower, we install pigeon meshing and advise anybody installing solar on their roofs to invest in meshing to protect the functionality of their system.
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    How Can Pigeons Effect My Solar System?

    Pigeons can cause serious damage to your system and the way it operates if it's left unnoticed. Pigeons nest under the solar panels and when they do they leave bird droppings which over time can cause a serious amount of corrosion to your system. Not to mention that the pigeons can mess with the wires and cause system failures or problems. Installing pigeon meshing ensures the system operates properly and has no internal issues that can affect your solar panel system or even stop it from working altogether. Pigeons go all over the place carrying various diseases and bringing them to your system can transfer them and leave your system in an unhygienic state.
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    Why Do Pigeons Nest Under Solar Panels?

    Pigeons often look to nest under solar panels because they see it as a safe area that provides them with the right amount of shelter. However, this isn't ideal for any homeowner with a solar system because it can seriously affect the functionality of your panels and leave dirt, droppings and lots of other unwanted issues. At Empower, we provide a safe and secure style of pigeon proofing mesh that is designed to safely prevent pigeon nesting.
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    How Much Does Pigeon Meshing Cost?

    Pigeon meshing costs will vary from system to system. Depending on the size of your system will depend on how much meshing your panels will require to keep them free of any pigeons and problems. For a domestic property, the cost will be considerably less than it would be for a commercial building with a larger number of panels but, until the correct details are provided it is impossible to say an exact price for the solar pigeon meshing installation.
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    What Size Meshing Do I Need For My Solar Panels?

    Every system is unique and will require a different amount of meshing to accommodate the system. The larger your system size the more mesh your likely to need, whereas small systems with only 8-12 panels will need considerably less.
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    How Long Does Pigeon Meshing Last?

    Pigeon meshing on average can last between 5 and 10 years, however, depending on the condition you keep your system in and how well your mesh is looked after it could last a great deal longer than this. There is no definitive answer for the amount of time pigeon proofing exactly lasts because every system is different from another and can affect the quality of the mesh in different ways over time. We frequently get customers who have pigeon meshing installed and say how pleased they are with how long their pigeon proofing has lasted and as a company pigeon meshing is something we encourage all our customers to get when installing solar on their domestic property.

    What Attracts Pigeons To Solar Panels?

    Pigeons tend to be attracted to solar panels because of the cover they give so as you can imagine they’re particularly fond of solar panels. Unfortunately, the more panels your system contains the more birds your solar system is likely to attract. This will take its toll on your system whether its immediate damage or lack of functionality over time. If a pigeon continues to nest in your panels it will aventually stop your panels from working efficiently and in some cases working at all. Not just that but the amount of diseases and dirt birds carry will make your system incredibly unhygienic if nothing else.



    Why Choose Empower For Your Pigeon Netting Installation?

    At Empower we have installed pigeon netting for numerous customers with great success. Our installers use commercial grade netting which is much more strong and robust than conventional chicken wire, that pest control company often uses.

    What Problems Do Pigeons Cause?


    • Dirt and Lack of hygiene to your system
    • Damage to the structure of your solar panels
    • Stop your system functioning
    • Corrosion

    Bird Proofing Options

    Keeping your garden area clean ensuring no rubbish is left around will help to prevent birds because there's less for them to pick at. There are other official methods including bird spikes that can be installed acting as a similar type of barrier as the mesh but instead using sharp spikes to scare them off. However, we think using experts to install bird netting is the most efficient solution out of all the methods avaliable, getting rid of the problem without causing harm.



    Solar Pigeon Meshing Installation

    Our team of engineers will remove any nests etc from underneath the panels. Once this is completed we will fit our genuine pigeon meshing which is clipped to directly to the panels rather than glued like a lot of solar panel meshing installations.

    Pigeon Meshing Benefits


    • Ensure your property/building is secure and safe.
    • Cost-effective
    • Protects the structure of your panels from any damage
    • Easy to install

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