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Zona Industrial de Bouro - Letra C
4740-010 Esposende, Portugal
Lichen Removal Agent
Biodegradable solution to remove lichens, fungi, moss and extreme organic soiling from solar panels
If you're a solar plant owner and you live in an humid region, you might have noticed lichen and/or fungi growing on your panels. Not only does it look unappealing, but it also decreases the performance of your solar panels. Until now, removing lichen has been a challenge for O&M teams and asset owners, as the use of scrapers, high pressure surface cleaners and aggressive chemicals void panel’s warranties and while also being highly damaging to them..
But now, there is a solution that can remove lichen from your solar panels without damaging them: the Lichen Removal Agent (LRA) by Chemitek.
Before and after using LRA to remove lichens from solar panels
Certified for solar panels by ÉMI-TÜV Sud
The international laboratory ÉMI TÜV Sud, recognized by their services of certification of solar panels, certified the LRA as safe for solar panels. This certification assures that the use of the LRA does not damage the panel’s components (e.g., aluminum frame, anti-reflective coating and silicone seals) and does not interfere with the light transmission.
Approved by PV manufacturers
The Lichen Removal Agent has letters of conformity from the Top PV manufacturers:
- Longi
- JA Solar
- Runergy
This is a remediation product and should be used as such. To avoid the recurring use of the product please act preventively and protect your modules with one of our coatings. The coating will seal the glass and any future growth of lichen will not be bonded to it so strongly thus making them easier to remove.
If you're looking for an easy, safe, and cost-effective solution for lichen, fungi and moss removal from your solar panels, LRA is the product for you. With its proven effectiveness, environmental safety, and warranty compliance, it's a must-have for any solar panel owner. Order yours today and see the difference it can make in the efficiency and appearance of your solar panels!
Easy Application ...
Lichen Removal Agent is easy to apply, saving you time and resources. All you need to do is dilute it with water, spray it on your solar panels, and let it do the work. The lichen will become less attached to the surface of your solar panels, and you can simply brush and rinse them.
Safe and Effective...
LRA is a safe and effective solution for removing lichen from solar panels. Unlike aggressive chemicals and scrapers, LRA won't damage your solar panels, this agent is designed to be as delicate as possible with the components of the solar module (ARC, silicone and aluminium frame). The product will help break the bond between the lichen and the solar glass, making them easier to remove, so you won't have to worry about voiding the warranty. And because it is an biodegradable product, it is safe for the environment and won't harm nearby plants or animals.
Cost-Effective...
Using LRA is a cost-effective solution for lichen removal. As it doesn't require significant human resources or aggressive chemicals, it saves you money in the long run. Additionally, by keeping your solar panels free from lichen, you will improve their efficiency and prolong their lifespan, meaning you will save money on maintenance and replacement costs.
Available Formats
- 2kg drum
- 5kg drum
- 20kg drum
FAQs
The surface of photovoltaic solar panels must be clean to ensure full operation and maximum performance. Any kind of soiling that may be on the surface of the solar module, be it dust, pollen, tree sap, bird droppings, sand, salt crystals, etc., will reduce the light transmission, i.e. reduce the amount of sunlight reaching the solar module cells, and thus the panel will produce less energy.
To the naked eye the panels may appear clean, however there will be soiling accumulated, even if it is just the air pollution itself. A simple test to see if your panel is in need of cleaning is to wipe the surface of the panel with a white cloth or cotton pad before the actual cleaning.
According to recent studies, when a solar panel is very dirty it can lose up to 50% of its performance compared to a clean solar panel. However, the Worldwide average energy loss due to soiling is 3 to 5%.
In fact, rain or wind will not keep the panels clean. Wind will carry particles that will settle on the panel and rainwater is not enough to remove any incrusted soiling such as bird droppings or pollen. Rainwater can even lead to the appearance of hotspots by accumulating the soiling on the bottom frame of the panels.
For the warranty on your solar panel to remain valid, you should use solar panel cleaners that meet the manufacturers' guidelines and are certified for solar panels, such as Solar Wash Protect.
This means that the products need to be pH neutral, biodegradable and environmentally friendly and have been tested by international laboratories, such as ÉMI-TÜV Sud.
1kg of product for 10 litres of water.
For more information, see the Technical Data Sheet or contact us.
LRA is a removal agent for lichens, moss and fungi designed specifically to be used on solar panels. Due to its cleaning power, it is also highly effective on extreme organic soiling.
LRA is a biodegradable product designed to be as delicate as possible with the components of the solar module (ARC, silicone and aluminium frame). The product will help break the bond between the lichen and the solar glass, making them easier to remove.
In case of doubt, contact us.
LRA is a remediation product, and it should be used as such. To avoid the reappearance of the problem, you should act preventively and protect the modules with an hydrophobic coating such as the D-Solar Defendor from ChemiTek.
