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Paint Removal Agent
Biodegradable concentrated removal agent for water and solvent based paint residues
Solar panels are an important investment for renewable energy, but they can easily become stained with paint, which will affect their performance. Fortunately, Chemitek's Paint Removal Agent is specifically formulated to tackle this problem.
Paint Removal Agent (PRA) is a water based cleaning agent especially developed for the removal of interior paints, exterior coatings, multi-surface enamels, and water-based spray paints from the surface of solar module glass.
The formula of this solution is water based, so that it is easy to apply and does not present any health risks for professionals handling the product.
Left: cleaned with PRA Right: contaminated with paint
Modules covered with paint
How it works?
ChemiTek's PRA breaks down and dissolve the paint stains on your solar panels. Simply dilute the solution with water, apply the solution to the affected area and wait for it to work its magic. Then, brush and rinse off the solution with water and enjoy your clean and efficient solar panels once again.
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 PRA as safe for solar panels. This certification assures that the use of the PRA 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 Paint Removal Agent has letters of conformity from the Top PV manufacturers:
- Longi
- JA Solar
- Runergy
Invest in the longevity and performance of your solar panels with Chemitek's Paint Removal Agent today!
Available Formats
- 2kg drum
- 5kg drum
- 20kg drum
- 1000kg IBC
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 the TÜV Sud.
Adjust the product dilution according to the problem.
If your modules are contaminated with water-based spray paint, use a dilution of 1:5 (1kg PRA to 5 liters of water); If your modules are contaminanted with solvent based paint (e.g., exterior coatings, interior paints, wood coatings, multi-surface enamels) use a dilution of 1:2 (1kg PRA for 2 liters of water)
PRA is a removal agent for interior paints, exterior coatings, multi-surface enamels, and water-based spray paints from the surface of solar module glass.
Paint Removal Agent 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 reacts chemically only with the contaminants and emulsions the particles so that they can be brushed and rinsed off easily.
In case of doubt, contact us.
PRA 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 antistatic coating such as the Antistatic Solar Armor 2.0 from ChemiTek.
