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Your solar panels are designed to generate clean, reliable energy for many years. But like any outdoor asset, they are exposed to the elements and over time, moss, lichen, salt and sodium deposits, pollen, dust and other contaminants can build up on the panel surface.
This can reduce the amount of sunlight reaching the solar cells and, consequently, reduce your system’s energy generation and the savings it delivers.
Lightforce Solar has partnered with Edwards & Hardy to keep your panels and surrounding roofing clean, clear, and ready to deliver bill-busting performance year-round.
Regular cleaning and maintenance of your rooftop solar panels and roofing is essential to protect your manufacturer and workmanship warranties.
Yearly maintenance helps to ensure that your roof material stays in good condition, and provides an opportunity to check for any damage or wear on panels, wiring, and roofing. To stay within your roof and panel warranty requirements, most rooftop installations will require that the roof, solar panels, and area underneath your panels is clean and free from growth. Solar Care is a simple way to take care of everything at once.
Solar Care lets you schedule your solar panel and roof cleaning in a few clicks. Keeping your panels and roof in good nick has never been easier.
Particularly common around shaded areas and where moisture accumulates, moss and lichen can adhere to the panel surface and create persistent areas of shading and contamination.
For properties near the coast, salt carried in sea spray and airborne sodium deposits can accumulate on panels. Over time, these deposits can create a film that reduces light transmission and can become increasingly difficult to remove if left untreated.
During seasonal pollen events, panels can become coated in a fine layer of pollen. Combined with moisture, dust and other airborne contaminants, this can form a stubborn surface layer that reduces the sunlight reaching the panels.
Dust, dirt, bird deposits and airborne pollution can accumulate between cleaning cycles, particularly on low-pitch roofs where rainfall may not adequately wash the panel surface.
Some addresses may not be visible on the address picker.
If you are unable to see your address, please enter your postcode, and our team will be in touch to confirm your quote.
You can also email us directly at: solarcare@lightforce.co.nz
With 16 branches across New Zealand, and over 65 years of high-quality work under their belt, Edwards & Hardy are the country’s largest largest roof maintenance and re-roof company, and Lightforce Solar are proud to partner with this 100% NZ-owned and operated business to keep our customers’ panels working, and looking their best.
Use the instant quote tool below to find your address, select your service, and proceed with online payment.
Our team will be in touch shortly to confirm your details and book in a time for your panel or roof cleaning service.
Using the quote form below, you can select the service you would like to book. You can select a panel cleaning, a roof cleaning, or both.
For most bookings you will be able to proceed straight to payment, and our team will then contact you to confirm any other details and find a time to complete your service appointment.
Some bookings (such as large roofs or multi-story buildings) may require a manual quote. In these cases, our team will be in contact to discuss pricing and service availabilty.
Edwards & Hardy are a 100% New Zealand-owned roofing business with over 65 years of experience providing high-quality roofing services to homes and businesses across the country.
As a NZ owned and operated business ourselves, Lightforce Solar understands the value of a highly dedicated team that takes pride in its work and who we know will deliver exceptional service for many years to come. Edwards & Hardy was the obvious choice for helping keep our customers’ solar systems in tip-top shape.
Some addresses may not be visible in the address picker.
If you cannot find your address, please enter your postcode, and our team will be in touch to confirm your quote.
You can also email us directly at solarcare@lightforce.co.nz.
We are able to service addresses nationwide.
Some remote addresses may require an additional travel fee or require a longer wait time for service.
The timing of your panel or roof cleaning service will depend on factors such as your location and team availability in your area.
After submitting your booking, our scheduling team will be in touch to arrange a suitable time for your service.
Solar Panel Cleaning
Our standard service includes a thorough clean of your rooftop solar panels, removing dust, moss, and other buildup using specially selected products that keep your panels looking their best without causing any damage. We also clean the roof area beneath the panels and carry out a visual inspection of the cabling and mounting hardware, checking for any signs of wear or damage.
Roof Cleaning
Edwards & Hardy’s RoofGuard™ Treatment Process is a full moss and grime removal service that will remove moss and lichen from your roof, reduce water retention, and unblock water channels.
What’s Included:
