Solar PV Panel Cleaning Costs: How to Optimize Maintenance Without Breaking the Bank

With solar energy adoption skyrocketing—the U.S. alone added 32.4 GW of solar capacity in 2024—panel cleaning costs have become a $2.7 billion annual headache for system owners . But here's the kicker: 68% of operators overpay for maintenance while still losing up to 25% energy output from dirty panels . Let’s unpack why this happens and how to fix it.