In the heart of rural Lincolnshire, our team at Lincs Window Cleaning Ltd was called out to tackle a large-scale solar panel cleaning project on a barn roof in Worksop Surrounded by open agricultural land, the panels—nearly 200 in total—were exposed to heavy airborne organic matter, leaving them blanketed in stubborn lichen.
This natural build-up wasn’t just affecting the panels’ appearance—it was drastically reducing their energy efficiency and posing a serious fire risk. Lichen can create “hotspots” on solar panels, areas that overheat and, in worst-case scenarios, become potential ignition points.
The Challenge
- Location: Barn roof in a working rural environment
- Issue: Heavy lichen growth reducing efficiency and increasing fire risk
- Scale: Nearly 200 solar panels
- Access: Required safe, high-level solutions due to roof height and angle
Our Solution
Armed with deionized pure water and specialist tools, our highly trained team planned the project with precision. Using mobile scaffold towers and IPAF-certified cherry pickers, we were able to reach and clean every panel safely and thoroughly.
All work was carried out by operatives with full ISCA (Solar Panel Cleaning Safety) certification, ensuring the clean was both effective and risk-free. We used pure water technology—no harsh chemicals—to gently but powerfully remove the lichen without damaging the panels.
The Results
✔️ Lichen safely removed
✔️ No chemical residue left behind
✔️ Improved energy output
✔️ Reduced risk of fire from panel hotspots
✔️ Happy customer saving money!
Our customer now has a fully restored solar array, running more efficiently and delivering the energy savings they expected when they first installed it.
If you would like a commercial solar panel cleaning estimate or to discuss cleaning methods for your sola array feel free to give the team a call on 01522 542407 or email hello@lincswindowcleaning.co.uk