Common mistakes when protecting solar panels from pigeons
We review the most common mistakes when protecting solar panels from pigeons: using only spikes, not cleaning first, leaving gaps, blocking ventilation or using weak materials.
Birds Under Solar Panels
Birds nesting under solar panels?
In this category you’ll find practical guides to spot the signs of bird nesting under your panels, understand the risks they cause and discover solutions to stop species like pigeons, sparrows, starlings, blackbirds, magpies or crows from settling under your panels.
We show you how to clean safely and how to prevent re-nesting with non-drill perimeter barriers (BirdBlocker), compatible with most photovoltaic mounting systems.
BirdBlocker vs anti-pigeon mesh for solar panels: differences, advantages and when to use each solution
We compare BirdBlocker, anti-pigeon mesh, spikes, ultrasonic devices and visual bird deterrents to protect solar panels from pigeons and other birds. Learn which solution is most suitable depending on your installation.
BB-BoxClip-50s: When You Need Additional Clips for BirdBlocker
Practical guide to help you know whether you need BB-BoxClip-50s additional clips when installing BirdBlocker on solar panels. Learn how to check the solar panel data sheet, identify A-A and B-B frame sections, understand when standard clips are suitable and choose the correct BB-BoxClip-50s model according to the height and width of the short-side profile.
Solar panels, pigeons and animal welfare: why preventing nests under panels also protects birds
Solar panels can seem like a safe nesting place for pigeons and other birds, but the space underneath them is not always suitable. This article explains why prevention is the most respectful option and how BirdBlocker helps protect both solar installations and bird welfare.
Bird Problems on Roofs: How to Choose the Right Solution
Bird problems on roofs are not always solved in the same way. You do not need the same solution for
How to Install BirdBlocker: Practical Guide for Solar PV Installers
Practical guide for solar installers on how to install BirdBlocker under solar panels, choose between BB125 and BB200 depending on the gap height, calculate linear metres, avoid common installation mistakes and offer the system as an additional service to protect PV installations against bird nesting.
The Importance of Protecting Solar Panels from Birds
Practical guide explaining why it is important to protect solar panels against birds, what risks nests under the installation can cause, how they affect efficiency, safety and hygiene, and why a preventive barrier such as BirdBlocker can help avoid damage before the problem appears.
How to Know if Birds Are Nesting Under Solar Panels
Guía práctica para identificar si hay nidos bajo los paneles solares, detectar señales visuales, acústicas y de pérdida de rendimiento, entender los riesgos para la instalación fotovoltaica y saber qué hacer antes de limpiar, retirar restos o instalar una barrera perimetral como BirdBlocker.
How to Clean and Maintain Your Solar Panels for Maximum Efficiency
Practical guide to cleaning and maintaining solar panels, detecting dirt, droppings or bird debris, understanding the risks that can affect system performance, and why it is important to check for nests before cleaning or installing a preventive solution such as BirdBlocker.