Sunova

Solar panel cleaning and bird protection across the UK

Sunova is a UK-based service provider focused on two tasks for existing solar installations: fitting bird-proofing to stop nesting birds and animals from damaging the system, and deep cleaning panels to recover lost generation. The company presents both as complementary measures for protecting what it describes as a significant investment, and states that it covers properties nationwide.

Its stated aim is to keep a system clean, safe and efficient. The firm frames the problem in financial terms: dirt and bird droppings gradually reduce returns, while unprotected cabling and roof tiles are exposed to damage from pigeons, squirrels and nesting birds.

Bird protection installation

The bird protection service consists of discreet galvanised mesh guards fitted around the panels to prevent pigeons, squirrels and nesting birds from reaching cables, junction boxes and roof tiles. Sunova says the guards are installed by trained professionals and describes the approach as bird-safe. According to the company, this kind of proofing avoids costly cable damage, roof leaks and warranty issues further down the line.

Solar panel cleaning

The cleaning service removes dirt, grime, lichen and bird mess that block sunlight and reduce output. Sunova uses a water-based cleaning method that it says restores peak efficiency without damaging the panels. The company cites figures of up to 25% more electricity output from clean panels compared with dirty ones, and refers to a 10-year guarantee on its work.

Access without scaffolding

One of the practical points Sunova highlights is that most installs and cleans can be completed without scaffolding. The company uses specialist access equipment instead, which it says saves both time and cost on a typical job. Work is carried out by engineers with specialist knowledge of panel systems, according to the firm.

Booking, pricing and payment terms

The process begins with an online quote form, followed by a free, no-obligation quotation. Once a quote is accepted, the service is scheduled for a date and time chosen by the customer. Sunova states that it works to fast lead times of three to five days on all bookings and offers transparent fixed pricing with no hidden fees. No deposit is required: payment is made on completion, with several payment options available. Photographs of completed works can be supplied on request.

At the time of writing this profile, the company advertised a 10% discount for new customers on their first service, applicable to both bird protection and solar cleaning, to be mentioned when requesting a quote.

Customer feedback

The site reproduces comments from homeowners in Surrey, Cornwall and Cardiff. One describes the cleaning of a 16-panel array and a noticeable jump in generation the next sunny day; another reports mesh guards fitted around a whole roof after a pigeon nesting problem, with no birds returning; a third covers a combined cleaning and bird protection booking, citing a fast quote and fair price. These are individual accounts rather than aggregate ratings.