by Craig Parke | Aug 27, 2025 | News
If you’ve gone solar, you’ll know how great it is watching your energy bills drop and knowing your you’re doing your bit for the environment. However, many solar owners may not realise that their panels might not be working at their full potential right now. Dirt and...
by Craig Parke | Jul 6, 2025 | News
While Melbourne birdlife can beautiful, when birds decide to nest in or around your home, they can cause problems, especially if you have solar panels. Whether they’re making a mess or causing damaging your property, it’s important to handle the situation in a humane...
by Craig Parke | Jun 6, 2025 | News
Solar panels are a fantastic form of renewable energy and they will save you thousands of dollars in electricity costs. However, to keep them operating at peak efficiency, regular maintenance is essential. Over time, dust, dirt, bird droppings, and other debris can...
by Craig Parke | May 31, 2025 | News
Have you recently made the smart switch to sustainable solar power? There’s one unexpected challenge that you may not have considered – birds! Whether it’s nesting, droppings, or debris, birds can cause significant damage to solar panels, reducing their efficiency and...
by Craig Parke | Nov 25, 2024 | News
Solar panels are a fantastic investment, offering clean, renewable energy while significantly cutting electricity costs. However, while your solar panels bask in the sun and generate power, they might also be attracting some unwanted visitors – birds! Birds can damage...
by Craig Parke | Oct 21, 2024 | News
More and more Aussies are turning to solar panels as a sustainable energy solution, and while going solar is a wise investment for many homes and businesses, rooftop solar installations can attract some unexpected guests – birds! Many species of birds are drawn to the...
by Craig Parke | Aug 28, 2024 | News
Bird spikes are a type of physical deterrent used to prevent birds from landing on and nesting in specific areas. Consisting of a series of pointed, rigid projections, they create an uneven, inhospitable surface for birds, discouraging them from perching, roosting, or...
by Craig Parke | Apr 5, 2024 | News
While the gentle sound of birds chirping can add charm and vitality to our surroundings, when their populations grow unchecked, they can become more than just a picturesque backdrop—they can pose significant challenges to industries, agriculture, and infrastructure....
by Craig Parke | Mar 5, 2024 | News
In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, solar power is a beacon of hope for a cleaner, greener future. Harnessing the sun’s energy through solar panels has become increasingly popular in Aussie homes, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional...
by Craig Parke | Mar 3, 2022 | News
Solar panels are a great nesting place for birds, pigeons in particular. Bird Proof Solar can clean under the solar panels and install a stainless steel bird proof mesh around them. The mesh is 1mm thick stainless steel, with 12.5mm squares. The mesh is attached to...
