Birds on or Under Solar Panels
Bird Activity
Bird and wildlife spend significant time under and on top of solar panels.
Bird Pressure
Light to heavy
Why are birds there?
Birds love the shelter provided underneath solar panels, and can deposit significant droppings and nesting materials. Rodents like squirrels also commonly travel under the panels and chew wiring. Birds also can land on top of the panels.
Bird Control Solutions
Professionals typically install Bird Barrier’s Solar Panel Kits to keep birds from getting under the panels
Considerations when Selecting Bird Control Products
It is important to do an accurate assessment, counting the numbers of birds and when they are there.
Be Careful
Be careful not to damage or drill holes in the panels, it may void the warranty.
Bird Control Solutions
Other Bird Deterrent Solutions
StealthNet is occasionally used to net over the tops of entire solar panel systems, generally on commercial applications.