Solar owner’s kit
A few simple things solar owners find useful. Each link searches Amazon, so you can compare products, reviews and prices yourself — we don’t rank or recommend particular products.
- Solar panel cleaning kit
Brushes and cleaning heads made for glass panels. Panels on a roof are best cleaned from the ground with a pole, or by a professional — never climb onto a roof.
Search Amazon for “solar panel cleaning kit” (opens in a new tab)
- Water-fed telescopic pole
Lets you rinse ground-level or low panels without a ladder. Check the length you need before you buy.
Search Amazon for “water fed telescopic pole brush” (opens in a new tab)
- Solar panel bird mesh
Mesh and clips to keep pigeons from nesting under panels. Fitting it means working at height — many owners pay an installer or specialist.
Search Amazon for “solar panel bird mesh kit” (opens in a new tab)
- Home energy monitor
A clamp-on monitor shows what your home is using and making in real time, which helps you move appliance use into sunny hours.
Search Amazon for “home energy monitor clamp” (opens in a new tab)
- Smart plugs with energy monitoring
Switch appliances on when the sun is out, and see how much each one uses.
Search Amazon for “smart plug energy monitoring” (opens in a new tab)
- Plug-in power meter
A simple way to measure what a single appliance uses.
Search Amazon for “plug in power meter energy monitor” (opens in a new tab)
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Looking after panels: see our guide to maintenance and cleaning, or find a firm that offers panel cleaning or bird-proofing.