Protecting Solar Panels from Raccoons: How BirdBlocker Can Help
Many solar panel owners wonder if BirdBlocker can shield their installations from raccoons, notorious for their dexterity and curiosity. While initially designed for bird-proofing, BirdBlocker can help protect your PV system from raccoon-related issues, safeguarding both the system's performance and lifespan.
| Raccoons and Cable Damage
Raccoons, skilled climbers with strong forepaws, can pose a serious risk to solar panel cables. Unlike other animals, raccoons can pry into spaces under solar panels with surprising ease, often attracted by food sources or shelter rather than the cables themselves.
However, their curious and persistent nature frequently leads to incidental damage to wiring, connectors, and panel backings as they explore and manipulate loose components.
While metal barriers may seem effective, raccoons' dexterity allows them to test and maneuver around various obstructions, making them particularly challenging to deter. Raccoons have the strength and potential to destroy Bird Mesh, Bird Spikes, and BirdBlocker alike; however… that is not the end of it.
| How BirdBlocker Helps Deter Raccoons
BirdBlocker, by blocking birds from nesting under panels, also removes a primary attractant for raccoons, who often follow bird activity seeking eggs or chicks. By preventing birds from nesting, BirdBlocker limits raccoons' interest in venturing under the panels, creating a more raccoon-resistant setup.
Though BirdBlocker alone may not create a complete barrier against raccoons, it provides an essential first line of defense by eliminating much of the incentive for them to explore beneath solar panels.
| Cable Management with CableFixPro
In addition to BirdBlocker, CableFixPro offers critical support by securing cables and keeping them elevated and well-organized. Properly managed cables are less likely to dangle or have exposed points for raccoons to manipulate.
With CableFixPro’s tool-free clips, solar cables stay fastened, reducing the risk of raccoon interference and minimizing the potential for damage caused by sagging or loose cables.
These clips are durable, compatible with different solar frame types, and designed to meet European and UK safety standards, ensuring comprehensive protection for your solar panel system.
| A Smart Duo for Protecting Your Solar Investment
Though not a dedicated raccoon-proofing tool, BirdBlocker helps by reducing the nesting attractions, while CableFixPro fortifies cable integrity.
Together, they form a robust preventative solution to protect against wildlife interference, helping keep your solar panels operating smoothly and safely.
Invest in BirdBlocker and CableFixPro to guard your solar installation against damage, ensuring a clean energy system that’s resilient and built to last.
