Query 1: `energy.gov solar panel maintenance tips`
Query 2: `NREL solar panel efficiency degradation dirt`
Query 3: `Consumer Reports solar panel cleaning guide`
*Simulated Search Results:*
– Energy.gov: “Solar Panel Maintenance” -> mentions cleaning with a hose, checking for debris.
– NREL: Studies show soiling can reduce annual energy output by 3% to 7% (some sources say up to 25% in dusty areas).
– Angi/Consumer Reports: Professional cleaning cost $150-$330.
**Drafting Content:**
* **Title:** How To Maintain Your Solar Panels Properly
* **Intro:** 2 paragraphs.
* **Body:** Using HTML tags for structure.
**Backlink Selection:**
1. Energy.gov – Homeowner’s Guide to the Federal Tax Credit (maybe not maintenance). Let’s look for “Solar maintenance energy.gov”.
* Found: https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/homeowners-guide-going-solar (General guide, might have maintenance section).
* Better: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/planning-home-solar-electric-system (Mentions maintenance).
2. NREL – “Best Practices for Operation and Maintenance of Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems”.
* Link: https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy19osti/73666.pdf (A bit technical but good).
* Alternative: A simpler NREL news article about durability.
3. End of life/recycling context might be too far. Let’s stick to maintenance.
* Link to a reputable solar news site like SolarPowerWorld or a university extension article on maintenance.
Let’s write the article.
