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Besides cutting output, what problem can uneven dirt like bird droppings cause on solar panels?

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  1. Higher net metering credits
  2. Faster grid approval
  3. Localized hot spots

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References

  1. NREL: Best Practices for O&M of PV and Energy Storage Systems, 3rd ed. (2018) docs.nlr.gov/docs/fy19osti/73822.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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