Steve, i don't doubt your figures for a second and respect you for embracing the solar cleaning in the beginning. You've also put alot of work other peoples way which i find commendable.
But you sorta lost me on an previous thread about how to clean solar panels.
The conclusion i came to was the only difference in actually cleaning solar panels compared to a velux window for a wfp'er is in the risk assessment. Commercial site rules applicable where necessary, but the clean appears to be just the same.
I haven't seen anything yet that leads to a different conclusion to this.
Although in my view you stuck your neck out by putting forth reasons why there is more involved than turning up with wfp and pure water. Unfortunately, all this is still in its infancy and therefore i take all claims (not just yours) posted, with a pinch of salt.
I look forward to any uni study hitting the market though.
Thanks for your observations and honest opinions mark. On previous threads, I've been quite clear that anyone can physically clean a panel. That is not difficult at all. But providing 'the package' for large companies is different. Not everyone can do that part of it because they either lack the knowledge, confidence or drive. At the moment, and it is only at the moment, we have a USP and are maximising on that.
I already have my next USP but there is no need to discuss it or use it at the moment while we are still getting a great deal of interest in our current one. I spoke to the professors about it today and they are very keen for us to work together and to do research on this too. But that may take another year or two to test rigorously and to complete.
I mentioned twice in my presentation today about spc being in its infancy. A the moment, the technology we are using to clean them is very primitive compared to what it will be in 5 years. There is an awful lot of research being done by a couple of universities which will change the whole look of the solar industry in the UK in the next 2 years.
But for now, we work with what we've got and provide as professional service as we can. But times are changing very quickly with the technology and how we clean them will change too, so it is good to keep informed, which is all I'm trying to do.
I'm only on the forums to try to inform others too. This is a brilliant bolt on package for our businesses. Hour for hour i earn more on spc than anything else.
This is not the case with you personally Mark, but there seems to be an awful lot of resistance and almost an unwillingness to learn by some on here. That's fine, it's up to them. But those of us on here who do want to progress, learn, be educated and move into a very exciting industry with lots of potential, should not be hammered on every thread we start.
Instead of arguing the toss with those who know more than us on any given subject, it is far more productive to tap into their knowledge. That's why I went to the seminar today, to learn. And learn I did.
