In addition to power generation, the large-scale installation of photovoltaic power has played an important role in soil and water conservation in areas with harsh environments, especially in reducing water evaporation, particularly during the hot summer months.
However, in areas with favorable environmental conditions, the arrival of summer brings a new problem: weeds. The area beneath the solar panels provides excellent growing conditions for weeds, causing headaches for maintenance companies.
The harm caused by weeds is obvious. Solar panels are already quite short, and with many weeds growing wildly, their height can easily exceed that of the panels, reducing sunlight absorption and even causing heat spots. They also hinder the adjustment of the tracking bracket angle. Furthermore, the insects attracted by the weeds will leave marks on the panels.
Therefore, in the sunny summer, both maintenance companies and users should pay attention to weeds and choose the right weeding method.
Previously, many maintenance companies opted for manual lawn mowing, which had almost no impact on the environment and represented an extreme commitment to environmental protection. However, the side effects were also very obvious. Firstly, the weeds would quickly grow back, requiring frequent repairs and incurring high costs.
Spraying herbicides is the most labor-saving method, but choosing the right herbicide is crucial. Incorrect herbicides cause significant environmental pollution, damage the soil, and have a short effective period; correct herbicides are more environmentally friendly, have a longer effective period, and with continued use, the frequency and amount can be reduced.
Therefore, as summer approaches, both maintenance companies and photovoltaic users need to prepare for weeding, especially by choosing the right herbicide.
