A solar system is sold as low-maintenance, and it genuinely is — compared to a generator, there’s no fuel, no oil changes, no engine wear. But “low-maintenance” isn’t “no-maintenance,” and the gap between a well-kept system and a neglected one shows up directly in your monthly savings, whether or not you’re actively watching for it. Does Dust Really Affect Solar Panel Output? Yes, and more than most people expect, particularly in Kenya’s dustier regions and during dry seasons. A layer of dust, pollen, bird droppings, or general grime sitting on a panel’s surface blocks a portion of the sunlight that […]