Nobody Talks About This Solar Problem (But It’s Costing Millions)

Solar panels don’t clean themselves — and neglect is killing system performance. But nobody talks about it.

In this episode of Off the Grid, On the Record, Yarek sits down with Paul West, founder of Peak Solar Pro, to explore the other half of the solar industry: maintenance, prevention, and keeping systems alive.

We cover:

✅ The unexpected causes of performance loss (bird waste, oil soot, mold) ✅ Why maintenance is the most overlooked part of clean energy ✅ How Paul scaled across New England with robotic tech + new safety gear ✅ What he’s building next for the solar cleaning industry ✅ How to think about the ROI of O&M in solar, long-term

Whether you're in the trenches or managing the assets — this episode will change how you ...