Solar panels can provide shelter from weather and predators while creating a relatively protected space above the roof. Once pigeons find a suitable location, repeated roosting and nesting activity can follow.
A common approach is to protect accessible edges around the array with purpose-made mesh. The exact installation depends on the panels, roof and gaps that birds are using.
Yes. Existing bird activity needs to be considered before access points are protected. Tell us whether you are seeing birds entering the array, hearing movement or noticing nesting material using our online enquiry form.
Independent providers can assess nest material beneath solar panels and determine what work is appropriate. Active nests and nesting birds can be legally protected, so the situation must be checked before removal is undertaken.
Yes. Independent providers provide bird-proofing assessments for commercial arrays as well as residential installations, with the approach adapted to the scale and configuration of the system.
Independent providers cover a broad area including Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire, as well as surrounding communities. Get a free estimate using our online form if you are unsure whether your property falls within their working area.