Summer is peak season for solar energy production—but it’s also when your solar array faces its biggest threat from below: fast-growing vegetation. Across New England—from Boston to Cape Cod, Hartford to Montpelier—grass, weeds, and underbrush can quickly grow out of control, blocking sunlight, damaging infrastructure, and cutting your energy savings.
At Peak Solar Pro, we specialize in vegetation management for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar systems. Solar owners should know how to keep their arrays in top shape during summer.
Why Summer Growth Threatens Solar Performance
New England summers are warm and humid, ideal for rapid plant growth. While this is great for your garden, it’s a challenge for your solar panels. Tall grass and invasive weeds can shade your panels, reducing their output by up to 30% if left unmanaged. Brush and undergrowth can also harbor pests, cause equipment damage, and pose a fire hazard, especially during the dryer months of July and August.
It is good to remember that every region has its unique risks. Here are some examples. Which ones pertain to your area?
- Cape Cod & Providence: Salt air and sandy soil fuel aggressive native grasses and vines.
- Boston & Hartford: Urban-edge growth and invasive species dominate open solar sites.
- Montpelier & Portland: Moist soil encourages dense underbrush and moss near ground mounts.
- Concord: Summer droughts lead to dry, flammable vegetation under arrays.
What Summer Vegetation Management Involves
The Peak Solar Pro team uses safe vegetation management strategies for your solar panel arrays. What can we do for you? Here’s some of the services we offer:
- Precision mowing: We are careful to remove weeds and grass without damaging your system
- Trimming and weed removal: This is especially important around racking systems and access points.
- Underbrush clearing: Careful vegetation management reduces shade and fire risks in wooded or rural areas.
We also manage road and fence line vegetation for utility-scale solar farms, ensuring crews can access the site safely and securely.
How Often Should You Manage Vegetation in the Summer?
Monthly vegetation checks are essential in New England during the growing season, especially from late May through early September. Depending on your site conditions, you may need more frequent service in July and August, when growth rates peak.
Falling behind on vegetation management in summer means more than just overgrowth—it can lead to reduced output, safety violations, and increased operating costs.
Choose Peak Solar Pro for Your Summer Vegetation Management
At Peak Solar Pro, we’re dedicated to expertly managing your solar array and protecting your investment. We serve:
- Boston, MA
- Cape Cod, MA
- Concord, NH
- Harford, CT
- Montpelier, VT
- Portland, Me
- Providence, RI
Schedule Your Summer Vegetation Service Today
Don’t let fast-growing grass and brush rob your solar panels of the sunlight they need to perform. Contact Peak Solar Pro today to schedule your summer vegetation management service and keep your system running at full capacity all season. Call (617) 522-4046 or get started online here.
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