How to Stop Pigeons Nesting Under Solar Panels

Tuesday 13/10/2026

Solar panels provide an ideal nesting spot for pigeons, offering shelter and protection. Over time, nesting material and droppings can build up, making cleaning and maintenance more difficult. The best way to prevent this is to stop pigeons accessing the space beneath the panels.

Can Pigeons Damage Solar Panels?

Pigeons nesting beneath solar panels can damage wiring, affect performance and increase the risk of fire. Nesting materials can accumulate around cables, while bird droppings can build up on the panels.

Heavy fouling can block sunlight and reduce efficiency. Bird guano is also corrosive and can cause long-term damage to panel surfaces and components. Nests and debris can make maintenance more difficult.

How to Stop Pigeons Nesting Under Solar Panels

Installing solar panel mesh around the perimeter creates a physical barrier that prevents pigeons accessing the space underneath.

Purpose-designed solar panel clips attach mesh to the panel frame without drilling. The mesh can be shaped to follow the roof profile and close potential access points.

What Mesh Should You Use for Solar Panel Pigeon Proofing?

Solar panel mesh should be durable, with a suitable aperture to prevent pigeons passing through.

PestFix supplies black PVC-coated galvanised mesh, galvanised mesh and stainless steel mesh.

Black PVC-coated mesh blends in with many installations, while stainless steel offers greater corrosion resistance.

Can You Install Solar Panel Mesh Yourself?

We recommend using an experienced pest control or bird proofing professional. Working at height carries risks, and mesh must be correctly fitted around the perimeter to prevent pigeons returning.

What If Pigeons Are Already Nesting Under the Panels?

Always check beneath the panels before installing mesh. Birds and nests must be dealt with in accordance with relevant wildlife legislation before proofing takes place.

Once clear, bird fouling and contaminated surfaces should be cleaned and treated with a suitable disinfectant, such as Pest Clean.

Protecting Solar Panels from Pigeons

A correctly installed mesh and clip system provides a physical barrier to help protect solar installations from nesting pigeons.

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Protecting Solar Panels from Pigeons

Whether pigeons are already causing a problem or proofing is being installed as a preventative measure, a correctly fitted solar mesh and clip system provides a physical barrier around the panel perimeter.

PestFix stocks a range of solar panel mesh, clips and bird proofing products for professional installers, pest controllers and homeowners looking for a solution to pigeons nesting under solar panels.

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