Solar Panel Bird Protection & Proofing Melbourne
With over 14,000 happy customers since 2000, AGP is the leading manufacturer, supplier and installer of high-quality solar panel bird mesh in Melbourne.
- Highest quality solar panel bird mesh system securely protects panels
- Highly experienced, knowledgeable team for solar panel installations
- 5-year warranty for solar panel mesh kits and workmanship
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Bird Proofing Solar Panels
Solar panels offer shade, warmth and protection for birds. Our solar panel bird mesh protects your high-value investment from damage caused by birds, possums and other pests. Our solar mesh fastens to each panel frame with specially designed fasteners that protect each solar panel array and the panel warranty. Our solar mash ensures unrestricted airflow underneath the panels for optimal panel health.

BIRD PANEL BIRD MESH INSTALLATION
1. Quote
Comprehensive solar panel bird proofing advice from professionals.
2. Choose
Choose between our solar mesh or solar mesh pro product.
3. INSTALL
We install our solar panel protection system to the panel edge.
HOW WE BIRD PROOF SOLAR PANELS




Use our SolarMesh is a wire mesh bird guard for installed solar panels. Other solar meshes reduce airflow with too small a hole size meaning your panels heat up, diminishing the amount of energy your panels can collect daily. Our solar mesh is specially designed to avoid this problem, so you can safely use it to protect your panels from damage.
The high-strength UV stable coated wire mesh and bespoke panel clips prevent birds’ access and ensure unrestricted airflow. The solar panel mesh is also unlikely to cause any harm to the birds; it merely prevents them from being able to get at your solar panels to cause damage.
We are the only Australian company to offer bushfire protection compliant solar panel mesh installation using our aluminium mesh types with specialised fasteners clips.
Why do I need solar panel bird protection?
Protect your solar panels
Birds cause solar panel defects, as birds damage exposed wiring and bird droppings erode a solar panel array and the panel framework, leading to function loss for the installed solar panel. Bird-related damage is often not covered under the panel warranty.
Protect your health
Bird material and droppings contain various parasites and transmissible diseases, negatively impacting your health. Proximity to humans can transmit mites and lice infestations. A build-up of nesting material also attracts other pests, such as vermin.
Prevent property damage
Bird mess and nesting ruminants accumulate under the panels. Nesting material and feathers create blockages and water build-up under the solar panels. This build-up can seep through the shingles and tiles into the roof sheathing and insulation on tiled roofs.
Reduce roofing maintenance
Bird material, leaves, and debris accumulate under solar panels, reducing airflow. In some cases, birds trap themselves underneath the panels and die. Solar panel cleaning is an arduous task that risks your safety and damages your roofing system and property.
Stop noisy nesting birds
Birds nesting and roosting is a loud affair, and baby birds are notoriously noisy while remaining in the nest, most often at night. Some Melbourne bird species live in communal families, which adds to the noise. Solar panel bird mesh reduces this noise.
Maintain property aesthetics
Bird droppings on solar panels look terrible, and the dropping’s acidity leaves permeant discolouration and stains on your property. Birds leave droppings and nesting ruminants on roofing eaves, verandas and gutters, negatively impacting your property aesthetics.
Bird infestation signs
Gutters and drainpipes clogged with feathers or nesting materials
Increase bird droppings on the roof, solar panels, walls, fascias, eaves, and verandah;
Strong unpleasant odours that linger despite cleaning your home
Loud scratching, screeching and crying of young birds
Collection of nesting material –grass, twigs, feathers, dried mud around property
Damage to exposed electrical wiring around solar panels and hose

Solar panel mesh kits

Solar Mesh
Our solar mesh is a premium solution to protect your solar panel investment from nesting birds and vermin.
Our PVC coated galvanised wire mesh has a large aperture for maximum airflow which prevents moisture and mildew forming under the panels.
It is an excellent pest control solution.
Specifications:
- Galvanised wire
- Black PVC Coating
- Aperture 12mm
- Colour black
- Wire thickness 1.0mm
- Choice of aluminium clip or poly clips

Solar Mesh Pro
Our solar mesh Pro is a commercial grade solution to protect your solar panel investment from nesting birds and vermin.
Our PVC coated stainless steel wire mesh is durable and strong. It has a large aperture for maximum airflow which prevents moisture and mildew forming under the panels.
It is a longer-lasting pest control solution.
Specifications:
- Stainless steel wire
- Black PVC Coating
- Aperture12mm
- Colour black
- Wire thickness 1.0mm
- Choice of aluminium clip or poly clips






















































































































Solar Panel Bird Proofing FAQ
How does solar mesh protect solar panels?
It forms a rigid skirt around the array, preventing birds and vermin from nesting beneath while still letting air circulate.
What is the solar mesh made from?
Black PVC-coated galvanised wire or powder-coated aluminium (12 mm aperture) with stainless-steel or poly clips.
Will the solar mesh reduce panel performance?
No. The 12 mm aperture allows full airflow so modules run at normal operating temperatures and efficiency.
Can the mesh be removed for servicing?
Yes; clips are non-penetrating and can be unclipped by a technician without voiding the panel warranty.
What clip system is used in solar mesh installation?
Choice of aluminium or UV-stable poly hooks with locking washers no drilling into the frame.
How long does installing bird-proofing take?
A typical 20-panel domestic array is bird-proofed in ½ – 1 day.
Is the solar mesh visible from the street?
From ground level it usually appears as a thin black shadow line and is far less conspicuous than droppings or nesting debris.
Does it keep out possums and rats too?
Yes the 12 mm steel wire aperture blocks all common roof pests.
How can I achieve a 100% bird-proofing solution?
Using one of our bespoke bird-proof products, our installers install bird mesh to the solar panels and other areas, such as the gutters and valleys. The installers expertly secure the bird mesh to the solar panels so birds cannot access it.
At AGP, we trust a combination of integrated mesh gutter guards and solar panel bird mesh as a comprehensive solution for the whole house that will reduce maintenance costs, power costs, and bird problems.
How can I prevent birds from nesting beneath my solar panels?
The most effective method to deter birds from nesting under your solar panels is to restrict their access completely. Our solar mesh, designed for Melbourne and Victoria conditions, can be installed around the edges of the panels. This prevents bird-related damage and stops the accumulation of leaves and other debris under the panels.
Bird Proofing Options
Aussie Gutter Protection offers a wide range of products, materials and hole sizes. Our ranges include: