Serving Dane County & Surrounding Counties

Professional Solar Panel Cleaning in Southern Wisconsin & Northern Illinois

Protect Your $20k+
Solar Investment.
Restore Every Watt.

Hard water, pollen, and pine debris bake into panel glass — creating hot spots that void warranties and quietly steal 5–15% of your output annually (higher in pollen and agricultural zones). Our manufacturer-approved cleaning keeps your warranty intact and your production maxed. On the Wisconsin State Capitol's 16-year-old array, we delivered a measured +16.7% production lift in a single visit.

Just give us your address — we'll size your system with satellite imagery and reply within 24 hours. Residential & commercial. No mandatory site visit. No high-pressure sales.

Currently booking 1–2 weeks out — reserve your slot now.

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OSHA Certified
53+ Cities Served
Why Solar Alchemist

Three things every panel owner deserves.

Asset & Warranty Protection

We use only manufacturer-approved methods, so cleaning never voids your warranty — and never lets baked-on debris turn into hot spots and cell damage.

Measured Production Recovery

Dirty panels lose 5–15% output annually (NREL). On the Wisconsin State Capitol's 16-year-old array we delivered a documented +16.7% efficiency jump. Proof, not promises.

100% Deionized, Spot-Free Finish

Our custom-built mobile DI rig & soft rotary brushes leave a spot-free finish with zero harsh chemicals. We bring our own water & power — no hookup to your utilities.

Satellite-imagery quote
No site visit required

Owner-operated by Marquis — the only person on your roof.

Trusted by the Wisconsin State Capitol
5.0on Google(18 reviews)
7+ Counties · 52+ Cities
Fully Insured
1,500+ Panels Cleaned
100% Warranty Preserved
For Business & GovernmentNet-30 InvoicingCOI & W-9 on RequestMulti-Site Contracts24-Hour Written Bid
How It Works

Three steps. No surprises.

From first message to a measurable production lift — usually inside a week.

Share your panel count

Just a rough number works. Use our instant calculator or text Marquis. No contact info required to see your price.

We confirm with satellite

We size your array via satellite imagery — no mandatory site visit, no high-pressure sales call. Final quote in 24 hours.

We clean — you see the jump

Soft-rotary brush + 100% deionized water. Most customers see a measurable production lift the same day. Before & after photos every visit.

Money you're losing right now

Dirty panels quietly cost you money every single month

NREL field data shows soiling silently drains 5–15% of solar production. Here's what that looks like in real dollars for Wisconsin and Northern Illinois owners.

Residential

Typical 20–40 panel home

Average production loss

5–12%

NREL US median ~5% · higher in pollen + ag zones

Money lost per year

$100–$350 / yr

At Wisconsin's $0.16 / kWh residential rate

Free calculator · 0 contact info required

Commercial · Agricultural · Government

200–1,000+ panel arrays

Average production loss

5–15%

NREL field range · ag/industrial sites trend high

Money lost per year

$550–$8.4K+ / yr

Larger arrays lose more — 1 MW sites: $8K–$23K/yr

Written bid from Marquis personally · within 24 hours

Loss ranges sourced from NREL field data and peer-reviewed studies · dollar math uses 430 kWh/panel/yr (WI average) at published utility rates
Wisconsin State Capitol rooftop solar array — cleaned by Solar Alchemist
Measured Lift

+16.7%

Production recovered

Featured Project · State Government

We just cleaned the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Installed in 2009. Never cleaned. 16 years of pollen, dust, and bird debris — gone in one visit.

If Wisconsin's most iconic rooftop trusted us with the work, your property is in good hands too.

See the meter readings & full story
Real Customer Results

The Dirt You Can't See Is Costing You

This Dane County homeowner thought their panels were fine. One cleaning told a different story.

May 7 → May 8, 2025
71°F • Clear • Identical Conditions
Before CleaningMay 7
Panels before cleaning
Looks clean? This invisible film cost 22%.

68.1 kWh

Daily Production

After CleaningMay 8
Panels after cleaning
Big production lift — +15.2 kWh on this job

83.3 kWh

Daily Production

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+22%

Production Recovered

+15.2 kWh

Recovered Daily

Same panels. Same sun. Same weather. The only difference? A professional cleaning.

So Was the System Aging or Just Dirty?

If this were degradation, the panels would lose ~0.5% per year — not 22% overnight. Here's how the two compare:

Natural Degradation

~0.5%/year

5 years
10 years
25 years

Slow, permanent, built into the warranty.

Source: NREL Photovoltaic Degradation Rates Review

Dirt & Soiling

5–15% lost

Dirty
Cleaned

Most of that lost output can be recovered with cleaning

Source: NREL Soiling Losses Report, 2024

"I looked at my panels every day and thought they were fine. Then I saw my production jump 22% overnight after cleaning. I had no idea how much power I was losing to dirt I couldn't even see."

— Dane County Homeowner, May 2025

This customer was losing up to

$0/yr

in unrealized energy production

Not degradation. Just dirt.

Based on 15.2 kWh/day recovered at WI avg. $0.15/kWh

Is your system underperforming? Find out with a no-obligation assessment.

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Custom quote based on your system and site conditions

Beyond The Numbers

The reason most owners should clean isn't the money.

Recovering 5–15% of lost production is the headline. What we actually protect is harder to put on a spreadsheet — your warranty, your insurance claim history, and the 25-year design life you paid for.

Most warranties require cleaning.

Tesla, SunPower, LG, LONGi, JinkoSolar — every major manufacturer publishes maintenance language in their warranty docs. Ignore it for years, and a future claim can be denied as “owner negligence.”We document every cleaning so you have proof if you ever need it.

See what each manufacturer says

Insurance adjusters look for neglect.

If a hailstorm or fire ever damages your array, your insurance claim depends on showing the system was maintained. Cleaning records are documented maintenance. One inspection per year — with photos, irradiance readings, and a service log — is often the difference between a paid claim and a denied one.

Pollen, bird droppings & minerals etch glass over time.

Wisconsin's 18–20 grains/gallon hard water leaves mineral residue. Pollen forms acidic biofilm. Bird droppings create localized hot-spots that can permanently damage individual cells. Cleaning isn't cosmetic — it's the difference between a 25-year panel and an 18-year one.

Who's on your roof matters.

I'm Marquis — the owner, and the only person you'll meet. Fully insured, OSHA-certified, locally owned.No subcontractors, no rotating crews, no walking on your panels. Same hands every visit, manufacturer-approved tools, same care I'd give my own array.

No obligation. No sales call. Just an honest look at whether your system needs us yet.

Quick Answers

Common Questions

One Trusted Local · A Wide-Open Net

From Madison to Rockford — and everywhere in between.

I'm based in Dane County, but I cover a 75-mile radius7 counties, 52+ cities, across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Residential, commercial, agricultural, government — if you have panels in this region, I'll come clean them.

Counties Served

Wisconsin: Dane County, Rock County, Green County, Iowa County, Jefferson County, Walworth County, Sauk County, Columbia County
Illinois: Winnebago County, Boone County, McHenry County, Stephenson County

Within roughly a 75-mile radius of Madison — including Madison, Janesville, Beloit, Rockford, Lake Geneva, Watertown, Monroe, Baraboo, Crystal Lake, and surrounding cities.

View all 52+ cities we serve

Don't hesitate to reach out—I'd love to help you get more from your panels!

Service Area

Wisconsin & Northern Illinois

Based in Dane County, serving Wisconsin and Northern Illinois

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Hey, I'm Marquis—owner of Solar Alchemist. I started this business because I saw too many homeowners leaving money on the table with dirty panels. Based out of Dane County, I serve Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. If you've got panels that need some attention, give me a shout. I'd love to help you get the most out of your investment.

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Results Disclaimer: Energy production gains vary based on system age, condition, weather, accumulated debris, and other site-specific factors. Customer-reported recovery figures and percentages reflect specific jobs and individual experiences — they are not promises or guarantees of typical results. Industry soiling-loss ranges (e.g., 5–15% annually, higher in pollen and agricultural zones) are cited from third-party research (NREL) and reflect general findings, not guaranteed outcomes for your system. Full terms & policies →

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