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Saturday, 25 June 2022

Solar Panel Cleaning Robot

 Solar panels are one of the most economical and low-maintenance forms of producing since they don't have any moving components. Despite all of its advantages, if dust, filth, and grime are allowed to build up, solar panels' efficiency may suffer. Solar panels must be cleaned on schedule if optimal power production efficiency is to be maintained. Solar panel cleaning by hand is risky and time-consuming, however.


By ensuring that the solar panels are maintained clean without endangering people, this solar panel cleaning robot intends to preserve the effectiveness of solar energy generation.


The roller brush and water sprayer on this robot are designed to remove all dirt and grime from the panels' surface. Through an onboard tank, the sprayer receives its water supply. This robot can cling to the slippery solar panel surface thanks to the rubber caterpillar tracks. This robot works wirelessly and remotely.


This robot can assist increase the efficiency of solar panels in smaller applications like rooftop solar panels in homes and workplaces, in addition to large-scale industrial applications like specialised solar power plants.

Solar panel cleaning robot features include:


keeps solar panels clean to maintain their effectiveness.

Worker safety is ensured through remote and wireless operation.

All dust, filth, grime, and debris are cleaned using a roller brush.

equipped with an onboard water tank that supplies the water sprayer.

Design that is user-friendly, portable, and small.

A water tank with a motorised pump and four DC motors are used by the solar panel cleaning robot to propel the vehicle utilising caterpillar wheels. The robotic vehicle features a metal chassis and a controller circuitry that is controlled by a wireless RF remote.


The robotic vehicle receives wireless control movement information from a remote controller. After receiving the data, the controller instructs the wheel motors to turn in the correct directions to produce the intended movement. A geared DC motor drives the front brush, which is mounted to the front of the main chassis. A dc pump is utilised to move water for cleaning to the front of the brush utilising an integrated water pipe on the front panel. Thus, the device enables simple wireless control of solar panel cleaning.