Solar panels need a good wash once in a while to keep energy output high. Solar panel cleaning robots are becoming increasingly popular for jobsites. SolarCleano’s main offering is a robot that’s attached to a hose and controlled with a remote. It’s battery-powered and comes with the option to add a wireless, LED camera for night-vision.
The hyCLEANER solarROBOT is an autonomous cleaning device for solar panels. It uses only water and brushes to clean panels, with no additional cleaning agents required. The company suggests a cleaning plan tailored to the specific site, with a general recommendation of three to four cleanings per year.
Airtouch is a water-free cleaning device that uses an air blower and microfiber wipers to clean solar arrays. Airtouch makes a transport vehicle that runs autonomously on a track to operate up to six robots with a cleaning capacity of 100 to 150 tracking rows per day.
A hose system with sprinklers is clipped onto solar panels and can be deployed using an app. The company says the non-scrubbing system keeps grime at bay due to the frequency of cleaning.
Source: Solar Power World
Name of Author: Kelsey Misbrener