Can electrostatic cleaning remove dust from solar panels?

Electrostatic cleaning equipment has been developed to remove dust from solar panels. It was demonstrated that the dust is removed efficiently from the panel surface. The actual power consumption of this system is small. This technology is expected to increase the efficiency of mega solar power plants constructed in deserts. 1. Introduction

How do I clean a photovoltaic system?

Our recommendation for cleaning photovoltaic systems: the HDS 10/20-4 M hot water high-pressure cleaner or HD 10/23-4 S cold water high-pressure cleaner combined with the Kärcher water softening system and iSolar accessories. A disc brush and telescopic lance are required.

How to improve the cleaning performance of solar panels?

Another possible method is to apply a transparent super hydrophobic coating on the panels for reducing adhesion of dust particles to improve the cleaning performance [14, 15 ]. Although this passive method, the so-called anti-dust coating, is simple and economical, water is still needed for its cleaning and its outdoor lifetime is very limited.

What is electrostatic cleaning equipment?

Electrostatic cleaning equipment has been developed to remove dust from the surface of soiled solar panels. When a high AC voltage is applied to the p

Does SunBrush clean photovoltaic systems?

SunBrush cleans photovoltaic systems using its patented WashTronic system. This system ensures a constant contact pressure and prevents damage to the module. SunBrush has developed different product categories to cover specific cleaning needs for photovoltaic systems.

How do you clean soiled PV panels?

Soiled PV panels installed in Doha, Qatar. (Courtesy Bing Guo, Texas A&M University at Qatar). The most primitive and secure countermeasure is manual cleaning of the PV panels with a brush and water. Robotic cleaning has also been put to practical use [12, 13].