How to clean photovoltaic panels in desert zone?

An autonomous robotic device has been developed for the waterless cleaning of photovoltaic panels in desert zone. Two helical brushes with opposite helix angles wipe away sand from the photovoltaic panels. Ultrasonic sensors are used for the real-time adjustment of the position, trajectory and speed rate of the robotic device.

Can a dry-cleaning robot automate the monitoring and cleaning of PV panels?

Conclusions This investigation is aimed at providing a practical approach to automate both monitoring and cleaning of the PV panel’s surfaces through the design and manufacture dry-cleaning robot based on the dust accumulation monitoring system, using an image processing system and color analysis of the PV panel surfaces.

How to clean photovoltaic (PV) solar panels?

A robot development using the climbing method likemulti-suction cups has also been studied to clean photovoltaic (PV) solar panels . The automatic robotic cleaning concept can be more beneficial for dust cleaning from the unreachable location of PV solar panels to enhance efficiency for PV power generation [19, 20].

How to clean PvP in desert zones?

As in the case to fulfil some demanding activities in agriculture , , , robotic and, in general, automatic systems are the ideal solutions also for PVP cleaning in desert zones: they can operate during evening or night when the solar plants are not operating with a reduced human intervention and maintenance problems.

How to remove dust from solar panels without causing damage?

Design an automated solar panel cleaning mechanism for effective dust removal from the photovoltaic panels without causing any damage to the panel surface 6. Cleaning mechanism which can effectively run without any human intervention with the help of different sensors.

Can robots clean PV panels?

As a consequence, in the last few years, robots for cleaning PV panels have gradually developed and were replaced by traditional cleaning methods implemented by human operators.