Solar Panel Automated Cleaning (SPAC) System

Abstract

Solar energy is the most abundant source of renewable energy. Constant soling and wind storm further reduce the efficiency. Therefore it is essential to have regular and proper cleaning of panel. In most of the parts the cleaning is done manually. This type of cleaning is not uniform and it may cause health issues to the workers. This can be solved by fully automated permanent setup solar panel cleaning system with/without water. It uses soft yet powerful nylon brushes to clean the panels and also has two squeegee on either sides of brush to wipe out water. The system can be retrofitted directly on to the panels in solar power plant, commercial, residential sectors. In this system, the water can be reused, vibration free, multiple row cleaning. The project intends to increase the efficiency of solar panel by removing all kinds of dust particles. In future it can be provided as a permanent cleaning robot at time of installation along with panel frame, dust detection sensor, temperature sensor and camera surveillance, which is centrally connected.