The efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) systems can be significantly compromised by the accumulation of dust, dirt, and other pollutants on solar panels. Traditional manual cleaning methods are labour-intensive, time-consuming, and often pose safety risks. This appraisal evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of automatic solar cleaning robots as a solution to these challenges. Automatic cleaning robots are designed to autonomously maintain the cleanliness of solar panels, utilizing advanced sensors, mobility mechanisms, and various cleaning technologies such as brushes, water jets, and air blowers. This study examines the advantages of these robots, including enhanced efficiency, cost-effectiveness, safety improvements, and consistent cleaning performance. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and limitations, such as high initial investment, maintenance requirements, compatibility issues, energy consumption, and the impact of weather conditions on performance. The appraisal concludes that automatic solar cleaning robots offer a sustainable and efficient solution for maintaining solar panel performance, particularly in large-scale installations. Recommendations include conducting a cost-benefit analysis, ensuring regular maintenance, performing pilot testing, integrating with monitoring systems, and considering environmental factors. Overall, the adoption of automatic solar cleaning robots can lead to significant long-term benefits in terms of energy yield and operational efficiency of PV systems.
Photovoltaic system, sensors, microcontroller, solar panel, cleaning robot, rail, software development board
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