Appraisal on An Automatic Solar Cleaning Robot

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. Abubakar Ibrahim | Baba Abdullahi Alhaji | Makinde Kayode | Mohammed Mahmood Katun | Ibraheem Abimbola Ganiyu | Owolabi Bilikisu Oluwabunmi "Appraisal on An Automatic Solar Cleaning Robot" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-4 , August 2024, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd67171.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/electronics-and-communication-engineering/67171/appraisal-on-an-automatic-solar-cleaning-robot/abubakar-ibrahim