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Waterless Solar Panel Cleaning Robot: An Efficient and Eco-Friendly Solution

The waterless solar panel cleaning robot is a highly efficient and eco-friendly automated solution, particularly suitable for deserts, high pollution areas, or large power plants. Below are its core advantages and technical details:

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Waterless Solar Panel Cleaning Robot Core Advantages

  • High Efficiency Cleaning: Utilizes a spiral nylon brush design with a cleaning efficiency of ≥98%. The single cleaning rate can reach up to 99%, with adjustable brush speeds (60-120 RPM) tailored to different dust types and weather conditions.
  • Cost Savings:
    • Labor Cost: Fully automated operation eliminates the need for manual labor. In comparison to manual cleaning for a 1MW power plant (costing $1363.5 ~ $7272 per cleaning), the robot’s one-time investment is only $10,000 ~ $20,000, leading to significant long-term savings.
    • Maintenance Cost: The self-cleaning program extends brush life and reduces the frequency of parts replacement.
  • Safety: Reduces the risk of high-altitude manual labor, supporting unmanned operations.
  • Environmental Friendliness: Dry sweeping mode eliminates the need for water, avoiding damage to components from traditional washing and conserving water resources.
  • Smart Management: Remote control (app/internet), automatic generation of work reports, fault remote diagnostics, and lifelong software upgrades are supported.

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Technical Parameters

  • Cleaning Capability: Covers distances of 1600~3000 meters with a walking speed of 12 meters/minute and an obstacle-crossing angle of ≤22°.
  • Environmental Adaptability: Operating temperature range of -30℃ to 70℃, IP65 protection level, suitable for extreme environments.
  • Hardware Configuration: 24V/16Ah battery, 55W panel power, and non-dust flexible PA610 brush material.

Waterless Solar Panel Cleaning Robot Application Scenarios

  • Large Power Stations: Increases power generation efficiency by 10-65%, extending the lifespan of photovoltaic panels.
  • High Pollution Areas: Efficient execution of frequent cleaning needs (e.g., daily cleaning).
  • Water-Scarce Regions: Fully relies on dry sweeping mode to address water resource constraints.

Comparison with Traditional Manual Cleaning

  • Efficiency: The robot can clean 1000㎡ per hour, far surpassing manual labor.
  • Damage Risk: Reduces the risk of hidden cracks and roof leaks caused by manual foot traffic.
  • Long-Term Costs: Over a 15-year lifespan for the power station, the total cost of the robot is significantly lower than manual methods (for example, annual manual cleaning costs $81,810 ~ $654,480 compared to a one-time robot investment).

Service Support

  • Localized after-sales team provides installation, debugging, and daily operational support.
  • Intelligent fault handling: cloud alerts and remote diagnostics for rapid problem resolution.

By integrating automation technology with eco-friendly design, this robot not only enhances cleaning efficiency but also reduces long-term operational costs and risks, making it an ideal choice for sustainable energy management.

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Rental services

Our solar panel cleaning machine rental service is specifically designed for large-scale photovoltaic power stations. This service is available to customers in locations where our local maintenance team operates.

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