Saudi Arabia, known for having some of the strongest sunlight in the world, is a perfect place for large-scale solar panel installations. However, this sunny environment comes with challenges—dust and high temperatures can significantly reduce the efficiency of solar panels. Because of this, keeping solar panels clean is essential for improving their energy output. There is a strong need for waterless automated solar panel cleaning robots.
Project Overview
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has shown a growing interest in solar energy due to high energy demand. One of the goals of Vision 2030 is to reduce oil use and focus on developing renewable energy sources like solar power. The government highlights renewable energy as a key part of its economic plans, which will help diversify the economy. Saudi Arabia gets about 2200 thermal kilowatt-hours of solar energy per square meter, making it one of the sunniest places in the world. The wide-open deserts provide plenty of space for solar projects. However, the same location means that dust is a constant problem that can lower energy production, which is a major issue for the solar industry.
Solar Panel Cleaning System in Saudi Arabia Challenges and Needs
Solar energy projects in Saudi Arabia face several key challenges:
Dust Accumulation: Dust on solar panels can block sunlight and lower energy efficiency.
High Temperatures: Cleaning machines need to handle the heat and resist wear to avoid breakdowns.
Water Scarcity: In this dry area, using water for cleaning simply isn’t practical.
Efficiency and Costs: It’s important to keep cleaning effective while also lowering operating and maintenance costs.
Solutions and Innovations: Waterless Cleaning System for Solar Panels
To tackle these challenges, todos has introduced a waterless, fully automated solar panel cleaning system.
Automatic Solar Panel Cleaning Machine
- Cleaning Frequency: Once a day
- Cleaning Effectiveness: More than 98%
- Cleaning Method: Dry sweeping without water. A water function can be customized if needed.
This system is ideal for maintaining large power stations, especially in deserts, cities, and areas with high pollution.
