Are robot solar panel cleaners worth the cost and time?
Robot solar panel cleaning offers numerous benefits that outweigh the initial investment, especially for large installations or in environments with high dust and debris accumulation. However, it is important to consider the potential disadvantages, such as initial cost and the need for maintenance.
Solar panel cleaning with electromagnetic waves
Three companies, including US-based startup Sol Clarity, are experimenting with electrodynamic screen systems to clean solar panels using minimal electricity and no water.
Aegeus Technologies raises funds from Caspian Debt
Aegeus Technologies, a robotic solar panel cleaning startup, has raised an undisclosed amount from Caspian Debt. It will use the funds for working capital.
Airtouch Solar secures $6 million cleaning robot contract with Adani Green Energy
Airtouch Solar has secured a third order from Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) in a span of nine months. The company will deploy its latest AT 4.1 series water-free cleaning robots for AGEL’s select PV sites in Rajasthan, increasing the energy output of the assets whilst saving 50 million litres of water annually.
Airtouch Solar secures a 48 MW PV project with Vena Energy
Airtouch Solar will supply and install water-free robotic cleaning systems for Vena Energy’s 48 MWp solar plant in India. The robots are scheduled for installation at the site by June.
Sunpure to supply robotic cleaning systems for 473 MWp solar project in Rajasthan
China’s Sunpure will supply water-free robotic cleaning systems for a 473 MWp tracker-based solar PV project being set up by Jakson Green in Kawani, Rajasthan.
Airtouch Solar secures dry-cleaning robots order from Adani Green Energy
Airtouch Solar will supply and install water-free robotic cleaning systems for Adani Green Energy’s 150 MW solar plant in India. This is the second agreement between the parties within a span of four months.
Airtouch Solar India wins REI 2023 award for product innovation
Airtouch Solar manufactures and sells its autonomous, water-free PV panel cleaning products and services in Israel and India. The company has won significant orders for its recently launched Airtouch AT 4.0 solution with leading Indian developers including Adani Green Energy and ReNew.
Sunpure secures robotic cleaning contract for 107 MW solar in Maharashtra
China’s Sunpure will supply around 200 water-free robotic cleaning systems for Juniper Green Energy’s 107 MW solar project in Maharashtra.
India’s Sleepwalkers unveils dry-cleaning robotic device for solar panels
Sleepwalkers has introduced an automated robotic device for solar panel cleaning that doesn’t require an additional rail system as it can move on the aluminum frame of the panels.
