Development of Automated Solar Panel Cleaner
Student: Bright Ohikhomouan Akhibi (Thesis, 2025)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State
Abstract
This report presents the design, development, and testing of an automated solar panel cleaning system aimed at optimizing energy efficiency and reducing maintenance costs. The system utilizes a combination of robotic technology, sensors, and water jets to effectively remove dirt, dust, and other impurities from solar panels, ensuring maximum energy output. The automated cleaner features:Solar panel surface detection and navigation, Real-time dirt and dust detection, Water jet cleaning system, Programmable scheduling and remote monitoring
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- Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa State 20
- Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State 66
- Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State 56
- Federal Polytechnic, offa, Kwara State 20
- Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State 8
- Federal School of Biomedical Engineering, (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State 1
- Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, Oyo State 7
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State 19
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State 82
- Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State 24