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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- Kashim Ibrahim University 15
- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State 6
- Kenule Benson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State 19
- Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Kogi State 4
- Kogi State University, Anyigba 3
- Kwara State College of Health Technology, offa, Kwara State 9
- Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State 21
- Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State 15
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State 45
- Lagos State Poly, Ikorodu, Lagos State 2