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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- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State 102
- Northwest University, Kano, Kano State 182
- Novena University, Ogume, Delta State 1
- Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna State 8
- Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Anambra State 1
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State 20
- Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State 13
- Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State 1
- Ogun State Institute of Tech(formerly Gateway Ict Poly), Igbesa, Ogun State 4
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State 39