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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- Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, Oyo State 1
- Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State. (affl To Oau, Ile-Ife) 72
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State 102
- Air Force Institute of Technology (Degree), Kaduna, Kaduna State 11
- Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, Kaduna State 2
- Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi State 6
- Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State 54
- Akwa Ibom State College of Edu, Afaha-Nsit (Affl To Uni Uyo), Akwa Ibom State 2
- AKWA-IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC (IEI), IKOT-OSURUA, AKWA IBOM STATE 42
- Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot-Osurua, Akwa Ibom State 33