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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- Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State 1
- Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State 4
- Crawford University of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun State 2
- Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 1
- Cross Rivers University of Technology, Calabar, Cross Rivers State 145
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State 14
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe, Delta State 13
- Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 143
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State 18
- Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State 11