Development of an Automated Solar Panel Cleaning System
Student: Bright Ohikhomouan Akhibi (Project, 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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- HASSAN USMAN KATSINA POLYTECHNIC (NCE), KATSINA, KATSINA STATE 4
- Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina, Katsina State 5
- Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Akwa Ibom State 46
- Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State 8
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State 24
- Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo State 2
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 8
- Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Owerri, Imo State 3
- Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 45
- Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State 11