Sunpure to supply PV robotic cleaning solution for the world’s largest green hydrogen plant
Sunpure will supply Larsen & Toubro with water-free PV cleaning robots for the world’s largest utility-scale hydrogen plant powered entirely by renewable energy.
Mahindra Susten receives ‘Water Positive Certification’ for operating solar portfolio
As per TUV India’s evaluation, Mahindra Susten’s operating renewable energy portfolio of more than 1.5 GW commands a score of 15 (Positive) on the Water Footprint Index implying that water recharged is 15 times over what was consumed.
China’s Sunpure to supply L&T with PV cleaning robots for 805 MWp solar project in Saudi Arabia
Sunpure will supply Larsen & Toubro with over 1,500 water-free cleaning robots for an 805 MWp solar project in Saudi Arabia.
Airtouch Solar launches cleaning robot solution for utility scale PV
Airtouch Solar Group has launched a cleaning solution for utility-scale solar PV plants to provide autonomous, water-free panel surface cleaning. The 4-meter cleaning unit weighs less than 40 kg and is commonly utilized in arid and dusty locations.
Airtouch Solar signs $8.5 million cleaning robot contract with ReNew
Airtouch Solar will supply and install its dry-cleaning robots for PV panels in ReNew projects. It will also provide operation and maintenance support for 25 years.
Assessing shading effect of cleaning robots in solar farms
Qatari researchers have looked at the degree to which cleaning robots reduce PV plants’ yield with the shade they produce on the panels. They found that module orientation has an enormous effect on the impact of shadow.
Airtouch Solar signs $2.5 million dry-cleaning robot deal with Adani Green Energy
Nick Lanir Brown, chief business officer at Airtouch Solar, told pv magazine they would supply and install Airtouch AT 4.0 robotic panel cleaning systems for Adani Green Energy’s solar farm in Rajasthan.
Dust removal for solar panels via electrostatic cleaning
A Jordanian research team has designed a cleaning technique for solar modules that uses static electricity to remove dust from panel surfaces. The system features an electrostatic ionizer that reduces attraction between dust particles and their accumulation on modules, improving their energy yield.
Airtouch Solar signs $3 million cleaning robot deal with ReNew
Israel-based Airtouch Solar has signed a $3 million deal with Indian developer ReNew for the supply and maintenance of PV panel cleaning robots.
Kärcher introduces complete solar panel cleaning solutions in India
Kärcher, a German company with expertise in cleaning solutions for all industries, has introduced its PV panel-cleaning solutions focusing on the pain points of the Indian solar sector. The range includes high-pressure cleaners, water-driven disc brushes, cleaning detergents, and even safety gear for operation and maintenance professionals.
