Study of Electric Motors for Automated Solar Panel Cleaning Systems

Abstract

One of the main problems faced during solar panels operation is the contamination of their front surfaces. This paper presents the results of solving that problem by means of new equipment design development. The authors have proposed an autonomous and reliable cleaning method with low power consumption and no possibility of panel shading. In connection with the noted criteria, an automated system with a short payback period was created. The article presents a description of the developed device, the results of a study on the choice of an engine, an electric drive. The use of an automated system for cleaning solar panels will allow minimizing the share of human participation in the solar panels cleaning.