Lumo Robotics provides autonomous robotic solutions for solar farm maintenance, specializing in intelligent module cleaning and vegetation control. Their integrated hardware and LumoOS software maximize energy generation while reducing operational costs and water consumption. This technology ensures solar assets maintain peak performance safely and efficiently.
Funding
$160K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Solar panel soiling from dust, pollen, and other environmental contaminants reduces energy production efficiency in solar power plants. Traditional manual cleaning methods are labor-intensive, costly, and often use significant amounts of water, impacting operational expenses and environmental sustainability.
Solution
Lumo Robotics offers the Lumobot, an autonomous cleaning robot designed to efficiently and uniformly clean solar panels with minimal water consumption. The robot navigates solar panel arrays, removing contaminants to maximize energy production. Its lightweight design and automated operation reduce the need for extensive manual labor, lowering maintenance costs and improving safety. The Lumobot can operate in both wet and dry cleaning modes, adapting to various environmental conditions and soiling types.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes solar power plant operators and maintenance teams seeking to optimize energy production, reduce operational costs, and minimize water usage in solar panel cleaning.
Features
- Autonomous navigation and cleaning of solar panel arrays
- Low water consumption, using approximately 1.4 liters per panel compared to 9 liters with traditional methods
- Lightweight design (29kg) for easy handling and safe operation
- Remote control and integrated panel for adjusting cleaning speed
- Ability to clean up to 2300m²/h
- Suitable for solar panel layouts up to 2.6m
- Lumo Platform for complete cleaning management, team productivity monitoring, and real-time data capture via sensors