Power ENRobsys provides autonomous cleaning robots for tilted photovoltaic arrays, offering up to 1,800 m²/h (RTM Pro) or 900 m²/h (RTM Mini) with battery power and a low‑flow water‑brush system. The robots navigate panel rows using GPS, IMU and vision, transmit real‑time telemetry to a cloud dashboard, and integrate via open RESTful APIs with existing O&M platforms. This enables utility‑scale solar farm owners and O&M service providers to maintain panel efficiency without manual cleaning.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Dust, pollen, and bird droppings on photovoltaic modules can reduce energy output by up to 20 %, and manual cleaning is labor‑intensive, weather‑dependent, and costly for large‑scale solar farms. Operators therefore need a reliable, high‑throughput method to keep panels clean without disrupting production.
Solution
Power ENRobsys supplies autonomous cleaning robots that operate directly on tilted solar arrays (up to 35°) without human intervention. The RTM Pro model delivers up to 1 800 m² per hour and the RTM Mini up to 900 m² per hour, each powered by a rechargeable battery providing 4 h and 3.5 h of runtime respectively. On‑board navigation combines GPS, inertial measurement, and edge‑detection algorithms to follow panel rows and avoid obstacles. A water‑efficient spray‑brush system removes contaminants while sensors monitor surface pressure and slip to ensure consistent cleaning quality. Collected performance data are transmitted to a cloud portal where operators can schedule cleaning cycles, track robot health, and verify yield recovery. The solution integrates with existing O&M software via standard APIs, enabling seamless workflow automation.
Target Audience
The primary customers are utility‑scale solar farm owners, EPC contractors, and third‑party O&M service providers responsible for maintaining large photovoltaic installations.
Features
- Autonomous navigation stack (GPS + IMU + vision) that follows panel rows on inclinations up to 35°
- Battery‑powered operation: 4 h (RTM Pro) / 3.5 h (RTM Mini) per charge, supporting up to 1 800 m²/h and 900 m²/h cleaning rates
- Low‑flow water spray combined with high‑efficiency brush heads to minimize water consumption while achieving >95 % contaminant removal
- Real‑time telemetry (battery level, cleaning speed, fault alerts) sent to a secure cloud dashboard for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance
- Modular safety system (collision detection, emergency stop, anti‑tilt sensors) compliant with IEC 61508 functional safety standards
- Open RESTful API for integration with SCADA, asset‑management, and ERP platforms
- End‑of‑life EEE recycling program to meet EU WEEE directives