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Automatic Solar Panel Cleaning Robot Using Wi-Fi

  1. Anjali Roy Electrical and Electronics Engineering, UKF College of Engineering and Technology, Kollam
  2. Guru Krishna Prasad S L Electrical and Electronics Engineering, UKF College of Engineering and Technology, Kollam
  3. Rithvin R Prasad Electrical and Electronics Engineering, UKF College of Engineering and Technology, Kollam
  4. Rinku R S Electrical and Electronics Engineering, UKF College of Engineering and Technology, Kollam

Abstract

Addressing fuel shortages stands as one of the most critical global challenges today, alongside the significant issue of water scarcity for both urban and rural populations. A considerable portion, around 60-70%, of the country's electricity demand is fulfilled by burning wood and agricultural waste. Solar energy is the most abundant renewable energy on earth which doesn’t pollute the environment while producing the energy. Solar power, harnessing renewable energy from gentle solar radiation, holds immense potential. Transitioning from petroleum-based energy to electric energy is pivotal for advancing renewable sources. Solar energy has evolved into a sustainable energy choice, urging an expansion in its utilization. Particularly in dusty regions like tropical nations such as India, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are extensively deployed. However, dust accumulation on these panels hampers their efficiency by obstructing sunlight, reducing electricity generation by up to 50% if left uncleaned for a month. The goal of this project is to argument robotic technology and WiFi connection to design, develop, and deploy a fully autonomous solar panel cleaning system. The primary aim is to tackle the decline in solar panel efficiency as a result of collecting particles. It aims to create a sophisticated cleaning robot capable of independent operation. Integrated with WiFi, the system allows remote monitoring, control, and scheduling of cleaning processes. The breakthrough is in the way wireless technologies and automated machines are seamlessly combined to improve solar panel performance and maintenance while guaranteeing peak energy production.

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