DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTOMATED CLEANING SYSTEM BASED ON PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATION FOR REMOVING SURFACE CONTAMINATION FROM SOLAR PANELS
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https://doi.org/10.47390/ts3030-3702v3i2y2025N08%20Keywords:
solar panels, cleaning system, piezoelectric vibration, automation, contamination.Abstract
This article presents the design and implementation methods of an automated solar panel cleaning system based on piezoelectric vibration for effective removal of surface contamination. The proposed solution enables energy-efficient and waterless cleaning, improving operational efficiency. Modeling and experimental results confirm the system’s effectiveness.
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