“The proposed solar panel cleaning system can be effortlessly integrated into both residential and commercial solar PV installations,” the research's lead author, Adeel Waqas, told pv magazine.

The self-cleaning mechanism involves attaching a DC motor to the backsheet of a panel. A solar module was supported on four edges to emulate a system being excited by an unbalanced mass to induce ...

If you can reach your solar panels using a garden hose, telescopic pole, or a ladder, performing a semi-annual cleaning removes dust and grime. The final two tips for keeping your solar panels ...