Automatic Solar Panel Cleaning System Using Rack & Pinion Mechanism
Project ID: EMB-101
Used Components
Solar Panel Solar Panel Cleaning Brush DC Gear Motor Rack and Pinion Gear Spur Gear Linear Guide Rail Sliding Carriage Motor Mount Cleaning Brush Holder Arduino UNO L298N Motor Driver Limit Switch Ultrasonic Sensor Relay Module 12V Battery DC-DC Buck Converter Connecting Wires Power Switch Mounting Brackets Bearings Stainless Steel Rod Nuts and Bolts Solar Panel Frame Support Stand Project Base Board
Description
Automatic Solar Panel Cleaning System is an automated electromechanical system designed to clean dust and dirt from photovoltaic solar panels. The system uses a motor-driven rack-and-pinion mechanism to provide controlled linear movement of a cleaning assembly across the panel surface. Sensors and a microcontroller can be integrated to automate the cleaning cycle and detect the end positions. The objective of the project is to reduce manual cleaning requirements and help maintain the operating performance of solar panels, particularly in dusty environments and large-scale solar installations.