Design and Development of a Time Scheduled Automatic Cleaning System of Dust Accumulation for Optimizing Solar Power Efficiency

Photovoltaic (PV) systems have emerged as a dependable and commercially accepted source of renewable energy since 1995. However, several factors significantly affect the efficiency of PV modules in harnessing solar energy. Among these factors, dust accumulation stands out as a primary element that diminishes efficiency and increases deterioration rates over time. To maximize the output power of PV systems, this research introduces an innovative automatic solar PV cleaning system. This system employs an Aluminum alloy-based mechanical design and integrates a time-scheduled controlling unit. Through experimental implementation, the developed prototype has demonstrated the potential to enhance the generated output power by approximately 10–15%. This remarkable increase in efficiency represents a significant step towards optimizing solar power production and ensures a cleaner and more sustainable energy source for the future.