Solar panel cleaning and heat recovery system
The panel cleaning system addresses thermal energy recovery and shading issues by using a movable sprinkler and water collection system, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing costs.
WO2026127869A1 Publication Date: 2026-06-18KALYON GUNES TEKNOLOJILERI URETIM ANONIM SIRKETI
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KALYON GUNES TEKNOLOJILERI URETIM ANONIM SIRKETI
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
⚠Technical Problem
Current solar panel cleaning systems fail to recover thermal energy generated during operation, leading to energy efficiency loss and increased costs, and fixed sprinklers cause shading, reducing energy production capacity.
⚗Method used
A panel cleaning system with a movable sprinkler, dust sensor, and water collection system that recovers thermal energy for reuse in heating systems, minimizing water consumption and preventing shading.
🎯Benefits of technology
Maximizes energy production efficiency by effectively cleaning panels, recovers thermal energy for heating applications, and reduces water waste.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a panel cleaning system (10) capable of effectively cleaning the dust, dirt, and other contaminants on the surface of solar panels, comprising at least one irrigation tank (20) in which the clean water required for the panel cleaning process is stored, at least one irrigation pipe (30) that conveys the water from the irrigation tank (20) to at least one sprinkler (40) to ensure the uniform distribution of water on the panel surface, the irrigation pipe (30) has at least one hole (31) that corresponds to the middle part of the panel and allows water to be sprayed onto the panel surface. Accordingly, its novelty is that the panel cleaning system (10) comprises at least one rail system (60) that moves the sprinkler (40) smoothly and controllably between the panels, at least one circuit board (61) that processes signals coming from at least one dust sensor (70) which continuously monitors the accumulation of dust and dirt on the panels and sends the necessary signals when a certain dust level is reached for initiating the cleaning process, at least one motor (62) that enables the sprinkler (40) to be directed to the correct panel and enter into the irrigation pipe (30) under the command of the circuit board (61), and at least one water collection pipe (80) that collects the heated water from underneath the panel during the panel cleaning process and conveys it to at least one storage tank (90) in which the heated water is stored.
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