Self-Cleaning System
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Automated Self-Cleaning
The Solar Waves Automated Self-Cleaning System is a sensor-driven solution engineered to optimize solar array performance by reducing maintenance needs and maximizing efficiency. With a built-in water tank and pump, the system offers remote, interval-based cleaning that’s activated precisely when needed. Water sprays from the ridge of Solar Waves’ roof-shaped array, ensuring even coverage and effective removal of dust and debris, which can impact energy output.
As one of the most significant ongoing costs in solar power, cleaning is simplified and streamlined with this automated approach, offering potential savings of up to USD 1 million over 25 years. This optional system adds substantial value to any deployment, keeping panels clear with minimal effort and enhancing long-term reliability.
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Rainwater Collection
The Solar Waves Rainwater Collection System is engineered for efficiency and environmental sustainability, integrating gutters into the aluminum frame to collect and reuse rainwater for cleaning. This closed-cycle system channels water through filters before it returns to the built-in tanks, making it available for the next automated cleaning cycle.
With frequent cleaning, detergents become less necessary, reducing environmental impact while maintaining panel efficiency. The system also helps prevent vegetation regrowth around the installation, easing access for maintenance work. Additionally, the weight of the water tanks contributes to the array’s structural stability, enhancing resilience in high winds and ensuring long-term durability.
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Ensuring Consistent Peak Performance
The Solar Waves Self-Cleaning System is purpose-built to maintain up to 95% performance with automated, sensor-driven weekly cleaning intervals, delivering peak operational efficiency and consistency across all solar arrays. This solution allows for predictable energy output, free from the need for third-party cleaning services or manual labor. Unlike other systems, Solar Waves’ design cleans all panels in the array simultaneously, optimizing the process while avoiding additional costs for robotic equipment or specialized manpower.
With minimal upkeep—only requiring periodic water filter replacements—the system offers a dependable, low-maintenance solution that supports long-term efficiency and sustainable energy production at a fraction of traditional costs.
Reusing Water and Saving Resources
Rainwater naturally flows down the Solar Waves array, following the contours of the roof structure and making full use of an east-west solar deployment. As rain falls, it travels down the roof and into valleys between the panel surfaces, ensuring even distribution of water across the array for maximum efficiency. This design capitalizes on the natural elements, harmonizing with the environment to support sustainable operation.
In these valleys, built-in gutters collect rainwater, channeling it directly into water tanks for storage. In dry areas, where rain may be scarce, these tanks can also be refilled as needed to maintain consistent cleaning intervals. By capturing and reusing rainwater with filtration between cycles, the system conserves resources, minimizing water consumption and supporting a continuous cleaning cycle.
Over time, all solar panels, regardless of location, accumulate some degree of dust, dirt, or debris, which can reduce energy efficiency. For large-scale solar arrays, accessing each panel for manual cleaning can be difficult and time-consuming, especially in remote locations. Automated cleaning provides an effective, hands-off approach to maintaining high performance without costly maintenance.
The system’s built-in pumps draw water from the storage tanks, channeling it through conduits in the roof frame to nozzles along the ridge of each array. As water sprays over the panels, it ensures thorough, even cleaning across the entire surface, maintaining optimal energy output and reducing the need for external cleaning services. This design enhances operational independence while maximizing the lifespan and effectiveness of each solar deployment.
