Solar Panel Automated Cleaning Using Water Re-Capture and Re-Circulation System

Abstract: Sun photovoltaic (SPV) module energy output is closely correlated with solar accessible irradiance, spectral content, and other factors including environmental and climatic factors. It is normal for dust from the outside environment to collect on solar photovoltaic (PV) system panels. Physical factors like rain, dirt, dust, snow, etc. can lower a solar panel's overall efficiency. So maintaining a clean solar panel is crucial. The performance of solar panels can be negatively impacted by collected dust, according to research, however, the results were not measured. This study's goal was to investigate how dust build-up affects the efficiency of solar PV panels. To test the electrical output and efficiency of solar panels, experiments were carried out utilizing dust particles on solar panels with a constant-power light source. The efficiency and resultant electrical power generated revealed it. According to the study, the effectiveness of a photovoltaic solar panel might be reduced by up to 30% by dust build-up on its surface. Therefore, it is crucial to clean the solar panel of any dust. We may clean the solar panels and improve their effectiveness by using the wiper on the water pump's base.