Design of a semi-automated solar panels cleaning device with a technique for reusing water

Abstract

The use of solar energy as an energy source has grown significantly in Uganda during the past few years. According to some, using solar energy to generate electricity is more affordable than using conventional methods that need significant capital inputs to build transmission and distribution networks. This essay aims to develop a Microcontroller-based embedded real-time and low-cost technology for an automatic self-cleaning solar panel. When the panel notices that a cell is being shaded, it activates a cleaning mechanism to remove the obstruction and return the panel to normal operation. The 12V battery that powers this system is charged by solar energy while the cleaning mechanism is not in use, and it is shut off automatically once the battery is fully charged.