How They Clean Those Gigantic Solar Energy Plants Clean?
The world's largest solar plants sure look amazing, but for those with inquisitive minds they raise one big question: how the hell do they keep all those panels clean? Nowadays, using robots like this!
This video shows the newly installed robotic cleaning system at Ketura Sun Solar Park. Until now, the panels covering the 20-acre site were only cleaned about nine times a year—a laborious task, performed infrequently due to expense—which in turn led to sub-optimal plant efficiency.
Now, though, a robotic army—designed and made by Israel-based Ecoppia—swarm over the panels to keep them clean. The 100 centrally controlled automatons set to work at nighttime, using microfiber pads and controlled air flows to push dirt from the surface of the solar panels. The robots move up and down their own aluminum frames to avoid loading the panels, and during the day they sit at the bottom and charge using electricity generated by the plant. So, now you know.
Ballard Fuel Cell Modules Powering Zero-Emission Bus Fleet in Aberdeen, Scotland
Ballard Power Systems congratulates Aberdeen City Council and Van Hool NV, Europe's fourth largest bus manufacturer, on delivery of the first four (4) buses powered by Ballard's 150 kilowatt FCvelocity®-HD6 fuel cell module.
Dominion announces acquisition of solar projects in California
Six projects will have combined output of 139 megawatts
---- Each project has a long-term power purchase agreement
---- Significantly increases company's solar generation portfolio
Panasonic Launches Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company
New company takes aim at growing demand for innovative, custom solutions for business; Cites engineering audio/visual and renewable energy large-scale enterprise projects, serving large customers across diverse set of industries
Scatec Solar Secures Final Approvals to Build 80MW Utah Solar Park
Construction is estimated to start in the third quarter of 2014 and when complete, the plant will be Utah's largest solar energy generation facility.
Support for Solar Energy Has Climbed to Nearly 80 Percent of Americans, According to Navigant Research Consumer Survey
"Solar energy is one of the most popular and least controversial green technologies in the eyes of consumers"
Mitsubishi Electric Solar Modules Power Innovation at Mazda's U.S. R&D Center
Mazda's investment in renewable energy for its facilities complements the company's core environmental initiative: using existing technology to maximize driving efficiency while keeping this technology affordable for everyone.
San Diego International Airport Partners with Borrego Solar to Install 3.3 MW Solar System
First solar system at airport to be built at new LEED-certified Terminal 2 West expansion
Expected to save up to $8 million in energy costs over 20-year agreement
EDF Renewable Energy Confirms Turbine Order with Vestas for 194 Megawatts
"This order represents another important milestone under the Master Supply Agreement between EDF Renewable Energy and Vestas"
NJR Clean Energy Ventures Announces Latest Solar Project at Woolwich Township Municipal Complex
The 308-kilowatt (kW) solar array will provide power to the municipal complex, including the Woolwich Township Police Department.
2014 British Renewable Energy Awards: finalists announced
From green tomatoes to F1 flywheels: join the REA to celebrate the best in renewables
Research Frontiers SPD-SmartGlass Technology Awarded
This
award was presented at the Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe 2014
conference in Berlin Germany being held April 1-2, 2014.
Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) Wastewater Treatment Plant to Provide Tour of Facilities at Energy Ocean
The Energy Ocean Conference and Exhibition, which will be held June 3-5, 2014 at the Sheraton Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Capers at the Cape with Solar Power aplenty.
KACO new energy supplies the power of the sun for South Africa's energy independence.
Eaton Explores Energy Policy Challenges at GLOBALCON 2014
25th Annual GLOBALCON Conference and Expo in Atlantic City, N.J. from April 9-10, 2014
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