Our service
What we do
It's simple.
We clean solar panels using innovative technology and specialist personnel. Our service is safer, more efficient and uses less water compared to manual cleaning services. We can also clean glass skylights.
Our service is:
- limited exclusively to solar panel cleaning.
- versatile, covering a wide variety of panel configurations in a wide variety of locations, on the ground and at height.
- tailored to large scale solar installations, but we do also operate on smaller scale sites.
Please contact us should you have any questions about the types of jobs and locations covered by our service.
What makes us different
We use the cutting-edge Solar Cleano F1 remote controlled robot, deionised water and 40+ combined years of experience with work at height and height safety to provide a service which is safer, more efficient and uses less water than conventional cleaning techniques.
F1: Purpose-built solar cleaning solution.
The F1 by Solar Cleano is a tool tailor-designed for solar panel cleaning.
- The F1 is an all-in one solar cleaning solution built by, cleaners for cleaners.
- Highly efficient, effective and versatile.
- Fastest cleaning robot on the market at up to 1,600m² per hour.
- Uses significantly less water than conventional cleaning techniques.
- Only 4200 pascals of pressure exerted on panel, ensuring your panels are safe.
- Leaves zero micro cracks on panel surface.
- Capable of cleaning a variety of different panel sizes and configurations.
- Specialised cleaning pads to clean up to a 25 degree angle with water.
The F1 gives us an edge over conventional cleaning techniques.
- The F1 is faster than manual cleaning.
- The F1 is purpose-built to safely traverse panels without damaging them.
- The F1 uses up to 6x less water than manual cleaning.
- With dual cleaning pads, the F1 makes two passes over dirty areas, ensuring a thorough clean.
- The F1 is able to clean consistently throughout the day, resulting in very consistent results.
- We use deionised/ demineralised water to avoid limescale deposits which create streaks or residues on panels.
Our expert technicians.
- The F1 robot is remote controlled by a trained human operator using an on-board camera.
- Our technicians come from a background of work at height and are experienced in height safety, further limiting any liability to hardware or human life.
- We have the correct systems, certifications and insurance to operate safely and proficiently.
Why cleaning is essential
Dirty panels =
decreased efficiency + decreased lifespan.
- Dirt blocks light from entering the panel which leads to decreased energy efficiency – dirty panels can generate as much as 15 – 70% less power output depending on the environmental factors in the installation location¹.
¹ Saini, R. & Saini, D., Gupta, R., Verma, P., Dwivedi, R., Kumar, A., & Chauhan, D. & Kumar, S. (2022). Effects of dust on the performance of solar panels – a review update from 2015–2020. Energy & Environment. 34.
- Accumulation of dust, dirt and bird droppings can lead to hotspots which can cause overheating and irreversible damage to solar cells, permanently damaging the entire panel and resulting in high repair and replacement costs.
Cleaning panels =
protecting assets + maximising production
In short, cleaning panels is an essential part of maintaining your assets, maximising your return on investment, and producing sustainable energy efficiency.
We provide this essential service with safety, efficiency and reduced water consumption.
The process
Purchase a Solar Cleano product
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