THE CHALLENGE
Solar power is becoming increasingly more popular as cities and companies are making the shift to green energy. PV panels generate power allowing light into the solar cells.
Most solar panels are installed at an angle to capture more light more effectively. This makes the panels more prone to dust and dirt build-up, and pollutants from rain and weather. This makes regular cleaning a requirement to ensure that the panels are working efficiently and are optimizing energy yield.
Although the desire to lean in to renewable energy like solar power is a positive shift for the environment, the frequent need to clean panels puts a strain on other natural resources, like water.
THE SOLUTION
Solar Guard presents an innovative resolution to the inherent challenges confronting solar power, specifically the maintenance of optimal photovoltaic (PV) panel efficiency.
The typical installation of solar panels at angles, strategically designed for augmented light absorption, renders them susceptible to the accumulation of dust, dirt, and atmospheric pollutants, necessitating frequent cleaning for sustained peak performance.
Solar Guard, functioning as a light-activated nano-formulation, introduces a self-cleaning mechanism to counteract this problem. Solar Guard not only reduces cleaning frequency by up to 65%, but it also amplifies panel transparency by up to 3%, thereby optimizing light transmittance and subsequent energy absorption. The formulation's capacity to elevate energy yield by up to 9% underscores its technical prowess in augmenting the overall efficiency of PV panels.
The strategic adoption of Solar Guard not only streamlines maintenance protocols but also aligns with the imperative for environmental sustainability in the realm of solar energy, curtailing the demand for natural resources, particularly water, associated with recurrent cleaning processes.
POST-APPLICATION RESULTS & EVALUATION
At Totana Solar, our results were better than expected.
- Nominal Annual Energy Output: 1,502.334 MWh
- Expected Power Output Increase: 5%Solar Guard
- Material Used: 47.5 Gallons (180L)
- Investment Payment Period: Within 9 months
Once treated, Solar Guard creates a super-hydrophilic effect on the PV panels, preventing water from forming droplets that scatter light, affecting energy yield. The anti-static feature also prevents accumulation of dust on the PV panel surface, reducing cleaning costs, efforts, and wasted natural resources.
