SOLARBOT
The subject of the SolarBot project is to eliminate existing technological obstacles by developing and implementing a new technology enabling the construction of SolarBots – devices designed for cyclical cleaning of the surfaces of solar farm collectors.
The main goal of the R&D work is to develop and implement a technological solution that will enable the effective removal of contaminants that reduce energy efficiency, particularly organic dust and other contaminants, from the surfaces of cleaned solar collectors. Cyclic cleaning of the photovoltaic collector surfaces is automated in a variety of weather conditions (including rainfall).
Basic technical parameters of SolarBot :
- Weight 45kg
- Travel speed 1 m/s
- The working feed of the head automatically adjusts to the current state in which the cleaning robot is currently moving.
- The cleaning speed is selected by the program depending on the degree of demand.
- Lightweight, very durable aluminum alloy construction ensuring high rigidity of the entire system during movement.
The SOLARBOT project in numbers:
The aim of the project is to create new technology and develop current solutions for cyclical cleaning of photovoltaic collector surfaces in an automated manner in various weather conditions.
The main motive and justification for implementing the project are problems related to:
- lack of resistance of existing robots on the market to difficult weather conditions;
- low work efficiency in various weather conditions such as rain, snow, icing, etc.;
- lack of opportunities to work in a polluted environment, e.g. with polluted air on chicken farms, in large urban agglomerations, etc.
- Purchase of software for modeling and designing mechanics and electronic systems - PLN 12,960
- Purchase of fixed assets (machinery, equipment) - PLN 87,320
- Purchase of the service of developing a vision control system for solar panels - PLN 30,000
- Construction of 33 prototypes of the device.
As a result of the project implementation, a new product for the market and the company will be introduced in 2022 - an autonomous cleaning robot
- Number of enterprises receiving support - one
- Number of companies receiving subsidies - one
- Number of enterprises incurring capital expenditure on R&D activities - one
- Number of enterprises supported in conducting R&D works - one
- Number of enterprises supported in implementing R&D results - one
- Number of acquired intangible assets - 3 items
- Number of product innovations introduced - one
- Number of implemented R&D results - one
- Number of acquired research equipment - one
The SolarBots operating
SolarBots operate in 2 modes:
In cleaning mode, the robots inspection mode, an advanced
Roltec SolarBots have their own independent power source, which makes them even more autonomous.
The investment is consistent with the assumptions:
- Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth Europe2020 - the project will influence the implementation of innovative solutions and increases the level of innovative investments in the EU. applicant , as a company from the SME sector, develops an industrial base, which increases the economic competitiveness of the region, national and European.
- Updated Development Strategy of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship until 2020 "Wielkopolska 2020" - one of the most promising industries is the production of machinery and equipment, the implementation of the project directly affects the implementation of the strategy's goals (goals 4.2, 6.1 and 6.5).
- Regional Innovation Strategy for Wielkopolska for 2015–2020. Updating (implementing) new technology for the production of robots designed for cyclical cleaning of photovoltaic collector surfaces is part of the "Industry of Tomorrow" smart specialization.
- Poznań City Development Strategy 2020+ - the project is part of "Modern Entrepreneurship".
