SOLARBOT
The subject of the SolarBot project is to eliminate existing technological obstacles by developing and implementing new technology enabling the construction of SolarBots - devices intended for cyclic cleaning of the surfaces of collectors of photovoltaic farms.
The main goal of R&D works is to develop and implement a technological solution that will enable effective removal of impurities that reduce the efficiency of the energy obtained, in particular organic dust and other dirt, from the surfaces of cleaned solar collectors. Cyclical cleaning of the surfaces of photovoltaic collectors is performed automatically in various weather conditions (including rainfall).
Basic technical parameters of SolarBot :
- Weight 45 kg
- Travel speed 1 m/s
- The working feed of the head automatically adapts to the current state in which the cleaning robot is currently moving.
- The cleaning speed is selected by the program depending on the level of demand.
- Light, very durable aluminum alloy structure ensuring high stiffness 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 cyclic cleaning of photovoltaic collector surfaces in an automated manner in various weather conditions.
The main motive and justification for the implementation of the project are problems related to:
- lack of resistance of robots existing on the market to difficult weather conditions;
- low work efficiency in various weather conditions such as: rain, snow, icing, etc.;
- inability to work in a polluted environment, e.g. 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 visual inspection system for solar panels - PLN 30,000
- Construction of 33 prototypes of the device.
As a result of the project, in 2022 a new product for the market and the company will be introduced - an autonomous cleaning robot
- Number of enterprises receiving support - one
- Number of companies receiving subsidies - one
- Number of enterprises incurring investment expenditure on R&D activities - one
- Number of enterprises supported in carrying out R&D work - one
- Number of enterprises supported in implementing the results of R&D works - one
- Number of acquired intangible assets - 3 pcs
- Number of product innovations introduced - one
- Number of implemented R&D results - one
- Number of purchased scientific and research equipment - one
SolarBots working They create a group of cleaning robots centrally controlled by algorithms designed for this purpose. The application (also available in a mobile version) will adjust the movement and operating time of devices to the weather conditions of a given location.
SolarBots operate in 2 modes:
In the cleaning mode , robots
In the inspection mode, an advanced In this mode, you can also detect mechanical damage such as glass cracks or scratches that require service interventions.
Roltec's 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 Greater Poland for 2015–2020. The update (implementation) of new technology for the production of robots intended for cyclic cleaning of the surfaces of photovoltaic collectors is part of the areas of intelligent specialization "Industry of tomorrow".
- Development Strategy of the City of Poznań 2020+ - the project is part of "Modern entrepreneurship".
