INTERVIEW WITH SOLARCLEANO

SolarCleano manufactures and sells solar panel cleaning machines for the maintenance of solar power installations. They are a small company of dedicated professionals with focus on R&D and robotics. The company’s products are now present on 5 continents, with innovations coming out every year.

Easy Engineering: What are the main areas of activity of the company?

SolarCleano: We conceive and create robotic solutions dedicated to the solar panel industry, for cleaning of solar panels and as part of predictive maintenance programs.

E.E: What’s the news for 2021 about new products?

SolarCleano: We are currently working on new, disruptive autonomous machines for easier maintenance of larger installations.

E.E: What are the ranges of products?

SolarCleano: All cleaning tools and accessories from hand brushes to robotic solutions. Our main, and most famous product is the F1. It is a battery-powered, remote-controlled robot capable of cleaning 1000m² per hour with only one person transporting and operating it.

E.E: At what stage is the market where you are currently active?

SolarCleano: The market is growing fast. Depending on the country, solar panel cleaning is actively recognized as a necessity or on the verge of becoming a key topic for solar installation managers. One way or another, with the raising amount and sizes of solar installations, we still have a lot of ground waiting for us to cover.

E.E: What can you tell us about market trends?

SolarCleano: Solar energy is following a strong ascending curve, with no sign of slowing down in the near future. We expect a following rise of the requests for solar panel cleaning tools.

E.E: What are the most innovative products marketed?

SolarCleano: Our newest invention on the market is the SolarCleano M1. A lightweight mini version of the F1. Besides working on new robots like the M1, we constantly have new accessories, e.g. camera, LED lights, new 2.2m brushes, safety glider.

E.E: What estimations do you have for 2021?

SolarCleano: \We are hoping for a successful year 2021 with new markets opening already, projects coming to its accomplishment and new products launching on the market.