Robsys exports its solar panel cleaning robot to 13 countries.
Robsys Robotic Systems, which produces solutions to increase efficiency and ensure sustainability in solar power plants (SPPs), exports its cleaning robot, developed to prevent energy losses due to contamination in panels, to 13 countries. In recent years, with the increasing trend towards renewable energy in the fight against climate change, investors have also accelerated the installation of SPPs. Following the commissioning of these plants, a new sector has emerged regarding panel maintenance and extending their lifespan. Robsys Robotic Systems, which explained its work in the sector to an AA correspondent, Turgut Çağatay, General Manager of Robsys Robotic SystemsTurgut Çağatay, General Manager of Robsys Robotic Systems, told an AA reporter that they established an R&D unit in the field of panel cleaning in response to demands from investors as the solar energy sector developed in Türkiye. Çağatay pointed out that panel maintenance and cleaning are crucial for obtaining the desired efficiency from power plants, adding, “Solar panels need to be cleaned periodically in order to continuously generate energy. "Regular cleaning extends the life of the panel. Because localized contamination causes energy loss, and hot spots appear. With these hot spots, the cell expands and breaks down, leading to panel failures in the long run. This also means panel replacement and maintenance costs. Therefore, cleaning definitely prevents energy losses and reduces maintenance costs to zero," he said. Çağatay added that the frequency of cleaning will vary from project to project.The level of dust is not the same in every region. "In organized industrial zones, central locations, city centers, or areas close to mines and cement factories, pollution occurs much faster and energy loss is proportionally greater. Therefore, daily cleaning may be sufficient for some projects, weekly for others, and monthly cleaning in some places," he stated. Çağatay noted that they have developed products with different capacities for power plant and rooftop projects, and that the robots have various features, adding, "In addition to cleaning, the robots have many features such as thermal inspection, autonomous operation, damage detection, and remote control."
"We will soon be reaching the American market."
Stating that they have export targets for foreign markets in addition to domestic use, Çağatay said,We have currently reached 13 countries in exports.. "We are growing rapidly, and our brand is registered in 80 countries. Our goal is to operate in every country in the world where solar panels are used. We have an initial export target of 80 countries. Currently, we mainly export to Germany, France, and Spain in Europe. We will soon reach the American market," said Çağatay, while discussing product development. that materials that will not damage the panel were used Highlighting the issue, he stated, “Solar panels are made of very delicate materials. They are made of cells called silicon. They have very thin wires on them. These can be damaged very easily. Silicon is a material that crumbles like sand. To prevent these from being damaged, we have a weight optimization in our pallet structure. That is, to apply equal weight to every part of the panel.” Expressing the need for investment in this area to increase the efficiency of solar panels, Çağatay said, “We have created significant awareness in this field in our country, but there are still many investors who are not knowledgeable about this. We want to draw attention to this issue. Panel cleaning can increase solar energy efficiency by up to 50%. Because as long as you don't clean them, this energy continues to be lost. As the pollution layer increases, your energy loss increases.”