Solar panel washing - L30 performance

Assumptions (with 2×3m Panels)

ParamètresValeur
Panel Size2 m × 3 m = 6 m² per panel
Coverage ModeRow-by-row (likely linear passes)
Panel Row LayoutAssumed to be in aligned blocks with efficient drone paths
Cleaning MethodCDA water spray (broad, row-oriented coverage)
Spray Width (estimated)3 meters (depending on nozzle config)
Overlap Factor (real-world)10–15% overlap to ensure full coverage (especially in windy or uneven layouts)

Drone Parameters

ParamètresValeur
DroneABZ L30
Panel Size2 × 3 m (6 m²)
Largeur de pulvérisation3 m (1 row)
Speeds by Dirt LevelLight: 3.0 m/s
Heavy: 2.0 m/s
Extra Heavy: 1.0 m/s
Efficiency Reduction~15% (layout & overlap)
Net Spray EfficiencyLight: ~27,540 m²/hr
Heavy: ~18,360 m²/hr
Extra Heavy: ~9,180 m²/hr
Water Usage~1.5 L / 100 m² (adjust by dirt level)
Cycle Time (spray + refill)17 minutes
Spray Area per TankLight: ~2,000 m²
Heavy: ~1,000 m²

Performance Table (3m Spray Width, with 15% Efficiency Loss)

Dirt Level Cleaning Pass Vitesse Largeur de pulvérisation Raw Coverage Rate Adjusted Efficiency (−15%) Net Coverage (m²/hr)
Light Single Pass 3.0 m/s 3 m 3 × 3 × 3600 = 32,400 m²/hr 32,400 × 0.85 = ~27,540 m²/hr ~27,540 m²/hr
Heavy Double/Slower Pass 2.0 m/s 3 m 3 × 2 × 3600 = 21,600 m²/hr 21,600 × 0.85 = ~18,360 m²/hr ~18,360 m²/hr
Extra Heavy Multi-pass / Very Slow 1.0 m/s 3 m 3 × 1 × 3600 = 10,800 m²/hr 10,800 × 0.85 = ~9,180 m²/hr ~9,180 m²/hr

Cleaning Times (Per Drone)

Farm Size Dirt Level Net Speed (m²/hr) Area to Clean Time Needed Water Used
1 MW (3,300 m²) Light ~27,540 m²/hr 3,300 m² ~7.2 min ~50 L
1 MW Heavy ~18,360 m²/hr 3,300 m² ~10.8 min ~50–60 L
1 MW Extra Heavy ~9,180 m²/hr 3,300 m² ~21.6 min ~60–80 L
5 MW (16,500 m²) Light ~27,540 m²/hr 16,500 m² ~36 min ~250 L
5 MW Heavy ~18,360 m²/hr 16,500 m² ~54 min ~450–600 L
5 MW Extra Heavy ~9,180 m²/hr 16,500 m² ~1 hr 48 min ~700–900 L

Clause de non-responsabilité

Performance estimates are subject to variation based on:

  • Weather conditions
  • Chemical formulation and compatibility
  • Validation by local specialists
All assumptions should be confirmed through field testing prior to operational deployment.

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