WO2020202116A1

WO2020202116A1 - Autonomous integrated dry and wet cleaning system for solar panels and a method thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2020202116A1
Application number: PCT/IB2020/053237
Authority: WO
Inventors: Himmat Singh; Avinash Shailesh MISHRA; Rajulapudi VV Satish GOWD; Pratik Solanki
Original assignee: Photom Technologies Private Limited
Priority date: 2019-04-04
Filing date: 2020-04-04
Publication date: 2020-10-08

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a system for cleaning solar panels (101). The system includes a conveyor frame (102) housing at least one of a cleaning apparatus (105) for cleaning the solar panels (101), a plurality of traction wheels (103) and a plurality of guide wheels (104) for maneuvering the conveyor frame (102) along the solar panels (101). The cleaning apparatus (105) comprises a first sensor to determine at least one of an amount of dirt and a type of dirt present on the solar panels (101) and a control unit. The control unit includes a processor and a memory communicatively coupled to the processor. The memory stores the processor instructions, which, on execution, causes the processor to perform one of a dry cleaning operation or a wet cleaning operation based on at least one of the amount of dirt and the type of dirt, on the solar panels (101).

Description

TITLE:“AUTONOMOUS INTEGRATED DRY AND WET CLEANING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS AND A METHOD THEREOF”

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present subject matter relates to field of solar panels and its maintenance, more particularly, for cleaning the solar panels.

BACKGROUND

Solar panels are gaining momentum as one of the popular renewable energy sources. For the solar panels to work more effectively they need periodic maintenance. The surface of the solar panels is typically made of high-quality glass and the efficiency of the renewable energy they generate depends, among other things, on the cleanliness of the glass surfaces. Since the solar panels are laid in an open area, the solar panels tend to accumulate a lot of dirt and dust. The dirt and dust reduce the effective utilization of solar energy. Due to the dirt and dust accumulation on the solar panels, the efficacy of solar plants reduces by 35% over a month and losses are cumulative. Currently, existing cleaning processes of solar panels are costly, labour-intensive and consume high volumes of water.

The existing cleaning systems or cleaning robots are bulky structures and cause damage to solar panels. The existing cleaning robots need constant manual interventions for cleaning the solar panels. Further, the cleaning operation is performed in a single direction i.e. on a vertically inclined panel a cleaning system moves from top to bottom due to gravity to remove the dirt from the solar panel surface. Furthermore, manual intervention is needed to reposition the cleaning system for it to function again. The existing cleaning robots do not remove the various types of dirt like bird droppings, sticky dust and the like. Also, the existing cleaning robots need additional rails for the movement of the cleaning robot. Therefore, the operational cost for cleaning the solar panels also increases.

SUMMARY

Embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

The present disclosure discloses a system for cleaning solar panels. The system comprises a conveyor frame housing at least one of a cleaning apparatus for cleaning the solar panels, a plurality of traction wheels and a plurality of guide wheels for maneuvering the conveyor frame along the solar panels. The cleaning apparatus comprises a first sensor to determine at least one of an amount of dirt and a type of dirt present on the solar panels. Further, the cleaning apparatus comprises a control unit. The control unit comprises a processor, and a memory communicatively coupled to the processor. The memory stores the processor instructions, which, on execution, causes the processor to perform one of a dry cleaning operation or a wet cleaning operation based on at least one of the amount of dirt and the type of dirt, present on the solar panels.

Embodiments of a present disclosure discloses a method for cleaning solar panels. The method comprises determining at least one of an amount of dirt and a type of the dirt, present on the solar panels using a first sensor associated with a cleaning apparatus of a system. The system comprises a conveyor frame housing at least one of the cleaning apparatus for cleaning the solar panels, a plurality of traction wheels and a plurality of guide wheels for maneuvering the conveyor frame along the solar panels. Finally, the method includes performing one of a dry-cleaning operation or a wet cleaning operation based on the amount of dirt and the type of dirt present on the solar panels.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DIAGRAMS

The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

FIGURE 1A to FIGURE 1H illustrates various implementations of a system for cleaning the solar panels, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGURE II shows a row change support structure in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; and

FIGURE 2 shows a flow chart illustrating the method steps for cleaning panels, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAIUED DESCRIPTION The figures and the following description relate to various embodiments by way of illustration only. It should be noted that from the following discussion, alternative embodiments of the structures and methods disclosed herein will be readily recognized as viable alternatives that may be employed without departing from the principles discussed herein. Reference will now be made in detail to several embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying figures. It is noted that wherever practicable similar or like reference numbers may be used in the figures and may indicate similar or like functionality.

FIGURE 1A illustrates an exemplary system for cleaning solar panels, in accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure.

In one implementation, solar panels (101) are arranged in one or more rows and one or more columns as an array. The phrase“solar panels (101)” herein refer to a plurality of solar panels (101) subsequently one after the other in the form of the array. A dirt and dust deposited on the solar panels (101) is removed using a system comprising a conveyor frame (102), where the conveyor frame (102) houses at least one of a cleaning apparatus (105) for cleaning the solar panels (101), a plurality of traction wheels (103) and a plurality of guide wheels (104) for maneuvering the conveyor frame (102) along the solar panels (101). The conveyor frame (102) comprises at least one of aluminium alloy based plates, aluminium alloy based pipes, Fibre- reinforced composite (FRC) plates and FRC pipes, stainless-steel alloy based pipes, and stainless- steel alloy based plates arranged to form a one of a polygon structure or a circular structure as shown in FIGURE 1A to FIGURE IF. The at least one of the cleaning apparatus (105), the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) are housed on one of the polygon structure or the circular structure of the conveyor frame (102) as shown in FIGURE 1A to FIGURE IF. Further, the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) are housed on at least one of a bottom portion of the conveyor frame

(102) and on either side of the conveyor frame (102), wherein the plurality of traction wheels

(103) and the plurality of the guide wheels (104) maneuver the system along the solar panels (101). In an embodiment, the traction wheels (103) are placed on the solar panels (101) (i.e. glass structure protecting the solar panels (101)) and the traction wheels (103) are used to move the system on the solar panels (101) as shown in FIGURE 1A to FIGURE IF. The guide wheels (104) are placed on a frame associated with the solar panels (101) and is used to couple the system and the solar panels (101). Further, the guide wheels (104) are used to maneuver the system from one solar panel to a subsequent solar panel as shown in FIGURE 1A, FIGURE 1C and FIGURE IF.

In an embodiment, the cleaning apparatus (105) may include a first sensor to determine at least one of an amount of dirt and a type of dirt present on the solar panels (101). The first sensor is configured to generate a second control signal upon detecting dirt on the solar panels (101). The second control signal is provided to a control unit for initiating the cleaning of the solar panels (101) based on the amount of dirt and the type of dirt. The first sensor may include at least one of a dust sensor, light dependent resistor, a vision sensor, a voltage sensor, and the like. The amount of dirt indicates the quantity of the dirt present on the solar panels (101). For example, the amount of the dirt is indicated by a numeric value in a range from 1 to 10. In another example, the amount of the dirt is indicated by a string value“low”,“medium”, and “high”. The type of dirt indicates at least one of a fine sand dust, bird dropping, leaves of a tree, a stick dust, and the like. In an embodiment, the first sensor may be housed on the conveyor frame (102). In another embodiment, the first sensor may be housed on the solar panels (101) or associated with the solar panels (101). The control unit comprises a processor and a memory communicatively coupled to the processor. The memory stores the processor instructions, which, on execution, causes the processor to determine the at least one of the amount of dirt and the type of dirt present on the solar panels (101) based on the second control signal. For example, if the first sensor is a light dependent resistor, then the first sensor may be housed on the solar panels (101) at predetermined locations. Based on the amount of dirt present the resistance of the light dependent resistor varies and based on the resistance value the control unit determines the amount of the dirt on the solar panels (101). In another example, if the first sensor the voltage sensor, then the voltage sensor is associated with the solar panels (101) and is used to measure a voltage generated by the solar panels (101). Based on the measured voltage the control unit determines the amount of the dirt present on the solar panels (101). In yet another example, if the first sensor is the vision sensor, then the first sensor is housed in the conveyor frame (102) and based on an image or video captured by the vision sensor, the control unit determines the amount and the type of the dirt on the solar panels (101). The control unit may be housed on the conveyor frame (102) of the system.

In an embodiment, the second control signal generated by the first senor is provided to the control unit for initiating the cleaning of the solar panels (101). The cleaning apparatus (105) includes a cleaning roller for cleaning the solar panels (101) or removing the dirt on the solar panels (101). The cleaning roller includes at least one of a nylon bristles, a microfiber cloth, a nanofiber cloth, arranged in a helical structure, and a rubber-based wiper for removing the dirt on the solar panels (101). The control unit performs one of a dry-cleaning operation or a wet cleaning operation using the cleaning roller based on at least one of the amount of dirt and the type of dirt, present on the solar panels (101). The type of the dirt is used to determine one of the dry cleaning or the wet cleaning. For example, when the type of the dirt is a bird dropping or a sticky dust, the control unit performs a wet cleaning. In another example, when the type of dirt is sand dust or dry leaves, the control unit performs a dry cleaning. The amount of the dirt is used to determine an intensity associated with the cleaning roller for removing the dirt on the solar panels (101). For example, if the amount of dust is“low” the control unit performs the cleaning with reduced speed (such as 15, 20, 25, 30 revolutions per minute and the like) associated with the rotation of the cleaning roller. In another example, if the amount of dust is “high” the control unit performs the cleaning with increased speed (such as 55, 60, 65, 70 revolutions per minute and the like) associated with the rotation of the cleaning roller.

In an embodiment, the control unit performs the dry-cleaning operation by sending a third control signal to the plurality of nozzles for providing a pressurized air. The plurality of the nozzles is housed on the cleaning roller. The third control signal indicates an amount of the pressurized air to be provided to the plurality of nozzles. The pressurized air may be generated using an air-pump associated with the cleaning apparatus (105). The air-pump may be housed on the conveyor frame (102) of the system. The pressurized air may be sprayed from the plurality of the nozzles on to the solar panels (101). Further, control unit sends a first control signal to operate a cleaning roller associated with the cleaning apparatus (105) for removing the dirt. The control unit rotates the cleaning roller at a predetermined speed based on the first control signal. For example, if the control signal is 4.3V, then the speed of rotation of the cleaning roller may be 25 revolutions per minute. Furthermore, the control unit modifies the intensity (i.e. speed of rotation) associated with the cleaning roller based on the amount of dirt present on the solar panels (101). Upon removing the dirt, the control unit sends the first control signal to at least one of the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) to maneuver the system along the solar panels (101). In an embodiment, the first control signal may be provided to both the cleaning roller and the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) for performing the cleaning of the solar panels (101) and simultaneously maneuver the system. The control unit may maneuver the system in a forward direction or a backward direction along the solar panels (101) using at least one of the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104). Further, cleaning roller removes the dirt on the solar panels (101) when the system is manoeuvred in either direction (i.e. the forward and the backward direction) along the solar panel.

In an embodiment, the control unit performs wet cleaning operation by sending a third control signal to the plurality of nozzles for providing a pressurized liquid, wherein the liquid is one of a water or a combination of the water with a cleaning agent. The third control signal indicates an amount of the pressurized liquid to be provided to the plurality of nozzles. The pressurized liquid is provided by a water-pump (i.e. a misting pump) associated with the cleaning roller housed on the conveyor frame (102). The pressurized liquid may be sprayed from the plurality of the nozzles on to the solar panels (101). Further, control unit sends a first control signal to operate a cleaning roller associated with the cleaning apparatus (105) for removing the dirt. The control unit rotates the cleaning roller at a predetermined speed based on the first control signal. For example, if the control signal is 4.3V, then the speed of rotation of the cleaning roller may be 25 revolutions per minute. Furthermore, the control unit modifies the intensity (i.e. speed of rotation) associated with the cleaning roller based on the amount of dirt present on the solar panels (101). Upon removing the dirt, the control unit sends the first control signal to at least one of the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) to maneuver the system along the solar panels (101). In an embodiment, the first control signal may be provided to both the cleaning roller and the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) for performing the cleaning of the solar panels (101) and simultaneously maneuver the system. The control unit may maneuver the system in a forward direction or a backward direction along the solar panels (101) using at least one of the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104). Further, cleaning roller removes the dirt on the solar panels (101) when the system is manoeuvred in either direction (i.e. the forward and the backward direction) along the solar panel.

In an embodiment, the control unit is configured to send the first control signal during the cleaning of the solar panels (101) for maneuvering the conveyor frame (102) along the solar panels (101) by operating at least one of the plurality of traction wheels (103), the plurality of guide wheels (104) and a cleaning roller using one of a direct wheel drive (106) (as shown in FIGURE 1A), a timing belt-pulley drive, a gear drive (107) (as shown in FIGURE 1G) and a timing belt drive. In an embodiment, the system includes a communication module associated with the control unit for performing one of the dry-cleaning operation or the wet cleaning operation based on a user input. The communication module is connected to a user device such as a smartphone, a tablet computer, a laptop, and the like. The user operates the system manually using an application from the user device. The communication module may include at least one of a wired interface such as a copper cable, a twisted pair cable and the like or wireless interface such as a gprs module, a radio frequency module, a Wi-Fi module, a local mesh network and the like. The user may switch ON/OFF the system and initiate one of the dry-cleaning operation or the wet cleaning operation via the user device. Further, the user may schedule a predefined time for cleaning the solar panels (101) via the user device. For example, the user may set the predefined time as 11:00 PM.

In an embodiment, the system includes a second sensor for determining a current position of the system along the solar panels (101), wherein the second sensor is a position sensor. For example, the second sensor may be a rotary encoder. The second sensor is connected to the control unit via at least one of a wired interface or a wireless interface. The second sensor may be housed on the conveyor frame (102). The control unit is configured to determine the current position of the system from a first end of the array of the solar panels (101). The current position indicates a count of the solar panels (101) cleaned by the system.

In an embodiment, the system includes a third sensor for determining a completion of a cleaning the solar panels (101), wherein the third sensor is a proximity sensor. The proximity sensor may be infrared based sensor, a laser-based sensor, an ultrasonic based sensor and the like. In an embodiment, the proximity sensor may be a mechanical contact sensor. The third sensor is connected to the control unit via at least one of a wired interface or a wireless interface. The third sensor may be housed on the conveyor frame (102). The proximity sensor is used to determine a presence or an absence of a solar panel in the array of the solar panels (101). The control unit determines the completion of cleaning the solar panels (101) using the proximity sensor when the system reaches an end of the array of the solar panels (101). The control unit may stop the maneuvering of the system when the end of the array of the solar panels (101) is reached. In one embodiment, the control unit may maneuver the system to a starting point of the array of the solar panels (101).

In an embodiment, the system includes a thermal imaging camera for detecting a damage of the solar panels (101). The thermal imaging camera is housed on the conveyor frame (102) and connected to the control unit via at least one of a wired interface or a wireless interface. The control unit detects the damage on the solar panels (101) using an image or a video captured by the thermal image camera. The person skilled in the art appreciates the use image processing techniques to detect the damage on the solar panels (101) using the image or the video captured by the thermal imaging camera. The damage on the solar panels (101) include at least one of a micro crack, a hotspot and the like. The detected damage is notified to the user via the communication module.

In an embodiment, the system includes a battery for providing electrical energy for an operation of the system. The electrical energy from the battery is used to operate the plurality of the traction wheels (103), the plurality of guide wheel, the cleaning roller, the air-pump, the water-pump, the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, the thermal imaging camera, the communication module and the like. Further, the system includes a secondary solar panel for charging the battery via the control unit. The secondary solar panel may be housed on the system at a predetermined location such as on top of the system. The secondary solar panel is used to convert the solar light incident on the secondary solar panel into electrical energy and store the electrical energy the battery associated with the system by charging the battery.

In an embodiment, the plurality of guide wheels (104) is used to maneuver the system along the solar panels (101). Further, the plurality of guide wheels (104) is used to maneuver from a first solar panel to the second solar panel in the presence of a misalignment in the solar panels (101). The plurality of guide wheels (104) may be associated with a spring arrangement for maneuvering in the presence of the misalignment in the solar panels (101) as shown in FIGURE 1H.

In an embodiment, the control unit is configured to monitor the health of the system. The health of the system includes at least one of a battery performance status based on a time taken to charge and a discharge the battery, status of the cleaning roller based on an ability to remove the dirt on the solar panels (101), status of the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, the thermal imaging camera based on an input received from the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, the thermal imaging camera, status of the liquid in the cleaning apparatus (105) and the like. The control unit may provide the health of the system to the user via the communication module and the user device. Further, during the cleaning operation of the solar panels (101), the control unit may provide the real-time information including a voltage and a current values of the motors associated with the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104), a position status, a dust layer thickness, a battery state of charge, and the like.

In an embodiment, the system may be used to clean the solar panels (101) with any additional rail support structure. In another embodiment, the system may be used to clean the solar panels (101) with an existing additional rail support structure.

In an embodiment, the system may be transported from first row or first column in the array of solar panels (101) to a second row or a second column in the array of solar panels (101) using a row change support structure (108) as shown in FIGURE II. The person skilled in the art appreciates the different techniques of transporting the system using the row change support structure.

FIGURE 2 illustrates a flow chart illustrating method steps for cleaning the solar panels (101), in accordance with some embodiment of the present disclosure.

The order in which the method 200 may be described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks may be combined in any order to implement the method. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the methods without departing from the scope of the subject matter described herein. Furthermore, the method may be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof.

At the step 201, the method comprises, determining at least one of the amount of dirt and the type of the dirt, present on the solar panels (101) using the first sensor associated with the cleaning apparatus (105) of the system. The system includes the conveyor frame (102) housing at least one of the cleaning apparatus (105) for cleaning the solar panels (101), the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) for maneuvering the conveyor frame (102) along the solar panels (101).

At the step 202, the method comprises, performing, by the control unit, one of a dry- cleaning operation or a wet cleaning operation based on the amount of dirt and the type of dirt present on the solar panels (101).

In an embodiment, the control unit performs the dry-cleaning operation based on the type of the dirt by sending a third control signal to the plurality of nozzles for providing a pressurized air. Further, sending a first control signal to operate a cleaning roller associated with the cleaning apparatus (105) for removing the dirt. Furthermore, modifying an intensity associated with the cleaning roller based on the amount of dirt present on the solar panels (101). Upon removing the dirt, finally, sending the first control signal to at least one of the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) to maneuver the system.

In an embodiment, the control unit performs the wet cleaning operation based on the type of the dirt by sending a third control signal to the plurality of nozzles for providing a pressurized liquid, wherein the liquid is one of a water or a combination of the water with a cleaning agent. Further, sending a first control signal to operate a cleaning roller associated with the cleaning apparatus (105) for removing the dirt. Furthermore, modifying an intensity associated with the cleaning roller based on the amount of dirt present on the solar panels (101). Upon removing the dirt, finally, sending the first control signal to at least one of the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) to maneuver the system.

The system for cleaning the solar panels (101) is a lightweight module thereby enabling the system to be placed on the solar panels (101) and maneuver the system on the solar panel without damaging the solar panels (101). Further, the system does not need additional rails for maneuvering on the solar panel. Further, the system automatically cleans the solar panels (101) upon detecting the dirt on the solar panels (101). The system is integrated to perform both dry cleaning and wet cleaning based on the type of the dirt on the solar panels (101). The system is configured to modify the intensity of the cleaning roller based on the amount of the dirt present on the solar panels (101). The system can remove the dirt on the solar panels (101) while the system is moving in either direction (i.e. the forward direction and the backward direction). The system may be manually operated from a remote location via the user device. The system monitors the health of the system and provides notifications to the user. The system performs automatic alignment while maneuvering from one solar panel to the subsequent solar panel. The system detects any damage on the solar panels (101) and notifies the user via the user device.

In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the device itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.

The terms "an embodiment", "embodiment", "embodiments", "the embodiment", "the embodiments", "one or more embodiments", "some embodiments", and "one embodiment" mean "one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)" unless expressly specified otherwise.

The terms "including", "comprising",“having” and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to", unless expressly specified otherwise.

The enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms "a", "an" and "the" mean "one or more" unless expressly specified otherwise.

A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with each other does not imply that all such components are required. On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention.

When a single device or article is described herein, it may be readily apparent that more than one device/article (whether or not they cooperate) may be used in place of a single device/article. Similarly, where more than one device or article is described herein (whether or not they cooperate), it may be readily apparent that a single device/article may be used in place of the more than one device or article or a different number of devices/articles may be used instead of the shown number of devices or programs. The functionality and/or the features of a device may be alternatively embodied by one or more other devices which are not explicitly described as having such functionality /features. Thus, other embodiments of the invention need not include the device itself.

The illustrated operations of FIGURE 2 show certain events occurring in a certain order. In alternative embodiments, certain operations may be performed in a different order, modified or removed. Moreover, steps may be added to the above described logic and still conform to the described embodiments. Further, operations described herein may occur sequentially or certain operations may be processed in parallel. Yet further, operations may be performed by a single processing unit or by distributed processing units. Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter. It is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the disclosure of the embodiments of the invention is intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims. While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments may be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims. REFERRAL NUMERALS :

Claims

We Claim:

1. A system for cleaning solar panels (101), the system comprises:

a conveyor frame (102) housing at least one of a cleaning apparatus (105) for cleaning the solar panels (101), a plurality of traction wheels (103) and a plurality of guide wheels (104) for maneuvering the conveyor frame (102) along the solar panels (101);

wherein the cleaning apparatus (105) comprises:

a first sensor to determine at least one of an amount of dirt and a type of dirt present on the solar panels (101);

and

a control unit comprising:

a processor; and

a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, wherein the memory stores the processor instructions, which, on execution, causes the processor to:

perform one of a dry-cleaning operation or a wet cleaning operation based on at least one of the amount of dirt and the type of dirt, present on the solar panels (101).

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the conveyor frame (102) comprises at least one of aluminium alloy based plates, aluminium alloy based pipes, Fibre-reinforced composite (FRC) plates and FRC pipes, stainless-steel alloy based pipes, and stainless steel alloy based plates arranged to form a one of a polygon structure or a circular structure, wherein at least one of the cleaning apparatus (105), the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) are housed on one of the polygon structure or the circular structure.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) are housed on at least one of a bottom portion of the conveyor frame (102) and on either side of the conveyor frame (102), wherein the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of the guide wheels (104) maneuver the system along the solar panels (101).

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to send a first control signal during the cleaning of the solar panels (101) for maneuvering the conveyor frame (102) along the solar panels (101) by operating at least one of the plurality of traction wheels (103), the plurality of guide wheels (104) and a cleaning roller using one of a direct wheel drive, a timing belt-pulley drive, a gear drive and a timing belt drive.

5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first sensor is configured to:

generate a second control signal upon detecting dirt on the solar panels (101);

provide the second control signal to the control unit for initiating the cleaning of the solar panels (101).

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a cleaning roller associated with the cleaning apparatus (105) comprises at least one of a nylon bristles, a microfiber cloth, a nanofiber cloth, arranged in a helical structure, and a rubber-based wiper.

7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to perform the dry-cleaning operation based on the type of the dirt comprises:

sending a third control signal to the plurality of nozzles for providing a pressurized air; sending a first control signal to operate a cleaning roller associated with the cleaning apparatus (105) for removing the dirt;

modifying an intensity associated with the cleaning roller based on the amount of dirt present on the solar panels (101); and

upon removing the dirt, sending the first control signal to at least one of the plurality of traction wheels (103) and the plurality of guide wheels (104) to maneuver the system.

8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to perform the wet cleaning operation based on the type of the dirt comprises:

sending a third control signal to the plurality of nozzles for providing a pressurized liquid, wherein the liquid is one of a water or a combination of the water with a cleaning agent; sending a first control signal to operate a cleaning roller associated with the cleaning apparatus (105) for removing the dirt;

9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises: a plurality of nozzles associated with the cleaning apparatus (105) for providing at least one of a pressurized liquid and a pressurized air during the cleaning of the solar panels (101); a cleaning roller associated with the cleaning apparatus (105) for removing the dirt present on the solar panels (101);

a battery for providing electrical energy for an operation of the system;

a secondary solar panel for charging the battery via the control unit;

a second sensor for determining a current position of the system along the solar panels (101), wherein the second sensor is a position sensor;

a third sensor for determining a completion of a cleaning the solar panels (101), wherein the third sensor is a proximity sensor;

a thermal imaging camera for detecting a damage of the solar panels (101); and a communication module associated with the control unit for performing one of a dry- cleaning operation or a wet cleaning operation based on a user input.

10. A method for cleaning solar panels (101), the method comprises:

determining, by a control unit, at least one of an amount of dirt and a type of the dirt, present on the solar panels (101) using a first sensor associated with a cleaning apparatus (105) of a system, wherein the system comprises a conveyor frame (102) housing at least one of the cleaning apparatus (105) for cleaning the solar panels (101), a plurality of traction wheels (103) and a plurality of guide wheels (104) for maneuvering the conveyor frame (102) along the solar panels (101); and

performing, by the control unit, one of a dry-cleaning operation or a wet cleaning operation based on the amount of dirt and the type of dirt present on the solar panels (101).

11. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein performing the dry-cleaning operation based on the type of the dirt comprises:

12. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein performing the wet cleaning operation based on the type of the dirt comprises: