Page 32 - North American Clean Energy November December 2019 Issue

solar product spotlight: maintenance Maintenance Regular maintenance of solar farms and solar panels can dramatically improve energy output. It goes without saying, soiled solar panels can’t produce as much energy as clean ones and it is just as important to keep the land under the panels maintained as well. Developing a cleaning and maintenance schedule for your site will increase plant efficiency, here are some companies who can help in that endeavor. SEE AD ON PAGE 18 SEE AD ON PAGE 32 Superb Horticulture Service/Product: Solar Farm Mower/Vegetation Maintenance Description: A mower designed specifically for vegetation control between and underneath solar panels. The mowing disk is designed to make mowing around pylons efficient while also avoiding damage to electrical components. Industries served: Vegetation Maintenance Key Features: • Low-profile robust construction; • Large offset capability; • Spring loaded cutting wheel. www.superbhorticulture.com Buffalo Turbine Service/Product: Touchless snow removal Description: Buffalo Turbine has been manufacturing turbine style blowers since 1945, which are made using high- precision machined components resulting in long-lasting dependable products. The newest of all the applications is touchless snow removal. Industries served: Solar Key Features: • Touchless snow removal; • No damage or wear on panels; • Only requires 16 gallons per minute; • Allows machine to be run on most skid steers; • Immediate return on investment. www.buffaloturbine.com Renu Robotics Service/Product: Vegetation management autonomous robot Description: Renu Robotics develops and builds autonomous electric tractors for outdoor applications and specifically to fit utility-scale solar power plants. Industries served: Utility-scale solar industry www.renurobotics.com Bitimec Wash-Bots, Inc. Product: Bitimec Roboklin Description: Bitimec’s Roboklin is a solar panel washing machine able to wash 7,000-14,000 panels in one shift. A rugged all-terrain undercarriage and up to a 14' long brush, make this solar panel washing machine a high performer on utility-scale, ground- mount installations. Industries served: Utility-scale, ground-mount solar www.wash-bots.com ProSolarClean, LLC Service/Product: F Series brush Description: Sola-Tecs F brush is designed for fast, effective cleaning of utility scale ground mount installations with a cleaning speed of up to 6600 sq ft per hour and an adjustable height design. Industries served: Ground-mount solar www.prosolarclean.com SolarCleano Service/Product: SolarCleano solar panel cleaning robot Description: SolarCleano is a fast solar panel cleaning robot. It can be transported, set up, and controlled autonomously by one person. Battery-powered and remote-controlled, it works on all solar panels with its 2 wide brushes and fibers adapting to all dirt. Industries served: Utility-scale, ground- mount solar www.solarcleano.com • LowProfile Construction • LargeOffset Adjustment • UniqueCutting Swing Arm Prevents Damage • HeavyDuty SUPERB HORTICULTURE 2811 Michigan Rd, Plymouth IN 46563 Phone: 800-567-8264 Email: [email protected] Contact: Keith Norman 32 NOVEMBER•DECEMBER2019 /// www.nacleanenergy.com