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@article{185491,
        author = {DARSHAN C K and Prof. DHARSHAN B G and AKSHATHA B and PREETHI V S and THEJAS GOWDA M S},
        title = {Solar Panel Performance Optimization Through Robot- Assisted Cleaning and Monitoring},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {1781-1786},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185491},
        abstract = {This project presents the design, development, and implementation of an IoT-enabled, autonomous robot dedicated to maintaining the efficiency of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. The core objective is to mitigate the significant energy loss caused by the accumulation of dust, debris, and bird droppings, which often necessitates costly, hazardous, and inefficient manual cleaning. The robot is built around an Arduino UNO microcontroller, serving as the central processing unit that coordinates all functionalities. Its primary cleaning mechanism consists of a mopping motor for scrubbing and a water pump for rinsing the panel surface. For operational autonomy, the robot incorporates a small onboard solar panel to recharge its battery, with a voltage sensor continuously monitoring power levels. A defining feature of this system is its bidirectional Bluetooth communication with a custom mobile application. This allows for manual control and, crucially, real-time monitoring of environmental parameters-specifically temperature and humidity, measured by a DHT11 sensor. Furthermore, the system includes a security function: a PIR motion sensor, activated remotely via the application, to detect the presence of birds. Upon detection, an alert is sent to the user interface and an onboard buzzer is activated to deter the birds. This integrated approach offers a comprehensive, remote-operated solution for maintaining solar panel hygiene and ensuring.},
        keywords = {Robotic Controller, Solar cleaning process, Bluetooth communication, Sustainability, Efficiency, power},
        month = {October},
        }