Automated Solar Panel Cleaning Robot

Solar energy systems are highly efficient but suffer from performance degradation due to dust accumulation on solar panels. Manual cleaning is labor intensive, time consuming, and often unfeasible in remote areas. This project presents a smart, automated solar panel cleaning robot integrated with Arduino UNO, ESP32-CAM, and PC-based monitoring. The ESP32-CAM captures real-time images of the panel, which are processed to detect the dust level. If the panel is identified as dirty, the robot is activated to clean the surface; otherwise, it remains idle, conserving energy and water. The system ensures optimal performance of solar panels while reducing human intervention and maintenance costs.