The Portuguese company said its new Drone AgroPV Cleaning Agent will hit the market in June. It has a safe formulation for crops and soil.
Chemitek Solar, a Portuguese manufacturer of cleaning and maintenance products for solar panels, is developing a new cleaning solution explicitly designed for drone-based cleaning of agricultural voltaic systems.
The new product, called Drone AgroPV Cleaning Agent, is expected to be available from June.
“Our new cleaning solution is a water-based formula made exclusively with environmentally friendly components,” a company spokesperson said pv magazine. “It is completely biodegradable, non-toxic and exhibits no aquatic toxicity, making it suitable for use in sensitive agricultural environments. Unlike conventional cleaning products, it poses no risks to plants, soil or water drainage, which is critical in dual-use agricultural environments.”
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According to the company, the solution is formulated to be safe for crops and soil, while maintaining effectiveness in removing organic pollution and agricultural residues. The biodegradable formula is compatible with drone-based spray systems.
“The product is diluted at a ratio of 1:50 with water and applied by spraying using drones equipped with liquid spray systems,” the spokesperson said. “After application, the modules are rinsed with water to remove loosened dirt and residues. The solution is suitable for removing organic contaminants including bird droppings, agricultural contaminants, organic dust and residues commonly found in agricultural voltaic installations.”
Asset owners can use the product as part of a drone-based cleanup operation by diluting the solution to specifications before use. A drone equipped with a spray system applies the solution to the PV modules, which are then rinsed with water.
The company said the process enables effective cleaning while maintaining environmental safety and agricultural compatibility in environments where conventional cleaning chemicals may not be acceptable.
The product can be used with any drone equipped with a spray system suitable for cleaning or washing applications. No specific drone brand is required, provided the system supports liquid spraying for surface cleaning.
“Agrivoltaic systems present unique operational challenges, including the accumulation of organic pollution, agricultural residues, particulate matter, limited accessibility and coexistence with crops,” the spokesperson said. “These conditions often limit or make conventional cleaning methods impractical, creating the need for drone-compatible chemical solutions that ensure effective cleaning while maintaining agricultural operations and crop development.”
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