Solar Cleaning Robots
Turn Dust Into Dollars: The High-Margin Power Restoration Business
The Problem with the Old Way
Solar panels are everywhere, but dust kills efficiency—utility sites lose 15–35% of production to soiling. Manual cleaning needs large crews, expensive insurance, and thousands of gallons of water in places that are already water-scarce. Foot traffic on glass causes micro-cracks that permanently devalue assets.
The alternative you offer: Waterless, Autonomous, and Safe. Launching a Solar Robotics Agency means recovering the lost 30% of power and turning that into revenue for your clients.
The Business Model: Cleaning-as-a-Service (CaaS)
Charge by the Megawatt (MW)
Industry-standard pricing per panel/MW. Typical rate: ~$300–$600 per MW. One Open Droids unit can clean ~1 MW per shift (layout dependent). Minimal input costs (battery power) = 80%+ margins.
Recurring O&M Contracts
Dust returns. Sign annual O&M to clean biweekly/monthly for predictable, high-margin cash flow.
Operational Advantages
Waterless “Dry Cleaning”
Microfiber brushes + air streams—zero water. Ideal for desert climates where water is scarce/expensive.
Night Shift Capability
Clean after sunset; no shading during generation hours. Daytime stays 100% online.
Zero Damage Guarantee
Robots ride frames, distribute weight, and avoid glass steps—preventing hotspots and micro-cracks.
Target Customers
- Utility-Scale Solar Farms (whale contracts)
- Commercial Rooftops (warehouses, factories, malls)
- Solar Carports (vehicle exhaust + hard-to-reach spans)
- Community/municipal arrays
- Remote/off-grid solar installations
- Industrial sites with high dust load
Why Open Droids?
Built for the Elements
Track-drive grip on wet/dry glass; handles 25° slopes, heat, sand, and storms.
Bridge-the-Gap Mobility
Compact, modular bots—carry five in a van, deploy at Site A today and Site B tomorrow. No permanent installs.
The “Deal Closer” Kit
ROI calculators and contract templates to show managers the daily revenue they lose by not hiring you.
Ready to Restore the Power?
The sun is free. Capturing it shouldn’t be costly. Launch your solar cleaning fleet.
