SandStorm
Patented self-powered autonomous dry-cleaning and diagnostic robot that runs along ground-mounted PV/tracker rows at night and returns to its dock to recharge; companion rover moves units between rows
Price on request
At a glance
Specifications
| Tools | Waterless brush system |
|---|---|
| Other | Autonomous docking/recharge; crosses gaps >50 cm between tables; tolerates uneven tracker alignment; night operation |
What it does
Dry panel cleaning, panel diagnostics
Where it works
About the maker
- Company
- REIWA Engine
- Based in
- Caltagirone, Italy
- Status
- Active
- Sold in
- Not found on the maker's site
- Rental or as a service
- Not found
Facts from the maker’s own website (reiwaengine.com), last checked 2026-10-29.
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Buyer’s guide: solar panel cleaning robots
How they work
Most run along each panel row with a rotating brush and no water, docking at the end of the row; some move between rows on a transfer vehicle, and others are tractor-mounted or flying.
What to check before buying
- Panel and tracker types supported
- Water use (dry or wet)
- Cost per MW and whether offered as a service