MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641092100 A) filed by Vardhaman College Of Engineering on July 29, 2026, for Solar Energy Harvesting And Self-Optimizing Maintenance Device.
Inventors include Cherish Yepuru; Bhavishya Pajjuri; Raviteja Pole; Caleb Ruhan Dawson Gonti; Manish Goud Burra; Bandi Balakrishna; and Rajitha Ala.
The application for the patent was published on August 07, 2026, under issue no. 32/2026.
Abstract: A solar energy harvesting and self-optimizing maintenance device, comprising a solar panel 102 for converting solar radiation into electrical energy, a base plate 101 for with an extendable rod 103 for positioning the solar panel 102, a motorized gimbal unit 104 for adjusting azimuth and elevation angles, a cleaning unit for removing contaminants from the solar panel 102 surface, a carousel 105 for storing water and cleaning chemicals, multiple spray nozzles 106 for selectively dispensing cleaning agents, a motorized roller brush 110 for mechanical cleaning, a pair of mechanical arm 111 and a pair of guide rail 109 for supporting brush 110 movement, a sensing module for detecting contamination level, contamination type, and panel 102 temperature, an AI-based camera 112 for identifying cracks, hotspots, dust accumulation, shading patterns, and misalignment, an IoT module for recording operational data and enabling remote monitoring and predictive maintenance through a cloud-based interface.
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