R. Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro
Zona Industrial de Bouro - Letra C
4740-010 Esposende, Portugal
AgroPV Drone Cleaning Agent
Biodegradable Drone Cleaning Solution for AgroPV Installations
AgroPV Drone Cleaning Agent (ADA) is a biodegradable cleaning solution developed for drone-based cleaning of agrivoltaic (AgroPV) photovoltaic systems.
Chemitek’s AgroPV Solutions are the first and only range developed and independently tested specifically for AgroPV plants, and ADA enables efficient, contactless cleaning while preserving crops, soil, and surrounding ecosystems.
Agrivoltaic installations often face high levels of organic soiling, agricultural residues, and dust, while ground access can be limited due to crops and ongoing agricultural activity. ADA enables efficient drone-assisted cleaning, removing organic contaminants while minimizing operational impact.
Unlike conventional cleaning products, ADA has been tested for agricultural environments, ensuring compatibility with crops, soil, and farming conditions while maintaining optimal photovoltaic performance.
Tested and Approved for AgroPV Systems
AgroPV installations require cleaning solutions that are not only effective but also safe for agricultural environments.
AgroPV Drone Cleaning Agent has been independently tested to ensure:
- Compatibility with seed germination
- Compatibility with plant growth
- Ecotoxicity assessment for agricultural environments
- Biodegradable formulation
- Certified as safe for photovoltaic modules and crops by independent laboratories
These tests confirm that ADA can be safely used in agrivoltaic installations where solar panels coexist with crops and agricultural activity.
How It Works
AgroPV Drone Cleaning Agent is a concentrated, touchless cleaning solution designed for application using drone spraying systems.
The product is diluted with water and applied directly to solar panels using a foamer nozzle. After a short reaction time, it breaks down organic soiling such as dust, pollen, bird droppings, and agricultural residues.
The panels are then rinsed with water to remove dispersed contaminants and remaining product, restoring module transparency and photovoltaic performance.
Instructions for Use
- Dilute ADA with water from 1:50 (heavy soiling) to 1:150 (light soiling)
- Apply the solution directly onto the panels using a drone-mounted foamer nozzle
- Allow approximately 5 minutes of action time
- Rinse thoroughly with water
- Allow panels to dry naturally
Industries & Applications
- Agrivoltaic (AgroPV) installations
- Solar parks integrated with agricultural activity
- Photovoltaic cleaning companies operating in agricultural environments
- O&M teams maintaining AgroPV plants
Available Formats
- 5kg drum
- 20kg drum
- 1000kg IBC
The development of this product is part of the Alliance for Energy Transition (Project Code: 56, Reference No. C644914747-00000023), funded by the PRR – Recovery and Resilience Plan (Portugal).
FAQs
Agrivoltaic installations are often built above crops, limiting ground access for traditional cleaning equipment. Drone cleaning enables efficient maintenance without disturbing crops or agricultural activity.
It also allows faster cleaning of large installations while reducing operational impact on the land.
ADA removes organic soiling commonly found in agricultural environments, including dust, pollen, bird droppings, agricultural residues, and other airborne particles.
Agrivoltaic systems combine solar energy production with agricultural activity. Cleaning solutions must therefore be effective while remaining safe for crops, soil, and surrounding ecosystems.
Yes. The product has been tested to confirm:
- Compatibility with seed germination
- Compatibility with plant growth
- Ecotoxicity assessment for agricultural environments
- Biodegradable formulation
For heavy soiling, use a dilution of 1:50. For lighter soiling, dilution can be increased up to 1:150.
Yes. The product is compatible with drone spraying systems equipped with foamer nozzles or similar equipment.
Performance may vary depending on drone configuration and operating parameters.
