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AgroPV Water Softening Agent
Treat Hard Water Without Affecting Crops or Soil
AgroPV Water Softening Agent (AWS) is a biodegradable solution specifically developed to treat hard and very hard water used in the cleaning of agrivoltaic (AgroPV) installations. AgroPV Water Softening Agent is currently available for field testing.
Hard water used in solar panel cleaning can leave limestone stains and mineral deposits on the modules, reducing visual quality and potentially accelerating re-soiling. AWS works by capturing mineral ions such as calcium and magnesium, preventing these deposits and ensuring a spotless finish after cleaning.
Unlike conventional water softening products, AWS has been specifically tested for use in agricultural environments, ensuring it does not interfere with crops, soil, or plant development.

Laboratory Tested for AgroPV-Relevant Conditions
AgroPV installations require cleaning solutions that are not only effective but also safe for agricultural environments.
AgroPV Water Softening 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 ensure that AWS can be safely used in agrivoltaic installations where solar panels coexist with crops and agricultural activity.
How It Works
AWS reduces water hardness by capturing mineral ions present in hard water, preventing the formation of limescale stains and mineral residues on photovoltaic modules.
The product acts within approximately 20 minutes when added directly to a water tank. For real-time water softening, AWS can also be applied using a dosing pump and dynamic mixer (e.g., Dosatron).
It can be used together with other Chemitek cleaning products when required.
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
- 2kg drum
- 5kg drum
- 20kg drum
- 1000kg IBC
FAQs
AgroPV Water Softening Agent (AWS) is not a cleaning product. It is a biodegradable solution designed to treat hard and very hard water used in the cleaning of agrivoltaic (AgroPV) installations. AWS reduces water hardness by capturing mineral ions such as calcium and magnesium, preventing the formation of mineral spots and limescale deposits on photovoltaic modules.
Water used in solar panel cleaning often contains dissolved minerals. When this water dries on the panel surface, it can leave stains and mineral deposits that affect the appearance of the modules and accelerate re-soiling.
In agrivoltaic installations, proper water treatment is even more important because cleaning solutions must also be safe for crops, soil, and agricultural environments. AgroPV Water Softening Agent allows effective cleaning while maintaining compatibility with agricultural activity.
Hard water contains a high concentration of dissolved minerals, mainly calcium and magnesium ions. The hardness of water varies depending on the geological characteristics of the region where the water originates.
When hard water is used for cleaning photovoltaic panels, it can leave limestone stains and mineral residues after drying.
Yes. AgroPV Water Softening Agent has been independently tested to ensure its compatibility with agricultural environments.
The product has undergone studies confirming:
• Compatibility with seed germination • Compatibility with plant growth • Ecotoxicity assessment for agricultural environments • Biodegradable formulation
These tests confirm that the product can be safely used in agrivoltaic systems where solar panels coexist with crops.
Yes. AgroPV Water Softening Agent has been specifically developed for agrivoltaic environments and tested to ensure that it does not interfere with crop development or soil conditions when used according to recommended dilution levels.
The recommended dilution depends on the hardness of the water used during cleaning.
For very hard water, a dilution around 1:500 to 1:1000 is typically recommended. For hard water, dilution may range between 1:1000 and 1:2000. For medium or soft water, higher dilutions can be used.
For precise dilution values according to water hardness, please refer to the technical datasheet.
When added directly to a water tank, the product typically acts within approximately 20 minutes.
For systems without a tank, real-time water softening can be achieved using a dosing pump and dynamic mixer (e.g., Dosatron).
Yes. AgroPV Water Softening Agent is compatible with other products from the Chemitek Solar range and can be used together with cleaning agents when required.
Agrivoltaic systems (AgroPV) combine solar energy production with agricultural activity, allowing crops and photovoltaic panels to coexist on the same land.
Because these installations operate in agricultural environments, cleaning solutions must be effective against organic residues while remaining safe for crops, soil, and surrounding ecosystems.
Agrivoltaic installations often rely on local water sources, which may contain minerals that cause stains and deposits on photovoltaic modules.
Using a water treatment solution such as AgroPV Water Softening Agent prevents mineral buildup and allows safe cleaning operations without affecting crops or agricultural soil.
Yes. AgroPV Water Softening Agent is designed for use in a wide range of agrivoltaic installations, including:
• Solar parks integrated with agricultural production • Photovoltaic systems installed above crops • Solar installations in orchards, vineyards, and farmland
The product is compatible with manual cleaning methods, robotic systems, and other maintenance solutions used in AgroPV environments.