Automatic solar panel cleaning system based on Arduino for dust removal

Solar panel is vulnerable to accumulated dust on its surface. The efficiency of the solar panel gradually decreases because of dust accumulation. In this paper, an Arduino based solar panel cleaning system is designed and implemented for dust removal. The proposed solar panel cleaner is waterless, economical and automatic. Two-step mechanism used in this system consists of an exhaust fan which works as an air blower and a wiper to swipe the dust from the panel surface. a dc motor is used to power the wiper. Since, the system does not need water to clean solar panel, it avoids the wastage of water and effective in desert areas. Experimental results show that the proposed cleaning system can operate with an efficiency of 87-96% for different types of sand

Autonomous Driving Vehicle System using LiDAR sensor

An overview of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor technology for autonomous vehicles is presented in this paper. The sensor called LiDAR sensors is a key component of autonomous driving’s for the upcoming generation as an assistance function. LiDAR technology is discussed, including its characteristics, a technical overview, prospects as well as limitations in relation to other sensors available in the industry. Comparison and comment on sensor quality are based on factory parameters. The basic components of a LiDAR system from the laser transmitter to the beam scanning mechanism are explained