MUMBAI, India, July 11 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511060166 A) filed by Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, on June 24, for 'an integrated cleaning and cooling system for improving energyefficiency of solar pv.'
Inventor(s) include Rahul Khatri.
The application for the patent was published on July 11, under issue no. 28/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an integrated system (100) for cleaning and cooling solar photovoltaic (PV) panels using a unified, water-based mechanism to enhance energy efficiency and operational longevity. The system (100) comprises a fluid reservoir, a circulation pump, a fluid distribution network with spray nozzles or channels arranged over the PV surface, and a recovery unit to collect and recirculate the used fluid. The discharged fluid simultaneously removes surface dust and dissipates heat via evaporative and convective cooling, thereby improving light transmissivity and reducing thermal losses. The system (100) is optionally equipped with sensors and a control unit for automated operation based on environmental conditions such as dust accumulation or panel temperature. Designed for modularity and scalability, the invention reduces water consumption, maintenance requirements, and system complexity, offering a cost-effective and sustainable solution for residential, commercial, and industrial solar PV installation."
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