Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic System Market Trends: the global market size is projected to reach USD 4.73 billion by 2031

QY Research Inc. (Global Market Report Research Publisher) announces the release of 2025 latest report "Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic System- Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032". Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2020-2024) and forecast calculations (2026-2032), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic System market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.

The global market for Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic System was estimated to be worth US$ 1250 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 4733 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 21.0% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

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Cleaning Robots for Photovoltaic System: Powering Solar Efficiency

1. Product Definition
A Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems is an automated device designed to maintain the energy output and longevity of solar panels. By removing dust, dirt, and other debris, these robots directly combat efficiency losses caused by soiling. They utilize various cleaning methods-dry, wet, or hybrid-employing brushes, microfiber rollers, air blowers, or water jets. Typically powered by electricity, solar energy, or batteries, they enable efficient, safe, and cost-effective cleaning across utility-scale solar farms, commercial rooftops, and distributed PV installations where manual cleaning is impractical.

2. Global Market Outlook: Exceptional Growth
The global market for PV cleaning robots is experiencing explosive growth, driven by the rapid expansion of solar energy capacity. In 2024, global production reached approximately 50,000 units.

According to the latest industry analysis, the global market size for PV Cleaning Robots is projected to reach USD 4.73 billion by 2031, advancing at a remarkable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 21.00% during the forecast period.

3. Competitive Landscape
The market is developing with a relatively consolidated group of early leaders. In 2024, the global top 10 manufacturers accounted for approximately 56.0% of total market revenue.

Key global manufacturers include:
Ecoppia, Sol-Bright Technologies, HyCLEANER, Taypro, SolarCleano, SKILANCER SOLAR, COOPERWIND, Inforob, and Sunpure Technology.

4. Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Upstream: Components & Technology
The upstream segment supplies the critical hardware and software that define robot capability:

Core Components: High-efficiency motors, lithium-ion batteries, advanced sensors (LiDAR, cameras), control electronics, and durable cleaning mechanisms (brushes, rollers).

Intelligence Modules: AI and navigation software for autonomy, path planning, and soiling detection.

4.2 Midstream: Manufacturing & Integration
This segment involves the design, assembly, and integration of robotic systems. Manufacturers specialize in creating solutions tailored to different installation scales (e.g., large farm rail-mounted robots vs. rooftop units) and environmental conditions.

4.3 Downstream: Deployment & Services
The downstream segment encompasses the end-use and support ecosystem:

Primary Customers: Owners and operators of utility-scale solar farms, commercial & industrial (C&I) rooftops, and large distributed PV systems.

Key Services: System installation, ongoing maintenance, operational monitoring, and fleet management services.

Core Value Proposition: Enhanced energy yield (typically 3-15%+), significant reduction in labor and water costs, and improved operational safety.

5. Key Market Drivers & Opportunities

Explosive Growth of Solar Energy: The global surge in PV installations creates a vast and growing addressable market for automated Operations & Maintenance (O&M) solutions.

Critical Need for Efficiency: Soiling can cause substantial energy losses; robots provide a reliable solution to maximize return on investment in solar assets.

Water Scarcity & Sustainability: Driving demand for waterless or ultra-low-water cleaning technologies, especially in arid regions hosting major solar projects.

Labor Cost & Safety: Robots eliminate the high cost and safety risks associated with manual cleaning of large or rooftop installations.

The Retrofit Opportunity: Millions of existing solar installations worldwide represent a massive potential market for retrofitting cleaning robot systems.

6. Major Market Trends

Dominance of Waterless Technology: Rapid adoption of dry-cleaning robots is a defining trend, driven by installations in arid regions (Middle East, India, etc.) and the goal to eliminate water logistics and costs.

Rise of Full Autonomy & AI: Robots are evolving into intelligent systems. AI-driven soiling detection, optimized cleaning schedules, and real-time performance analytics are becoming standard, transforming O&M into a predictive, data-driven function.

Scalability through Rail Systems & Fleet Management: For utility-scale plants, rail-mounted robots and coordinated multi-robot fleets managed via central software platforms are becoming the solution of choice. This enables scalable, continuous cleaning with minimal human intervention.



The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, growth potential, and key trends for each segment. Through detailed analysis, industry players can identify profit opportunities, develop strategies for specific customer segments, and allocate resources effectively.

The Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic System market is segmented as below:
By Company
Ecoppia
Sol-Bright Technologies
HyCLEANER
Taypro
SolarCleano
SKILANCER SOLAR
COOPERWIND
Inforob
Sunpure Technology
Boson Robotics
Bladeranger
SolaBot
Robsys
Aegeus Technologies
Kiaara Robotics
Mamibot
Jetsons Robotics
Ax Solar Robot
Greenleap Robotics
Airtouch Solar
Miraikikai
DARBCO Robotics
SUNPURE
O&M POWER
X-Human
LUYU ROBOT
Skysys
Ifbot Tech
Derui Intelligent Technology
Solar-LIT

Segment by Type
Rail-Mounted Type Cleaning Robot
Mobile Type Cleaning Robot
Others

Segment by Application
Centralized Photovoltaic Power Station
Distributed Photovoltaic Power Station

Each chapter of the report provides detailed information for readers to further understand the Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic System market:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic System report, global total market size (valve, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. (2021-2032)
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic System manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic System market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. (2021-2032)
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.(2021-2032)
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic System in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world..(2021-2032)
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Cleaning Robot for Photovoltaic System in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.(2021-2032)
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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