Answer
Dec 13, 2022 - 11:13 AM
The brushes can remove snow from the panels, there are few things to consider first
The largest issue for snow brushing is how cold it is, As there are two styles of brushes there are things to consider.
a) the water powered brush, will need flowing water and
will it will add water to the top of the panels and run off onto the site surrounding the panels
which may freeze and cause more of an issue on the roof, so review the run off issue in freezing weather. b) the 24v brush will not need water so its easier to deploy in the cold, the battery and motor will lose efficiency below 30 degrees
Both Brushes will move the snow pretty quickly to about a foot, above that an initial clearing of the accumulation first. Other factors that would impact any snow removal 1) where does the snow get pushed? 2) would the pushed snow are become higher than the edge of the panel, causing the need to lift the show above the top of the pile? 3) does the snow accumulation impact the operators ability to work around the panels or setup the system
The largest issue for snow brushing is how cold it is, As there are two styles of brushes there are things to consider.
a) the water powered brush, will need flowing water and
will it will add water to the top of the panels and run off onto the site surrounding the panels
which may freeze and cause more of an issue on the roof, so review the run off issue in freezing weather. b) the 24v brush will not need water so its easier to deploy in the cold, the battery and motor will lose efficiency below 30 degrees
Both Brushes will move the snow pretty quickly to about a foot, above that an initial clearing of the accumulation first. Other factors that would impact any snow removal 1) where does the snow get pushed? 2) would the pushed snow are become higher than the edge of the panel, causing the need to lift the show above the top of the pile? 3) does the snow accumulation impact the operators ability to work around the panels or setup the system
