TALOS
TALOS seeks to optimise untapped water surfaces, such as lakes, reservoirs, and seas, for solar energy production, contributing to the EU’s renewable energy goals.
SolarCleano is making waves for an European project.
The Project
TALOS, a European Union–funded initiative, is at the forefront of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, revolutionising both solar photovoltaic (PV) energy and agricultural sectors. The TALOS solutions span across various applications, including land-based systems, floating PV (FPV), and agrivoltaics (AgriPV).
The project focuses on testing and advancing floating solar platforms that can be deployed on water bodies, utilising untapped water surfaces to produce green energy and contribute to global sustainability goals.
Its mission is built on a the integration of advanced technological solutions in the photovoltaic sector is key to driving progress and contributing to a brighter future.
The project takes place from 2023 to 2026 and represents an investment of 10.500.000€.
The Objectives
1
Design and test floating solar systems for water-based environments.
2
Evaluate performance compared to traditional solar systems.
3
Develop maintenance and cleaning solutions for floating solar panels.
Our contribution
As part of the project, SolarCleano is developing an innovative robotic cleaning solution tailored for floating solar panels. These panels face unique operational challenges in water-based environments, making maintenance difficult and costly. SolarCleano’s autonomous robotic systems ensure optimal performance by removing dirt, algae, and debris, improving energy output while reducing the need for human intervention.
Our solution
Central to SolarCleano’s contribution is an adaptation of the F1 robot, engineered specifically for floating platforms. This prototype integrates autonomous capabilities such as gap crossing, docking, charging and row selection. A fully automated docking and charging station ensures continuous operation.