April 26, 2022
This is a self-propelled, console-controlled system that can clean up to 400 kW/hour and represents a major step forward for the company, providing greater competitiveness and an expansion of its services.
Alterna Energía’s Control Centre monitors the status of its photovoltaic plants worldwide and provides real-time information on their condition and activity.
Alterna Energía, a company specialising in photovoltaic self-consumption for businesses, has introduced an automated arm for cleaning photovoltaic installations manufactured in Europe. It is a self-propelled system driven by a vehicle that can clean up to 400 kW/hour on the ground, whether on fixed structures or with solar trackers. In addition, it features a hydraulic positioning system and sensors that allow the friction roller to apply the optimal force depending on the level of soiling, and it limits water consumption to 0.2 litres/m2.
Located at the Huelva photovoltaic plant, this automated and compact system represents a major step forward for Alterna Energía, translating into greater competitiveness in the market and an expansion of its services. “With this addition of technology, Alterna Energía expands its range of services for our clients and for any company that has a photovoltaic plant. We maintain that a comprehensive, tailored maintenance service not only improves the production ratios of photovoltaic assets, but is also critical to extending their service life.” explains Esther Morlanes, Director of Alterna Energía.
This improvement is also linked to the growth the sector is experiencing and to the objective and need to optimise the cleaning of installations. In this regard, Esther Morlanes states that “cleaning is an essential activity within the maintenance plan and must be carried out with maximum efficiency and in the shortest possible time. Having this system in our company allows us to respond quickly to market developments and therefore to our clients’ needs”.
Real-time visibility into the condition of installations
Alterna Energía has a Control Centre where it centralises the maintenance of all installations worldwide. The objective of this control system is to minimise response time to incidents and maximise plant output through daily analysis and optimisation proposals.
In addition, a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is included to control the execution of the maintenance plan, closely linked to the control centre. The objective is for both Alterna Energía and its clients to have real-time visibility into the status of their installations and the activities that will be carried out in the near future or that are currently in progress.
About Alterna Energía
Alterna Energía is a company specialising in photovoltaic self-consumption for businesses. With more than 15 years of experience in the sector, it positions itself as the trusted partner for companies and institutions in the development of comprehensive photovoltaic self-consumption solutions. Thanks to this collaboration, companies can reduce their energy costs and environmental impact while maximising the return on their investment. The company has a control centre at its facilities in El Prat de Llobregat, from where it monitors all of its clients’ installations, thus offering a first-class service. Alterna Energía currently maintains a total of 300 MW across around 200 installations in Spain, Portugal, and Mexico.
Alterna Energía stands out for its commitment to customers and the quality of its services, with a comprehensive service offering covering everything from engineering design to construction, commissioning, maintenance, and permits management and legalisation.
