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					</table><p>Robotic solar module cleaning equipment supplier <a href="https://www.leapting.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LEAPTING</a> has signed an agreement with <a href="https://waareertl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Waaree Renewables</a> to deploy over 2,000 water-free, fully automatic solar module cleaning robots for three solar projects in Rajasthan with a total capacity of 1.2 GW.</p>
<p>The solar systems will be mounted on two-in-portrait fixed-tilt mounting structures.</p>
<p>LEAPTING will deploy its G1 automatic solar module cleaning robots. The company claims this model is optimized for tracker-based solar projects, offers high cleaning efficiency, has low operating and maintenance costs, and has been proven in dusty, high-temperature environments.</p>
<p>In December 2025, LEAPTING <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/leapting-to-supply-module-cleaning-robots-for-adanis-2-gw-solar-project" target="_blank" rel="noopener">signed</a> an agreement with Adani Solar to provide its G1 cleaning robots and integrated intelligent cleaning service systems for Adani Group’s 2 GW solar project.</p>
<p>In the same month, LEAPTING <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/leapting-secures-1-gw-solar-module-cleaning-robot-order-from-renew" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secured</a> an order from ReNew Power to supply automatic solar module cleaning robots for more than 1 GW of capacity across two utility-scale solar projects in India. LEAPTING will supply around 2,500 G1 robots for the two projects combined.</p>
<p>In November, LEAPTING <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/leapting-to-supply-module-cleaning-robots-to-blupines-solar-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secured</a> a contract with renewable solutions provider BluPine Energy to supply 662 units of its G1 2P fully automatic cleaning robots. The cleaning robots will be deployed in two 100 MW solar projects in Radhanpur, Gujarat. They have a modular design for easy maintenance and remote control via long-range/4 G wireless communication technology, capable of cleaning up to 4,000㎡ per hour.</p>
<p>In the same month, LEAPTING announced that it is progressively shipping 2,700 G1 robots to a 750 MW Indian solar project.</p>
<p>According to Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard 2025 report, LEAPTING <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/robotic-solar-module-cleaning-equipment-market-leaders-in-1h-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">emerged</a> as one of the top five robotic solar module cleaning equipment suppliers to the Indian solar market in 2024. The company held a 9.8% market share in the robotic solar module cleaning equipment supplier industry.</p>
<p>Robotic solar module cleaning equipment suppliers believe that automating module cleaning can potentially help consumers <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/robotic-solar-module-cleaning-is-six-times-cheaper-than-traditional-means" target="_blank" rel="noopener">save</a> six times more than traditional module cleaning methods.</p>


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					</table><p>Robotic solar module cleaning equipment supplier, <a href="https://www.leapting.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LEAPTING</a>, has signed an agreement with <a href="https://www.adanisolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adani Solar</a> to provide its Automatic G1 Cleaning Robots and integrated intelligent cleaning service systems for Adani Group’s 2 GW solar project.</p>
<p>LEAPTING said its G1 cleaning robots offer multiple features, including fully automatic, unmanned operation, water-free dry-cleaning technology, optimization for tracker-based solar plants, high cleaning efficiency, low operating and maintenance costs, and operation in dusty and high-temperature environments.</p>
<p>The company has deployed its intelligent cleaning robot solutions for 7 GW of Adani’s solar projects so far.</p>
<p>Recently, LEAPTING <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/leapting-secures-1-gw-solar-module-cleaning-robot-order-from-renew" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secured</a> an order from ReNew Power to supply automatic solar module cleaning robots for more than 1 GW of capacity across two utility-scale solar projects in India. LEAPTING will supply around 2,500 G1 robots for the two projects combined.</p>
<p>In November this year, LEAPTING <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/leapting-to-supply-module-cleaning-robots-to-blupines-solar-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secured</a> a contract with renewable solutions provider BluPine Energy to supply 662 units of its G1 2P fully automatic cleaning robots. The cleaning robots will be deployed in two 100 MW solar projects in Radhanpur, Gujarat. They have a modular design for easy maintenance and remote control via long-range/4 G wireless communication technology, capable of cleaning up to 4,000㎡ per hour.</p>
<p>In the same month, LEAPTING announced that it is progressively shipping 2,700 G1 robots to a 750 MW Indian solar project.</p>
<p>According to Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard 2025 report, LEAPTING <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/robotic-solar-module-cleaning-equipment-market-leaders-in-1h-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">emerged</a> as one of the top five robotic solar module cleaning equipment suppliers to the Indian solar market in 2024. LEAPTING held a 9.8% market share in the robotic solar module cleaning equipment supplier industry.</p>
<p>Robotic solar module cleaning equipment suppliers believe that automating module cleaning can potentially help consumers <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/robotic-solar-module-cleaning-is-six-times-cheaper-than-traditional-means" target="_blank" rel="noopener">save</a> six times more than traditional module cleaning methods.</p>
<p>Robotic cleaning enhances the performance of solar panels and energy output. This method proves more effective than manual water-based cleaning, ensuring higher module efficiency. Periodic removal of dust and corrosive substances helps modules extend their lifespan and optimize generation.</p>


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					</table><p>Enfros Solutions, Himalayan Solar, Stockwell Solar, and Sesola Power Projects <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/enfros-stockwell-himalayan-sesola-win-secis-6-25-mw-rooftop-solar-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">won</a> 5.8 MW of the 6.25 MW capacity auctioned by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to set up rooftop solar projects across nine government institutions in six states. Enfros Solutions has cumulatively won 3.2 MW across four rooftop projects at a tariff of ₹3.34 (~$0.0369)/kWh each. Enfros won a 350 kW rooftop project at the Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar; a 1 MW project at the Central University of Punjab, Bhatinda; an 860 kW project at the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar; and a 960 kW project at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology. Himalayan Solar won a 1.5 MW rooftop project at the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, at a tariff of ₹ 3.69 (~$0.0408)/kWh.</p>
<p>Enfros Solutions, Solar Optimised Line, Arka Sustainable Energy Solutions, and Kalpana Construction Company <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/enfros-solar-optimised-arka-kalpana-construction-win-secis-3-8-mw-solar-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">won</a> SECI auction to set up 3,850 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects across six educational institute campuses in New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, and Meghalaya. Enfros Solutions secured the bid to develop a 1,000 kW project at the Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, along with a 240 kW installation at the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya in Bhopal, both awarded at a tariff of ₹3.04 (~$0.0336)/kWh. Solar Optimised Line emerged as the winning bidder for a 700 kW project at the Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, with a quoted tariff of ₹3.85 (~$0.0425)/kWh.</p>
<p>Three companies have <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/unique-ingsol-stockwell-win-secis-2-8-mw-rooftop-solar-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secured</a> 2.8 MW of the 4.5 MW capacity auctioned by SECI for rooftop solar projects at educational institutions across Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Assam, and Manipur. The tender was issued on April 1, 2025. Only 2,825 kW of the tendered 4.5 MW was awarded. Unique Sun Power won 1 MW of capacity for the rooftop solar project at the Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, at a tariff of ₹3.49 (~$0.0386)/kWh. It also secured 900 kW for the project at the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, Bihar, at the same tariff. Ingsol won a capacity of 400 kW for the rooftop solar project at the Indian Institute of Management, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, at a tariff of ₹3.82 (~$0.0422)/kWh.</p>
<p>The Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/meghalaya-issues-draft-renewable-energy-tariff-determination-rules" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued</a> draft rules laying down the terms and conditions for tariff determination for power generated from renewable energy sources. The rules will remain in force until March 31, 2028. Stakeholders must send their objections/comments within 15 days. The draft Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff for Generation from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations 2025 applies to all grid-connected renewable energy projects whose power procurement tariffs must be determined by the Commission. It covers wind, solar, floating solar, solar thermal, renewable hybrid projects, and renewable energy with storage projects.</p>
<p>The Central Transmission Utility of India <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ctuil-issues-draft-rules-for-changing-renewable-energy-source-for-ists-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">released</a> a draft procedure for renewable energy developers seeking to change the declared energy source of their projects after receiving connectivity to the interstate transmission system (ISTS). The draft procedure follows the provisions of the CERC Connectivity and GNA Regulations, 2022. It applies to solar, wind, hybrid, and storage projects seeking to modify their source composition without altering the connectivity quantum. Stakeholders can submit their comments by December 27, 2025. The procedure covers projects that already possess ISTS connectivity and now wish to shift from solar to wind, convert to a hybrid configuration, or add or remove storage.</p>
<p>REC Power Development and Consultancy <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/recpdcl-tenders-765-kv-project-to-evacuate-4-gw-renewables-in-maharashtra" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued</a> a request for proposal to select a transmission service provider to build, own, operate, and transfer a 765/400/220 kV AIS intrastate transmission project at Balsane in Dhule, Maharashtra. This project is planned to evacuate bulk power from projects with a renewable energy potential of 3-4 GW. The creation of the 765 kV network will strengthen the interconnection of ISTS and InSTS networks and enhance power transmission capacity. Bids must be submitted by February 9, 2026. Bids will be opened on the same day. The scope of work entails the design, engineering, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of the transmission project. It also involves providing operation and maintenance services for 35 years.</p>
<p>Waaree Energies <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/waarees-n-type-solar-module-plant-in-gujarat-expands-to-3-gw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">commissioned</a> an additional 1.5 GW of high-efficiency N-type module manufacturing lines at its plant in Samakhiali, Kutch, in Gujarat. Waaree has commissioned two 750 MW module manufacturing lines, raising the manufacturing plant’s production capacity to 3 GW. The company’s total solar module manufacturing capacity stands at 22.3 GW globally, comprising 19.7 GW in India and 2.6 GW in the U.S. It has a solar cell manufacturing capacity of 5.4 GW. In October 2025, Waaree commenced commercial operations at its 950 MW solar module manufacturing plant in the Navsari district of Gujarat. In April 2025, the company announced plans for a 3 GW manufacturing facility in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, or another location.</p>
<p>Robotic solar module cleaning equipment supplier, LEAPTING, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/leapting-secures-1-gw-solar-module-cleaning-robot-order-from-renew" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secured</a> an order from ReNew Power to supply automatic solar module cleaning robots for more than 1 GW of capacity across two utility-scale solar projects in India. ReNew Power has finalized the agreement for the cleaning robots covering a 609 MW project in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, and a 420 MW project in Bhadla, Rajasthan. Both installations are designed with single-axis tracker systems. The deployment of LEAPTING’s G1 Automatic Solar Module Cleaning Robots will support stable module cleaning operations and improve generation efficiency. LEAPTING will supply around 2,500 G1 robots for the two projects combined.</p>
<p>Engineering, procurement, and construction company, Soleos Solar Energy, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/soleos-solar-energy-raises-%E2%82%B91-billion-in-gvfl-led-funding-round/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secured</a> $12 million (~₹1.07 billion) in funding from venture capital firm Gujarat Venture Finance. The investment round was joined by Tipsons Group, Navin Dalmia, a few family offices, and several of its existing investors. The funding will be utilized to support Soleos’ development pipeline, priority project construction, and the scale-up of its solar-plus-storage and group captive projects. The capital infusion will also advance the company’s transition toward round-the-clock renewable energy solutions. Soleos Solar’s offerings include turnkey solar power solutions across commercial and industrial rooftop installations, ground-mounted solar projects, and solar parks.</p>
<p>Fuel-guzzling jet aircraft engines are not usually <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/jet-engine-maker-safran-banks-on-solar-to-cut-energy-bills-carbon-footprint" target="_blank" rel="noopener">associated</a> with renewable energy. However, as industries worldwide increasingly shift towards alternative energy sources to power their operations, jet engine manufacturers too have joined this movement. French aircraft components manufacturer, Safran, which focuses primarily on producing jet engines, is no exception. The company is installing a 2 MW rooftop solar project at its premises at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, Telangana. Jaipur-based renewable energy engineering, procurement, and construction company, Hyper Green Renewable Energy, will be installing the solar panels for Safran. Safran is installing the solar project to reduce its carbon emissions, lower power costs, and become energy-independent.</p>
<p>It’s not just big commercial and industrial companies that are <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/rooftop-solar-delivers-real-returns-for-ahmedabad-housing-complex" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reaping</a> the benefits of switching to solar. Housing complexes with large rooftop spaces are increasingly installing solar systems to reduce their electricity bills. Binori Moneta in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is an example. This residential development is saving ₹260,000 (~$2,892) annually after it installed a 20-kW rooftop solar system. The installation caters to 90% of the housing complex’s common area power needs. Gujarat-based rooftop installer, Perfect Renewtech, set up the project in June 2025. Ankit Ramoliya, Founder and Director at Perfect Renewtech, said the housing complex with 25-28 apartments had ample unused rooftop space, making it ideal for a solar installation.</p>
<p>Italy’s energy management agency, the Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE), <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/italy-awards-1-1-gw-solar-projects-under-fer-x-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">awarded</a> 1,100 MW of solar projects under Italy’s Fonti di Energia Rinnovabile X Transitory program, a competitive auction aligned with the Net Zero Industry Act, with 88 projects securing contracts. GSE awarded the projects at an average price of €66.37 (~$77.88)/MWh, calculated as a weighted value based on assigned capacity, corresponding to an average discount of 27.69%. The highest award price recorded across the winning bids is €73 (~$85.65)/MWh. Bidders submitted 157 applications for a cumulative capacity of 1,846 MW, from which 88 were selected. Four projects have a capacity of over 50 MW each, while 13 have a capacity between 10 MW and 50 MW. The rest have a capacity of below 10 MW.</p>
<p>The capital cost for long-duration (four hours or more) utility-scale battery energy storage systems in markets outside China and the U.S. <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/long-duration-utility-scale-bess-project-cost-drops-to-125-kwh-ember" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reached</a> roughly $125/kWh by October 2025, according to a recent report by Ember. This cost reflects a split of around $75 for core equipment and about $50 for installation, engineering, and grid connection. Such reductions translate into a levelized cost of storage (LCOS) of $65/MWh for large, contracted projects. This figure represents the cost of moving one megawatt-hour of electricity from one time to another. However, this LCOS excludes the cost of charging electricity, thereby isolating the true cost of storage infrastructure. Core equipment prices fell by about 40% in 2024 compared with 2023. Provisional data and tender results suggest another significant drop in 2025.</p>


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					</table><p>Robotic solar module cleaning equipment supplier, <a href="https://www.leapting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LEAPTING</a>, has secured an order from <a href="https://www.renew.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ReNew Power</a> to supply automatic solar module cleaning robots for more than 1 GW of capacity across two utility-scale solar projects in India.</p>
<p>ReNew Power has finalized the agreement for the cleaning robots covering a 609 MW project in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, and a 420 MW project in Bhadla, Rajasthan.</p>
<p>Both installations are designed with single-axis tracker systems. The deployment of LEAPTING’s G1 Automatic Solar Module Cleaning Robots will support stable module cleaning operations and improve generation efficiency.</p>
<p>LEAPTING will supply around 2,500 G1 robots for the two projects combined. The cleaning systems are being introduced to address persistent operational challenges commonly observed in large solar parks, including high soiling levels, reduced water availability, and harsh environmental conditions.</p>
<p>According to LEAPTING, its G1 robot is designed for large-scale and tracker-based solar plants, featuring fully automatic, unmanned operation and a water-free dry-cleaning mechanism.</p>
<p>Robotic cleaning enhances the performance of solar panels and energy output. It is more effective than manual water-based cleaning, ensuring higher module efficiency.</p>
<p>The system is built to function in high-temperature and dusty environments, ensuring consistent movement along tracker rows and reducing operational disruptions.</p>
<p>In November this year, LEAPTING <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/leapting-to-supply-module-cleaning-robots-to-blupines-solar-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secured</a> a contract with renewable solutions provider BluPine Energy to supply 662 units of its G1 2P fully automatic cleaning robots. The cleaning robots will be deployed in two 100 MW solar projects in Radhanpur, Gujarat. They have a modular design for easy maintenance and remote control via long-range/4 G wireless communication technology, capable of cleaning up to 4,000㎡ per hour.</p>
<p>According to Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard 2025 report, LEAPTING <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/robotic-solar-module-cleaning-equipment-market-leaders-in-1h-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">emerged</a> as one of the top five robotic solar module cleaning equipment suppliers to the Indian solar market in 2024. LEAPTING held a 9.8% market share in the robotic solar module cleaning equipment supplier industry.</p>


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					</table><p>Robotic solar module cleaning equipment supplier, <a href="https://www.leapting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LEAPTING</a>, has secured a contract from renewable solutions provider, <a href="https://blupineenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BluPine Energy,</a> to supply 662 units of its G1 2P fully automatic cleaning robots.</p>
<p>The cleaning robots will be deployed in two 100 MW solar projects in Radhanpur, Gujarat.</p>
<p>The LEAPTING G1 is a waterless cleaning robot designed for solar modules. It features zero-damage cleaning, dust and water resistance, and real-time all-wheel drive for slopes up to 25 degrees.</p>
<p>The cleaning robot features a modular design for easy maintenance and remote control via long-range/4 G wireless communication technology, capable of cleaning up to 4,000㎡ per hour.</p>
<p>LEAPTING provides services in automatic navigation vehicle-mounted cleaning, dry-hanging cleaning, module inspection, and automated component laying.</p>
<p>According to Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard 2025 report, LEAPTING was one of the top five robotic solar module <a href="https://mercomindia.com/top-robotic-solar-module-cleaning-equipment-suppliers-in-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cleaning</a> equipment suppliers to the Indian solar market in 2024. LEAPTING held a 9.8% market share in the robotic solar module cleaning equipment supplier industry.</p>
<p>In September 2025, LEAPTIING signed an agreement to supply dry-hung automated guided cleaning robots and their supporting systems in batches for a 450 MW solar power project in Rajasthan.</p>
<p>Robotic solar module cleaning equipment suppliers believe that automating module cleaning can potentially help consumers <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/robotic-solar-module-cleaning-is-six-times-cheaper-than-traditional-means" target="_blank" rel="noopener">save</a> six times more than traditional module cleaning methods.</p>
<p>Robotic cleaning enhances the performance of solar panels and energy output. This method proves more effective than manual water-based cleaning, ensuring higher module efficiency. Periodic removal of dust and corrosive substances helps modules extend their lifespan and optimize generation.</p>
<p>Speaking at Mercom India’s RE Buyer Seller Meet in Pune, Yogesh Kudale, Chief Executive Officer at Taypro, stated that when customers opt for traditional cleaning, they spend approximately ₹1 (~$0.0116) to ₹1.2 (~$0.014) per module, including water expenses. “However, that cost comes down to ₹0.2 (~$0.002) per module if a customer goes for robotic cleaning.”</p>


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					</table><p><a href="https://taypro.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taypro</a>, <a href="http://www.solbrighttech.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Langfang Sol-Bright New Energy Technology</a>, <a href="https://airtouchsolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Airtouch Solar</a>, <a href="https://vayusolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vayu Solar</a>, and <a href="http://www.leapting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LEAPTING</a> were the top five robotic solar module cleaning equipment suppliers to the Indian solar market in 2024, according to Mercom’s recently released <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/product/mercoms-india-solar-market-leaderboard-cy-2024-market-shares-profiles" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>India Solar Market Leaderboard 2025 </em></a>report.</p>
<p>Taypro led the country’s shipments of robotic solar module cleaning equipment, accounting for 27.5%.</p>
<p>Langfang Sol-Bright New Energy Technology and Airtouch Solar followed, accounting for 18.8% and 13%, respectively. Vayu Solar and LEAPTING rounded off the top five, with 11.1% and 9.8% market shares, respectively.</p>
<p>The top five companies shipped over 80% of the cleaning equipment used in the solar projects during the year.</p>
<p><a href="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Robotic-solar-module-image-for-uploads.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-80249 size-full" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Robotic-solar-module-image-for-uploads.png" alt="Robotic solar module " width="562" height="342" srcset="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Robotic-solar-module-image-for-uploads.png 562w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Robotic-solar-module-image-for-uploads-300x183.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px" /></a></p>
<p>Robotic cleaning enhances the performance of solar panels and energy output. This method proves far more effective than traditional manual water-based cleaning, ensuring higher efficiency of modules. Periodic removal of dust and corrosive substances helps modules extend their lifespan and optimize generation.</p>
<p>In 2024, several entities floated tenders for the comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&amp;M) totaling around 340 MW of ground-mounted and rooftop solar projects. The scope of work of these projects includes regular cleaning of solar modules.</p>
<p>All of the top five robotic cleaning companies experienced a significant year-over-year (YoY) rise in shipments.</p>
<p>In 2024, Taypro supplied its module cleaning equipment to a 360 MW solar project in Rajasthan.</p>
<p>Sol-Bright supplied module cleaning equipment to the 3.5 GW Khavda Solar Project in Gujarat.</p>
<p>Airtouch Solar announced in April 2024 that it had secured a $6 million order from Adani Green Energy (<a href="https://www.adanigreenenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AGEL</a>) to supply robotic dry cleaning equipment in Rajasthan. In October 2024, Airtouch Solar received an order from <a href="https://www.junipergreenenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Juniper Green Energy</a> for the supply and installation of robotic cleaning equipment for a solar project in Rajasthan.</p>
<p>Vayu Solar supplied its module cleaning equipment to a 200 MW solar project in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.</p>
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Top Robotic Solar Module Cleaning Equipment Suppliers in 2024


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					</table><p><a href="http://www.leapting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LEAPTING</a>, <a href="https://vayusolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vayu Solar</a>, <a href="https://airtouchsolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Airtouch Solar</a>, <a href="https://aegeustechnologies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aegeus Technologies</a>, and <a href="http://www.solbrighttech.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Langfang Sol-Bright Photovoltaic Technology</a> were the top five robotic solar module cleaning equipment suppliers to the Indian solar market in the first half (1H) of the calendar year (CY) 2024, according to Mercom’s recently released <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/product/mercoms-india-solar-market-leaderboard-1h-2024-market-shares-profiles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India Solar Market Leaderboard 1H 2024</a> report.</p>
<p>LEAPTING led the country’s robotic solar module cleaning equipment shipments, accounting for 22.5%. Vayu Solar and Airtouch Solar followed, accounting for 20.8% and 16.6% respectively. Aegeus Technologies and Langfang Sol-Bright Photovoltaic Technology rounded off the top five, with 10.1% and 8.4% market shares, respectively.</p>
<p>The top five companies shipped 78.3% of the cleaning equipment used in the country’s solar projects during the first half of the year.</p>
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<p>Robotic solar module cleaning equipment helps maintain the efficiency and performance of the solar modules cost-effectively by removing dust, dirt, bird droppings, and other debris that can accumulate on the surface of solar panels, reducing their ability to absorb sunlight and generate electricity.</p>
<p>LEAPTING’s shipment grew 1,528% compared to 1H 2023. Vayu Solar’s shipments rose 977.1% year-over-year, and in 1H 2024, Vayu Solar supplied its module cleaning equipment to a 200 MW solar project in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.</p>
<p>Shipments by Airtouch Solar were up 900% YoY. Airtouch Solar announced that it had secured a $6 million order from Adani Green Energy (<a href="https://www.adanigreenenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AGEL</a>) to supply robotic dry cleaning equipment for AGEL’s project in Rajasthan.</p>
<p>Aegeus raised an undisclosed amount in 1H 2024 from Caspian Debt for its working capital requirements and business expansion.</p>
<p>Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard report covers the market landscape across the entire supply chain. For the detailed and comprehensive report, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/product/mercoms-india-solar-market-leaderboard-1h-2024-market-shares-profiles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.</p>
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