When building photovoltaic power stations in arid areas, cleaning and maintenance face the dual challenges of water scarcity and high operation and maintenance costs. How to achieve component cleaning through efficient water-saving technology while ensuring the long-term benefits of the power station has become the focus of the industry. Shandong Yunjie Cleaning Equipment Co., Ltd. is deeply involved in the field of photovoltaic cleaning. Its customized cleaning solutions jointly launched by the “XYT” brand provide new ideas for power stations in arid areas.
In arid environments, traditional high-pressure water washing modes are prone to waste water resources. The XYT series of low-water-consumption cleaning equipment developed by Shandong Yunjie uses an atomized spray and circulating filtration system, which saves more than 40% of water compared to conventional equipment. This technology reduces ineffective spraying by precisely controlling water pressure and coverage. Combined with the flexible brush design of “XYT”, it can simultaneously remove stubborn sand and dust without damaging the surface of the components, which is especially suitable for power stations in the northwest where sand and dust are frequent.
The application of water-saving technology needs to take into account both initial investment and long-term benefits. Taking a 50MW Gobi power station as an example, after introducing Shandong Yunjie’s XYT water-saving system, the annual water consumption was reduced by 60%, the cleaning frequency was extended from once a month to once a quarter, and the operation and maintenance labor costs were reduced simultaneously. The “XYT” lightweight mobile cleaning platform further reduces equipment energy consumption, so that the average annual power generation loss rate of the power station is stably controlled within 5%, and the investment payback period is shortened by about 1.2 years.
Power stations in arid areas need to establish a “dynamic cleaning mechanism” combined with seasonal wind and sand intensity adjustment plans. For example, XYT high-frequency local cleaning is used in the windy season, and a large-scale low-water consumption mode is switched in the non-windy season. Shandong Yunjie recommends that power stations combine water-saving equipment with operation and maintenance training, and the modular design of “XYT” facilitates the rapid adaptation of equipment to different terrains and reduces the difficulty of transformation.
As the photovoltaic industry expands into arid regions, the balance between water conservation and cost reduction has become the core of sustainable development. Shandong Yunjie Cleaning Equipment Co., Ltd. and “XYT” provide power stations with a cleaning path that is both environmentally friendly and economical through technical collaboration and scenario-based services, helping photovoltaic energy to release higher value in water-scarce environments.