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How are some solar farms keeping their panels clean?

Answer: With robots

In a past Question of the Day, it was pointed out that the energy savings gained by cleaning solar panels isn’t worth the cost. But with advances in robotics, and the dropping costs of robots like the ones featured in this New York Times article, keeping solar panels clean may become a normal occurrence.