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SunBrush mobil - Pioniere der Solarreinigung

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SunBrush mobil - pioneers of solar cleaning in the Allgäu region

Have you ever thought about the fact that a photovoltaic system should also be cleaned, as otherwise there is a risk of yield losses due to bird droppings, dust and other soiling? Frequent precipitation is an additional burden on your solar system. SunBrush mobil increases yields, maintains modules and preserves their performance!

From challenge to innovation in the Allgäu: The birth of the SunBrush mobile

The success story of SunBrush mobil began in the idyllic Lachen in the Allgäu. The idea arose from a challenge when, in the winter of 2008, heavy snowfall made the photovoltaic system of Franz Ehleuter, founder and owner of SunBrush mobil, almost non-productive despite intense sunlight. On his local farm, he developed the first SunBrush, an innovative solar cleaning system that is used to remove dirt, bird droppings and dust from modules.

Originally designed as a stationary cleaning device for smooth surfaces, Ehleuter quickly recognized the need to make the invention mobile so that it could be installed on existing agricultural vehicles. This pivot makes it possible to operate solar parks more efficiently and quickly convinced the entire industry as well as renowned manufacturers of solar modules.

SunBrush Trackflex

Today, SunBrush mobil GmbH supplies photovoltaic system operators worldwide; the Allgäu solar cleaning devices are even valued in desert areas because of their flexibility. The SunBrush mobil cleaning systems enable not only wet but also dry cleaning and are also extremely water-saving. This increases yields and extends the lifespan of photovoltaic systems. “Imagine you buy a new car. Then it's clear that if you take care of your beloved car, you'll enjoy it for much longer and you'll retain its value for longer," says Maximilian Happ, Deputy Manager at SunBrush mobil.

Despite its global distribution, production is still carried out regionally in the Allgäu, where a dedicated team of developers works every day to create future-oriented solutions. The visionary Franz Ehleuter is still passionate about his local customers and listening. He uses this direct feedback to build new and further developments on the three principles of safe and efficient solutions, ease of use and adaptability to local conditions.

Patented precision: The unique cleaning system from SunBrush mobile

The patented SunBrush mobil system consists of three units: a joystick for easy control, a swiveling brush roller specially developed for glass cleaning and the patented WashTronic, which enables automatic level adjustment on uneven terrain. The SunBrush mobile can be used universally for solar cleaning, such as PV outdoor and rooftop systems and other smooth surfaces. If the surfaces and modules are to be wet cleaned, a water tank can be placed on the rear of the vehicle.

SunBrush Trackflex bei der Reinigung

The highlight: It can be operated hydraulically with almost every commercially available tractor, excavator, telehandler, etc. Franz Ehleuter and his development team try to implement every customer request regarding the carrier vehicle in a technically sensible manner.

Sustainability in the DNA: SunBrush mobile and Hydro Extrusion as partners in the green transition

When it comes to its supplier strategy, SunBrush mobil attaches great importance to sustainability and the same values. One goal of the young company is that all suppliers (where possible) come from the DACH region. The sustainability strategy of its suppliers is also important for SunBrush mobil. Because they themselves have several of their own photovoltaic systems that generate all of the electricity for their location. It therefore quickly became clear that they would choose the more sustainable Hydro Low-Carbon Aluminum in order to minimize their ecological footprint.

Detailaufnahme vom SunBrush Trackflex

The collaboration between SunBrush mobil and Hydro is only around 3 ½ years old. But a trusting partnership already exists. Hydro produces two different profiles for SunBrush mobile: the support tube with integrated water channel and nozzle and the brush tube. At first only the brush tube was produced by Hydro.

“There was no question that we would also have the second profile produced at Hydro and develop it together,” says Mr. Happ.

Hydro's expertise was crucial in the development of the second profile, which was a new development. Thanks to the support of the Hydro experts, SunBrush was able to create a customized profile on the move that perfectly suits their requirements.

The success story of SunBrush mobil and the partnership with Hydro show how innovative technologies and sustainable collaboration can go hand in hand. Both companies share the values ​​of regionality, quality and environmental awareness and their collaboration helps to promote clean energy production worldwide.

SunBrush mobil GmbH
Am Bahnhof 14
87760 Lachen
www.sunbrushmobil.com

Extruded profiles Photovoltaics Hydro REDUXA

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