SolarCleano G1; Credit: SolarCleano

On Tuesday 13 January 2026, SolarCleano, a Luxembourg-based provider of robotic solutions for solar panel maintenance, announced the launch of the SolarCleano G1, a new cleaning machine designed to meet complex technical constraints at the Cestas solar park in France, built by a consortium led by Eiffage and Schneider Electric, and operated by Neoen.

With the G1, SolarCleano said it is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in solar operations and maintenance (O&M), demonstrating its ability to "design, engineer and deliver fully bespoke robotic solutions for the most demanding solar installations worldwide."

According to the company, the SolarCleano G1 is not an incremental product upgrade but the result of an "exceptional engineering challenge". It was developed for a utility-scale solar power plant facing unprecedented constraints in terms of layout, dimensions, accessibility, safety and operational requirements. Where conventional technologies reached their limits, SolarCleano said it chose a different approach, starting from a blank page. "The G1 perfectly reflects our DNA. When a project appears impossible, we make it achievable," the company stated.

The G1 has been purpose-built to operate on very large photovoltaic installations, combining "precision, robustness and reliability under highly demanding conditions". Every mechanical, electronic and functional element has reportedly been developed to address site-specific constraints while maintaining high performance standards and supporting low-carbon operational objectives.

With the introduction of the G1, SolarCleano aims to reinforce its positioning as more than a robot manufacturer, instead acting as a technology partner capable of "delivering unique, high-impact solutions for landmark solar projects".

According to SolarCleano, the G1 opens new perspectives for photovoltaic plants with non-standard configurations and further strengthens its role in supporting developers, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors and asset owners on ambitious utility-scale projects.