Wind-driven tech powers solar panel dust removal without external electricity

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 22, 2025

Through a joint effort with Dr. Wanchul Seung at Samsung Electronics' Global Technology Research division, Professor Juhyuck Lee and his team at the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST have developed a self-powered system for cleaning solar panels. The innovation combines wind energy with electrodynamic screen (EDS) technology, eliminating the need for external power sources.