Uncompromised Solar Harvesting
CHALLENGE: Environmental fouling
degrades static, passive solar harvesting
In austere and extreme environments, tactical solar arrays rapidly accumulate dust, dirt, and sand.
Passive solar systems fail in these conditions because environmental fouling drastically reduces energy harvesting efficiency, forcing soldiers to divert attention to manually clean panels.
THE DFM SOLUTION:
Patented retractable solar arrays with autonomous self-cleaning
The NanoGridX solves environmental fouling through its patented retractable solar array.
The system features specialized self-cleaning surfaces designed to sustain high efficiency even in the harshest terrains.
Driven by intelligent automation, the 1.1 kWp solar array can autonomously deploy and retract based on environmental conditions. This capability not only protects the panels during extreme weather events but also leverages the retraction mechanism to clear debris.
By integrating self-cleaning properties directly into the modular cassette design, DFM ensures that the system delivers sustained, peak energy output without requiring manual maintenance or intervention from field personnel.
