What does SolarOptim do?

SolarOptim develops robotic solar panel cleaning solutions for utility-scale solar farms. The company offers adaptable robots and Robots-as-a-Service cleaning to restore power production while minimizing water usage and creating local employment.

Where is SolarOptim located?

SolarOptim is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

How many employees does SolarOptim have?

SolarOptim has approximately 10-50 employees.

When was SolarOptim founded?

SolarOptim was founded in 2014.

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SolarOptim

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

SolarPrivate

Founded 201410-50 employees

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Founded in 2014, SolarOptim is a private headquartered in Sydney, Australia with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar.

Founded in 2014, SolarOptim specializes in robotic cleaning systems designed to remove soiling from photovoltaic solar panels at utility scale. The company's flagship products—the RB1 and RB4 robotic washers—feature rotating nylon brushes adaptable to various panel sizes (1900-2500mm) and terrain conditions. SolarOptim operates through two business models: direct equipment sales and Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS), where customers subscribe to scheduled cleaning on a per-panel basis. The company addresses critical challenges in solar farm operations: power production losses from soiling, water scarcity in remote locations, labor shortages, and environmental sustainability. Products are engineered for terrain compatibility, including navigation over drainage ditches and tracker drive shafts that restrict heavy equipment access. The founders, Chris and Carrie Nystrom, bring 25 years of experience in industrial cleaning and robotic systems. SolarOptim has been field-tested across Australia, Canada, and the USA and partners with regional cleaning companies for service delivery.

Solar panel cleaningRobotic solutionsO&M servicesWater optimizationUtility-scale solar

Headquarters

Sydney, Australia

Founded

2014

Employees

10-50

Company Type

Private