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Yogesh Kudale, Co-Founder and CEO of TAYPRO
Q. India is facing a dual challenge of scaling solar capacity while managing acute water scarcity. How does TAYPRO’s waterless cleaning technology specifically bridge the gap between energy production and water conservation?
Yogesh Kudale: India’s solar expansion must not come at the cost of water resources. At TAYPRO, our fully autonomous, waterless robotic cleaning systems eliminate the need for approx. 77 Cr+ litres of water annually that is generally essential in manual cleaning. TAYPRO helps solar plants maintain their peak generation capacity by ensuring consistent, dust-free panels. Our operations also support sustainable water management, making large-scale solar truly aligned with India’s environmental priorities.
Q. Many developers worry about the long-term impact of robotics on module health. What engineering measures has TAYPRO taken to ensure your brushes don’t degrade the Anti-Reflective Coating (ARC) over a 25-year lifecycle?
Yogesh Kudale: Module safety has been a priority for the design principle for TAYPRO. Our robots use specially engineered microfiber brushes with controlled pressure systems. These systems glide over panels without stressing the glass surface or ARC layer of the solar panels. Extensive field testing across multiple solar plants confirms that the cleaning action remains gentle yet effective. TAYPRO has received compatibility approvals from Tier-1 module manufacturers including Goldi, Saatvik, Premier Energies, RenewSys, Future Solar, and LONGiwith testing confirming that TAYPRO’s cleaning technology maintains module integrity with only ~0.34% Pmax deviation over a 25-year lifecycle.
Q. With the push for ‘Make in India’ stronger than ever, how much of TAYPRO’s supply chain is localized, and how does this affect your ability to compete with lower-cost international robotic alternatives?
Yogesh Kudale: TAYPRO strongly aligns with the Make in India vision. A significant portion of our mechanical components, electronics, and assembly processes is localised within India. This gives us tighter quality control and faster customisation for Indian conditions. It has reduced logistical costs. In our market, the international alternatives may appear cheaper. However, our localised supply chain allows us to deliver durable systems with stronger after-sales support. It also allows long-term operational reliability.
Q. Your systems are described as ‘AI-driven.’ Could you explain how your robots use real-time data to decide when to clean, rather than just following a fixed schedule?
Yogesh Kudale: Our robots move beyond fixed cleaning schedules by integrating AI-driven decision logic. Sensors and operational data track environmental factors such as dust accumulation patterns, panel performance deviations and weather conditions. The system analyses this information in real time to determine the optimal cleaning cycle. This ensures panels are cleaned precisely when efficiency begins to drop. It also maximises energy output while minimising unnecessary robotic activity.
Q. In massive utility-scale plants where manual supervision is impossible, how does your mesh networking technology ensure that a fleet of 500+ robots remains synchronized in areas with zero cellular connectivity?
Yogesh Kudale: Cellular connectivity is generally limited or unavailable in large solar installations. TAYPRO robots operate through a robust mesh networking architecture. Each robot forms a self-healing network by communicating with nearby units. It shares commands and operational data across the fleet. This decentralised communication ensures that even fleets with more than 500 robots remain synchronised, coordinated, and operational. 
Q. From an O&M (Operations & Maintenance) perspective, what is the typical ‘Payback Period’ for a developer switching from manual labor to TAYPRO’s automated solutions?
Yogesh Kudale: Most developers see a payback period of roughly two to three years from an operations and maintenance perspective when switching to automated cleaning. The savings come from reduced labour costs and the elimination of water usage. It also provides consistent panel cleanliness that improves energy yield. Over the lifespan of a solar plant, this translates into significantly higher revenue compared to traditional manual cleaning methods.
Q. Dust composition varies wildly from the deserts of Rajasthan to the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu. How has TAYPRO customized its brush and vacuum technology to handle different types of ‘sticky’ or abrasive soil?
The diverse geographies in India present very different soiling challenges. TAYPRO has designed adaptable brush materials and suction mechanisms to tackle both fine desert dust and heavier, sticky coastal particles. Our engineering team continuously studies local soil compositions. Based on this, the system adjusts brush density, rotation speed and vacuum efficiency accordingly. This ensures effective cleaning performance without abrasion, regardless of regional environmental conditions.
Q. Looking at the roadmap for 2026 and beyond, do you envision TAYPRO’s robots evolving from ‘cleaning tools’ into ‘diagnostic tools’—perhaps incorporating thermal imaging to detect hotspots?
Absolutely. Our vision for TAYPRO extends well beyond cleaning. We see our robotic platforms transforming into intelligent diagnostic systems as we move toward 2026 and beyond. With integrated advanced sensors like thermal imaging and performance analytics, these robots could identify hotspots and panel degradation. They can also find early system faults while performing routine cleaning. This feature transforms them into mobile health-monitoring tools for solar plants.
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