| Supplier Experience | At least 3 years of experience in solar-panel cleaning equipment or related industrial brushes | Experienced suppliers are more likely to understand panel coatings, delicate surfaces, logistics, and field maintenance requirements. | Company profile, product history, project references, and export records with sensitive details removed | High |
| Brush Material | Soft, non-abrasive bristles suitable for photovoltaic glass; common options include nylon or flagged synthetic fibers | Bristle hardness, shape, and contamination control affect the risk of scratching or leaving residue on module surfaces. | Material specification, bristle hardness information, sample brush, and panel-surface compatibility test | High |
| Brush Width | Approximately 30–100 cm, selected according to panel layout and operator capacity | A wider head can improve productivity, while a narrower head is easier to control around frames, gaps, and restricted areas. | Dimensional drawing, working-width tolerance, replacement-head dimensions, and product photographs | Medium |
| Pole Reach | Common telescopic configurations range from about 3 m to 12 m; larger systems may require specialist handling | The correct reach reduces ladder use and improves access to roof-mounted or elevated arrays. | Collapsed and extended lengths, pole material, locking method, weight, and safe-use instructions | Medium |
| Water System Compatibility | Compatibility with purified-water systems, hose connections, and the buyer’s operating pressure range | De-ionized or low-mineral water can reduce spotting, but the brush must match the available pump, hose, and connector system. | Inlet size, recommended flow and pressure, connector standards, hose routing, and water-use instructions | High |
| Cleaning Productivity | Supplier must provide a measured area-per-hour result under defined conditions rather than an unsupported headline claim | Actual output depends on dirt type, panel angle, water quality, operator skill, weather, and equipment setup. | Standardized test method, panel area cleaned, soil condition, water consumption, and operator count | High |
| Product Safety | Clear instructions for electrical safety, wet-area operation, slip prevention, and work-at-height procedures | Solar arrays may remain electrically energized in daylight, and wet cleaning introduces additional slip and equipment risks. | Risk assessment, user manual, warning labels, training materials, and applicable conformity documentation | High |
| Replacement Parts | Brush heads, couplers, hoses, seals, clamps, and pole sections should be available separately | Replaceable components reduce downtime and the total cost of ownership. | Parts catalogue, prices, stock policy, lead times, interchangeability details, and service procedure | High |
| Quality Management | Documented incoming-material checks, assembly inspection, and final functional testing | A repeatable quality process helps control dimensional variation, loose bristles, leaking fittings, and premature wear. | Quality manual, inspection checklist, batch records, defect-handling procedure, and sample inspection report | High |
| Shipping and Packaging | Moisture-resistant packaging, protected bristles, export-ready labeling, and documented carton dimensions | Long poles and brush heads can be damaged or deformed during international transport if poorly packed. | Packing specification, gross and net weights, carton dimensions, loading photos, and shipping terms | Medium |
| Warranty and Support | Written warranty terms, defined exclusions, response times, and an accessible technical-support channel | Clear after-sales terms make it easier to resolve defects, obtain parts, and maintain operational continuity. | Warranty certificate, service-level terms, claims process, training options, and support contact details | High |
| Commercial Terms | Compare total landed cost, minimum order quantity, sample fees, payment terms, and delivery time | The lowest unit price may not be the lowest total cost after freight, spare parts, testing, and maintenance are included. | Formal quotation, Incoterm, lead time, packaging cost, spare-parts pricing, and total-cost calculation | Medium |