DustIQ monitors the loss of light transmission caused by dust on solar panels. It provides information for solar power plant management systems so that they know when the panel needs cleaning. DustIQ is installed on the solar panel table. In that way it has the same conditions and collects the same amount of dust and dirt as the photovoltaic (PV) modules around it.
DustIQ does not need sunlight to make measurements, and the only maintenance needed is cleaning the sensor at the same time with the PV modules.