Solar panel cleaning
Cross-border solar panel cleaning enquiries in SADC
We provide robotic solar panel cleaning in South Africa and Zambia. Beyond them, we consider projects in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and elsewhere in the SADC region — subject to equipment suitability, site access and a mobilisation assessment.
Cross-border work is mostly about planning: getting the right equipment and people to site, legally and on time. This page explains how we look at an enquiry and what we need from you. For Zambia, see solar panel cleaning in Zambia; for the general approach, see the robotic solar panel cleaning overview.
How we assess a cross-border enquiry
- 01
Equipment suitability
Whether the cleaning equipment suits the array — layout, mounting, module type and row access — before anything else is planned.
- 02
Site access
The route to site, road condition through the seasons, gate and security arrangements, and where equipment can be stored.
- 03
Mobilisation
Moving equipment and people: distance, border crossings, documents, transport and accommodation, and how long it all takes.
- 04
Local requirements
The site's own contractor rules and any registration or documentation the client needs. We'll say clearly what we can and can't meet.
Details to send
- Country, nearest town and a GPS pin for the site
- Road route from the nearest border post and its condition
- Layout, mounting type and size (MWp, module count or “unknown”)
- Water availability on site
- Any contractor registration, permit or entry requirements you know of
- The window you'd like the work done in, and any deadline
- One-off clean or repeat scope
- A contact on site or at the plant owner
Allow more lead time
A cross-border job needs more planning time than a local one: equipment checks, transport, documents and border crossings all have to line up. There's no fixed lead time — tell us your deadline and we'll say honestly whether it's realistic.
Travel and mobilisation are usually the biggest difference in price for these sites; see what affects cleaning costs. Large plants follow the same site planning as our solar farm and mine solar work.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries do you consider?
South Africa and Zambia are our core areas. Outside them we consider projects in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and elsewhere in the SADC region, case by case.
Do you have teams based in those countries?
No permanent teams outside South Africa, apart from our Zambia operation for other industrial services. Solar cleaning mobilisation is planned per project.
Who handles customs and permits?
That's discussed and agreed for each project. Approvals and border timing depend on the authorities, so we can't guarantee them — they're allowed for in the programme.
Can you quote without visiting the site?
Sometimes, if drawings, photos and route details are good enough. If not, we'll explain what further information or visit is needed before a firm quote.
Which robot or equipment do you use?
We share equipment details directly with plant owners and site teams during an enquiry, rather than publishing them. Ask us by phone on +27 16 366 3200 or email reception@corrosioncontrol.co.za and we'll take you through the equipment proposed for your site.
How long has the company been operating?
Makhaya Corrosion Control, previously M&S Corrosion Control, was founded in 1981 as an industrial contractor. Robotic solar panel cleaning is one of the industrial services we offer today.
Send a cross-border enquiry
Start with the country and nearest town in the site location field. Route, water and timing notes are especially useful.
Request a cross-border quote
Other solar cleaning pages
Robotic solar panel cleaning
Overview, assessment process and site requirements.
Solar farms
Utility-scale plants: RFQs from owners and O&M contractors, row access, fixed or tracker arrays, water and logistics.
Mine solar installations
Solar plants on and around mine sites, where haul-road and stockpile dust, inductions and site rules shape the work.
Large commercial rooftops
Factories, warehouses, distribution centres, offices and shopping centres — roof access, load limits and fall protection first.