Dust accumulation on photovoltaic panels: a case study at the East Bank of the Nile (Beni-Suef, Egypt)

Menoufi, Karim; Farghal, Hamdy F.M.; Farghali, Ahmed A.; Hamed, Mohamed

doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2017.09.010

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“…Such claim was confirmed by the dust slides that were fixed on the top of each PV module (Table 2), where it is shown that the amount of dust per square meter on the surface of the Beni-Suef PV module (0.0424 gm/cm 2 ) is larger than that of the Cairo PV module (0.0366 gm/cm 2 ). Although the dust has been accumulated previously in Beni-Suef in a previous experiment [9], the results could not be interpolated herein, as the dust accumulation-in the present study and the previous one-occurred during two different times of the year and for varied periods of time. In addition to that, the dust accumulation could differ throughout the years according to the constantly changing environmental and climatic profile of each region [8].…”

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“…In order to estimate the dust density in terms of weight per square meter on the PV modules surfaces, glass slides were placed on the top of each PV module during the dust accumulation process. Each glass slide was weighted before and after the dust accumulation [9].…”

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“…However, although all of the studies are in accord with the fact that dust accumulation affect the performance of PV modules significantly, there are differences in the demonstrated loss percentages of electrical performance and output power. This has been attributed to the variations in the experimental setups and the equipment used, the measured parameters, the type of electrical characterizations and testing (indoors or outdoors), the variation in the geographical and climatic profiles where the dust accumulation occurs, and the demonstration of results [8,9].…”

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“…The KSA has been found to be the country that generates the largest number of studies not only in Asia but among the rest of the world as well. For Egypt, two significant case studies have been reported: Menoufi et al [9] have studied the impact of dust accumulation on the electrical performance of PV modules at the East Bank of the Nile (Beni-Suef, Egypt) for a period of three months. Elminir et al [29] conducted a seven months experiment in Cairo (Egypt) in order to examine the impact of PV modules tilt angle on the soiling density over their surfaces.…”

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Soiling of Photovoltaic Modules: Comparing between Two Distinct Locations within the Framework of Developing the Photovoltaic Soiling Index (PVSI)

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2019

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This article evaluates the impact of dust accumulation on the performance of photovoltaic (PV) modules in two different locations inside Egypt, Cairo and Beni-Suef. Two identical PV modules were used for that purpose, where each module was exposed to the outdoor environment in order to collect dust naturally for a period of three weeks, each in its corresponding location. The approximate dust density on each of the two PV modules was estimated. Moreover, the electrical performance was evaluated and compared under the same indoor testing conditions. The results show a better electrical performance and less dust density for the PV module located in Cairo compared to that located in Beni-Suef. The results further provide an indication for the impact of soling in different locations within the same country through a clear and simple procedure. In addition, it paves the way for establishing a Photovoltaic Soiling Index (PVSI) in terms of a Photovoltaic Dust Coefficient, as well as a Photovoltaic Dust Interactive Map. The product of such concepts could be used by the Photovoltaic systems designers everywhere in order to estimate the impact of dust on the future performance of PV modules in small and large installations in different regions around the globe, and during different times of the year as well.

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Soiling of Photovoltaic Modules: Comparing between Two Distinct Locations within the Framework of Developing the Photovoltaic Soiling Index (PVSI)

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2019

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“…Several environmental variables influence the production power and performance to be considered. Among other things, solar panels are prone to heat and shade [21] [21], shading investigation by Menoufi et al in [22], Wang et al in [23], Olivares in [24], and Sayyah et al in [25], while the Setiawan et al in [26] and Harahap et al in [27] are experimenting in how to reduce the temperature effect. The temperature in South Sumatra can be up to 40 o C, and the solar panels' surface temperature can be up to 62 o C [26] [27].…”

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The Potential Overview of PV System Installation at the Quarry Open Pit Mine PT. Bukit Asam, Tbk Tanjung Enim

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Dewi

Yusi

2021

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South Sumatra has an established state-own enterprise exploring the Quarry Open Pit Mine. This mining process leaves some abondance open field that has a high potential to install a PV system. The Government has undertaken an initial analysis of 200 hectares of ex-mining land for this purpose. This paper analyzes the potential for PV panels to be installed at PTBA Tanjung Enim Quarry Open Pit Mine. The location of the PV panel in the open pit Quarry for this analysis is at an altitude of +140 m above sea level. Meanwhile, the PTBA Tanah Putih Township housing site where the PV comparison panel is installed is located on the altitude of +100 m above sea level, and within 2.97 km from the mine. PV panels installed in Open Pit mines generate better electricity and efficiency compared to PV panels installed outside the mine (in PTBA Township Housing). The difference of Isc between PV Panel installed in Quarry Open Pit Mine and Township is 0.0075 A. The Iload measured on the Quarry Open Pit Mine PV panel is 0.5478 A higher than the Township PV panel. Meanwhile, Voc measured on Quarry Open Pit Mine PV panel is smaller than Township PV panel, approximately 0.266 V and Vload of Quarry Open Pit Mine PV panel is 0.266 V larger than Township PV panel. The produced power of Quarry Open Pit Mine PV panel is 11.02 W larger than the Township PV panel. From the total value, the average efficiency produced by Quarry Open Pit Mine PV panels is 2.31 % higher than the efficiency produced by Township PV panels. This research shows the possibility and advantage of installing a PV system on a Quarry Open Pit Mine.

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An investigation of the dust accumulation on photovoltaic panels

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Nawrot

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Dust accumulation on photovoltaic panels: a case study at the East Bank of the Nile (Beni-Suef, Egypt)

Cited by 41 publications

References 32 publications

Soiling of Photovoltaic Modules: Comparing between Two Distinct Locations within the Framework of Developing the Photovoltaic Soiling Index (PVSI)

Soiling of Photovoltaic Modules: Comparing between Two Distinct Locations within the Framework of Developing the Photovoltaic Soiling Index (PVSI)

The Potential Overview of PV System Installation at the Quarry Open Pit Mine PT. Bukit Asam, Tbk Tanjung Enim

An investigation of the dust accumulation on photovoltaic panels

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