Dust Deposition on PV Module and Its Characteristics

Khan, Rashid Ahmed; Farooqui, Shoeb Azam; Khan, Mudassir Hasan; Sarfraz, Mohammad; Luqman, Mohammad; Khan, Mohd. Farhan

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-84635-0_3

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“…Mekhilef et al discussed that an increase in adhesion of approximately 80 % occurs when the relative humidity increases from 40 % to 80 %. High relative humidity also promotes the growth of sticky and dusty coatings on the surface of the PV module [ 36 ]; a similar result was also reported by Ali et al [ 37 ].…”

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confidence: 57%

Effects of climatic conditions of Al Seeb in Oman on the performance of solar photovoltaic panels

Chala,

Sulaiman,

Al Alshaikh

2024

Heliyon

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Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 57%

Effects of climatic conditions of Al Seeb in Oman on the performance of solar photovoltaic panels

Chala,

Sulaiman,

Al Alshaikh

2024

Heliyon

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“…Research has shown that the parameters that most influence dust aggregation on PV surfaces are tilt angles, climate conditions, and dust composition [35]. One of the primary issues affecting the efficiency of photovoltaic panels is the aggregation of soiling on the top layer of PV modules, as it reflects and diffuses light, thereby reducing light transmission and power output [36,37]. Figure 1 illustrates dust aggregation on on-grid PV panel modules after a sandstorm day [38].…”

Section: Dust Effect On the Efficiency Of Pv Panelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of Dust Deposition on PV Panels’ Efficiency and Mitigation Solutions: Review Article

Nezamisavojbolaghi,

Davodian,

Bouich

et al. 2023

Energies

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Conversion efficiency, power production, and cost of PV panels’ energy are remarkably impacted by external factors including temperature, wind, humidity, dust aggregation, and induction characteristics of the PV system such as tilt angle, altitude, and orientation. One of the prominent elements affecting PV panel performance and capability is dust. Nonetheless, dust features including size, shape, type, etc. are geologically known. Several mitigation methods have been studied for the reduction of dust concentration on the exterior face of the PV modules. The outcomes have demonstrated that dust concentration and pollutants remarkably affect the PV panel energy production. This paper reviews the recently developed research on the outcomes of the dust effect on PV panels in different locations and meets the needs of future research on this subject. Moreover, different cleaning methods that could be advantageous for future researchers in opting for the most applicable technique for dust removal are reviewed.

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“…Electrostatic force results in an adhesive force when the particles are moist and close to one another. In the atmosphere, the dust particle hits each other and generates an electric charge that results in the accumulation of more dust on the PV panels [42,43].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Some factors play a role such as the speed of the wind, direction of the wind, and module tilt angle. The wind is a natural phenomenon like rainfall and being dependent on it for cleaning the modules is not a good option especially when it is a low-speed wind since it will accumulate dust on the PV surface and then deteriorate the system performance [77], [42].…”

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The Impact of Soiling on PV Module Performance in Saudi Arabia

Garni

2022

Energies

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Solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment is rapidly expanding around the world. However, the soiling factor has an impact on its performance. Saudi Arabia has high solar irradiation and plans to diversify its energy mix for electricity generation by deploying more solar PV across the country. However, it is located in an arid and desert environment, making it a challenging project due to dust accumulation on solar modules. The soiling and PV performance in Saudi Arabia are examined in this paper. Furthermore, it highlights several mitigation techniques that can be used to maintain PV performance through preventive and restorative measures. Furthermore, this study looks into the size and characterization of dust in Saudi Arabia, as well as the entire life cycle of dust accumulation on PV modules. In this review study, the performance of solar PV systems is evaluated under soiling in different regions of Saudi Arabia. Depending on the local environment and other factors, the PV performance has been reduced by somewhere between 2% and 50%. A single sandstorm reduced the module power output by 20%. As revealed in Dhahran, the PV module was exposed to an outdoor environment and not cleaned for 6 months resulting in a power drop of more than 50%. It is strongly advised to clean PV panels once a month or fewer to maintain a high-performance system. However, in the event of a dust storm, it is advised to clean the system immediately to avoid a major decline in PV performance. The bi-facial PV solar panels technology associated with solar trackers and utilizing robotic cleaning systems have maximized the received solar irradiation and minimized the soiling loss efficiently. The most common elements found in dust particles are primarily derived from the natural desert. It has been noted that the composition and sizes of dust particles depend heavily on the location of the PV module. It is concluded that dust accumulation and cleaning costs are not a significant barrier to large-scale, cost-effective solar PV deployments in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the central region, which is considered a high-suitable region for utility-size PV plants due to many factors. The results of this study are essential for enlightening the PV engineering community, investors, and the research community about how soiling may affect regions with significant solar potential, such as Saudi Arabia, and what potential soiling mitigation strategies may be considered to maintain high-performance solar PV projects.

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Dust Deposition on PV Module and Its Characteristics

Cited by 17 publications

References 97 publications

Effects of climatic conditions of Al Seeb in Oman on the performance of solar photovoltaic panels

Effects of climatic conditions of Al Seeb in Oman on the performance of solar photovoltaic panels

The Impact of Dust Deposition on PV Panels’ Efficiency and Mitigation Solutions: Review Article

The Impact of Soiling on PV Module Performance in Saudi Arabia

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