Reduced output of photovoltaic modules due to different types of dust particles

Darwish, Zeki Ahmed; Sopian, Kamaruzzaman; Fudholi, Ahmad

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124317

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“…The research confirms that even a thin layer of dust significantly diminishes power output, with the smallest particles blocking sunlight, leading to up to 60% efficiency reduction in desert regions with abundant sunlight potential [12]. The experimental evaluation of a PV module system was conducted under fixed and variable loads using five dust types indoors, with constant solar radiation of 600 W/m 2 by [13]. Notably, the load current reduction reached up to approximately 95.9%, with significant variations observed among different dust types and densities, impacting both load current and power, presenting crucial findings for system performance.…”

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confidence: 58%

Characterisation of Dust Particles Deposited on Photovoltaic Panels in the United Arab Emirates

Alraeesi,

Shah,

Hassan

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) experiences up to 50% power losses in photovoltaic (PV) panels caused by frequent dust accumulation over the panels trailed by extreme temperature. Compositional and morphological insights into dust particle can potentially help design PV cleaning mechanisms inclusive of self-cleaning explored in the current article. Five different locations were studied to discover potential differences in dust samples. The collected samples were characterised employing Optical Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD), and Elemental Composition Analysis (Energy Dispersive Spectrometry, EDS). The micrographs revealed that the majority of particles were irregularly shaped, providing interlocking for the dust to stay over the surface. The particle size ranged from 0.01 to 300 µm, and some of the collected dust exhibited cavities. XRD analyses revealed variations in the chemical composition among the samples studied. Elemental Composition Analysis via EDS revealed both consistent patterns and variations in element presence among the dust samples, highlighting specific detections of chlorine (Cl) at some sites.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 58%

Characterisation of Dust Particles Deposited on Photovoltaic Panels in the United Arab Emirates

Alraeesi,

Shah,

Hassan

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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“…But in nature, homogeneity occurs randomly. In this research, all experiments tried to distribute each dust sample in a homogeneous way using a flour strainer as adopted by previous researchers [39]. For the monitoring of ambient temperatures, Redmi 9C (Model: M2006C3MG, Xiaomi, China) with an infrared blaster was used.…”

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Elemental composition of Dust Particles and Influence of Dust Addition on Photovoltaic Module Performance

McAsule

Gesa

Akiiga

et al. 2022

JENRR

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There is an excellence prospective for solar power practice in Nigeria by engaging solar photovoltaic (PV) units. Addition of dust on solar antennae and PV elements is a pronounced worry owing to different dust particles fouling on the module. The recitals of such devices are considerably suffering from dust addition. Dust samples involved during this study came from ash, cement, rice husk, brick dust, and sand. This paper therefore, reports the outcome of a research work on the elemental composition of dust particles and influence of dust addition on the maximum power, efficiency and performance ratio of a 3 W polycrystalline solar PV module. The electron dispersive x-ray analysis of the collected dust samples revealed silicon having the highest percentage weight composition while sulfur and nitrogen records 0 % in most of the sample apart from rice husk. The experimental measurements were conducted outdoor under 470, 715 and 756 W/m2 solar irradiation levels. Results indicated that dust addition on the solar PV module negatively affects the output power with cement dust proffering highest effect due to high percentage weight of carbon present in it. The research work revealed that solar PV modules polluted by dust particles for a period of time experienced a significant decrease in their efficiency and performance during operation. Accordingly, it is recommended that installed PV modules be cleaned routinely as dust particles hid on the solar panel naturally. Many areas have to be covered in future like construction sites, agricultural land and many more as solar power is growing exponentially in Nigeria.

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“…It was reported that carbon had the strongest effect on decreasing the performance of photovoltaic panels by about 99.76% at a mass density of 0-20.27 g/m 2 . Unlike natural dust, it was better than carbon, as the performance of photovoltaic modules decreased by 98.92% in mass density from 0-164.38 g/m 2 [52].…”

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Solar Photovoltaic Energy as a Promising Enhanced Share of Clean Energy Sources in the Future—A Comprehensive Review

Chala,

Al Alshaikh

2023

Energies

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The use of solar energy is now a common and modern alternative that many countries throughout the world have adopted. Different studies on PV systems have been documented in the literature; however, several reviews focus excessively on particular facets of solar modules. In this paper, the literature on PV systems published between 2000 and 2023 was reviewed thoroughly. This review is structured in three main parts. Primarily, the main factors impacting dust deposition on solar modules are discussed. These include temperature, wind speed, inclination angle, location, climatic conditions, photovoltaic module surface characteristics, and dust characteristics. Many methods for mitigating and reducing dust as well as approaches to cleaning PV modules are also reviewed in this study. The many types of solar modules, together with their most important characteristics and operational effectiveness, are presented. As more solar photovoltaic panels expand their end of life (EOL), solutions are required to recycle and dispose of solar photovoltaic panels at the lowest economic cost and with the least environmental damage through reduced carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. Subsequently, this paper further reviews solar PV energy for a green environment and PV waste recycling and its costs. Moreover, integrating solar energy with other clean energy constituting an energy source for hard-to-reach areas and an alternative to fuel are discussed. Therefore, this comprehensive review of the use of photovoltaic systems for green energy production is helpful in an increased share of clean energy for various energy sectors in the future.

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Reduced output of photovoltaic modules due to different types of dust particles

Cited by 51 publications

References 36 publications

Characterisation of Dust Particles Deposited on Photovoltaic Panels in the United Arab Emirates

Characterisation of Dust Particles Deposited on Photovoltaic Panels in the United Arab Emirates

Elemental composition of Dust Particles and Influence of Dust Addition on Photovoltaic Module Performance

Solar Photovoltaic Energy as a Promising Enhanced Share of Clean Energy Sources in the Future—A Comprehensive Review

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