Soiling effect in solar energy conversion systems: A review

Conceição, Ricardo; González-Aguilar, José; Merrouni, Ahmed Alami; Romero, Manuel

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2022.112434

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“…Dust accumulation on PV panels negatively affects their performance and efficiency. It is generally noted that the effects of dust accumulation on the performance of PV panels depend on many factors, including the size and types of dust particles, geographical location of the panels, the coating, installation height, and tilt angle of the panels; and environmental factors such as wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, and relative humidity [7] [17]. Younis et al [18] have classified the factors that affect dust deposition as configuration (altitude, azimuth, tilt angle), meteorological (dust characteristics, dust storms, humidity, rainfall, and wind direction and speed), and technological (cover glass characteristics and PV technology) [18].…”

Section: Nature and Effects Of Dust Accumulation On Pv Panelsmentioning

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Low-Cost Automated PV Panel Dust Cleaning System for Rural Communities

Asoh¹,

Awangum²

2022

SGRE

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Dust accumulation on photovoltaic (PV) panels degrades PV panels' performance; leading to decreased power output and consequently high cost per generated kilowatt. Research addressing the severity of dust accumulation on PV panels has been ongoing since the 1940s, but proposed solutions have tended to increase the cost of PV systems either from oversizing or from cleaning the system. The objective of this work, therefore, is to design and implement a low-cost affordable automated PV panel dust cleaning system for use in rural communities of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA); where financial resources are limited and significantly strained in meeting livelihood activities. Complete design and implementation details of a prototype system are provided for easy replication and capitalization on PV systems for sustainable energy needs. The system detects dust based on the innovative use of light-dependent resistors. Testing and observation of the system in operational mode reveal satisfactory performance; measured parameters quantify a power output increase of 33.76% as a result of cleaning dust off the PV panel used in the study.

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Section: Nature and Effects Of Dust Accumulation On Pv Panelsmentioning

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Low-Cost Automated PV Panel Dust Cleaning System for Rural Communities

Asoh¹,

Awangum²

2022

SGRE

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“…In the same context, and based on an experimental investigation conducted by Micheli et al [ 8 ] in Granada (Southern Spain), the measured power losses reaches 23% after one year of exposition. For more details about the power losses in different locations, we recommend the following paper [ 9 ].…”

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Experimental study on the impact of soiling on the modules temperature and performance of two different PV technologies under hot arid climate

Ammari¹,

Mehdi²,

Merrouni³

et al. 2022

Heliyon

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“…PV collectors frequently installed outdoors are greatly influenced by the environmental condition. Sometimes, the surface of PV arrays is coated by dust and other pollutants (also known as soiling) [3,4]. Another two critical factors also leading to the soiling phenomenon have been reported: installation features and weather conditions [5].…”

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Characterization of Dust on the Surface of Photovoltaic Panels in Low Latitude and High Altitude Plateau Areas

Xiong¹,

Zhang²,

Yuan

2022

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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Fossil energy consumption and climate crisis have witnessed an allure towards harnessing solar energy. Nevertheless, dust weather leads to the inevitable power output deterioration of the photovoltaic (PV) station. Dust-PV connection studies have been widely concerned in the semi-arid and desert regions at low latitudes and altitudes. However, dust’s properties on PV panels in low latitude and high altitude plateau areas in Sichuan province of China remain relatively in the dark. Here, the chemical and physical characteristics of dust particles on PV installations were analyzed in Ganzi, Si Chuan province. Particle characterization results, PV arrays parameters and local geographical features were imposed in computer simulation to reach reality. The results showed that SiO2 and CaCO3 were the primary phases, but the dust also was made up of Rb, Y, and Sr trace elements infrequently observed in other desert regions. The microcosmic appearance of dust displayed that nano- and micro-particles with pores were disorderly distributed. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) (CFD-DEM) coupling simulation results illustrated that dust accumulation was increased from the back to the front rows of PV panels. It was noted that virtual results were consistent with the actual scene on the distinct edge.

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Soiling effect in solar energy conversion systems: A review

Cited by 58 publications

References 282 publications

Low-Cost Automated PV Panel Dust Cleaning System for Rural Communities

Low-Cost Automated PV Panel Dust Cleaning System for Rural Communities

Experimental study on the impact of soiling on the modules temperature and performance of two different PV technologies under hot arid climate

Characterization of Dust on the Surface of Photovoltaic Panels in Low Latitude and High Altitude Plateau Areas

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