A state-of-the-art review on the multifunctional self-cleaning nanostructured coatings for PV panels, CSP mirrors and related solar devices

D Adak, R Bhattacharyya, HC Barshilia - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2022 - Elsevier
Solar energy-based devices are protected using glass surfaces that need to be cleaned
periodically to maintain their desired optimum performance. If these devices are large and …

A review on factors influencing the mismatch losses in solar photovoltaic system

AD Dhass, N Beemkumar… - International Journal …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In the last two decades, it is persistently emphasized to develop energy generation systems
free from greenhouse gas emissions since these gases cause global warming, and it leads …

Dust deposition on the photovoltaic panel: A comprehensive survey on mechanisms, effects, mathematical modeling, cleaning methods, and monitoring systems

L Wan, L Zhao, W Xu, F Guo, X Jiang - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic (PV) power generation has become one of the key technologies to reach
energy-saving and carbon reduction targets. However, dust accumulation will significantly …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of condensation on solar collector soiling: An experimental study

CB Anderson, G Picotti, T Schmidt, ME Cholette… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
The accumulation of dust particles on solar collectors can gradually degrade optical
performance in solar systems—a phenomenon known as soiling. Additionally, the formation …

Model based generation prediction of SPV power plant due to weather stressed soiling

S Sengupta, A Ghosh, TK Mallick, CK Chanda, H Saha… - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Solar energy is going to be a major component of global energy generation. Loss due to
dust deposition has raised a great concern to the investors in this field. Pre-estimation of this …

Effects of dust and rainfall on the relative reflectivity of linear Fresnel reflectors

X Zhao, R Cheng, Y Wang, Y Fu, J Guo - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Dust and rainfall have been key issues affecting outdoor solar concentrating systems. This
study aimed to accurately evaluate the specific effects of dust and rainfall on linear Fresnel …

Development of smart dust detector for optimal generation of SPV power plant by cleaning initiation

I Bose, S Sengupta, S Ghosh, H Saha, S Sengupta - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Enhancement of efficiency of solar cells and modules is very important and millions of
dollars are being spent for this purpose. In contrast, the modules installed in the field are …

Optimizing the cleaning frequency of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems using numerical analysis and empirical models

ECA Kaiss, NM Hassan - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The significant reduction in the solar panels' efficiency due to soiling can be mitigated
through periodic cleaning, however, this comes at the expense of increased operational …

[HTML][HTML] Review and Comparison of Methods for Soiling Modeling in Large Grid-Connected PV Plants

M Redondo, CA Platero, A Moset, F Rodríguez… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Soiling in PV modules is one of the biggest issues affecting performance and economic
losses in PV power plants; thus, it is essential to supervise and forecast soiling profiles and …

Adaptive extreme learning machine using soft computing fuzzy propositions—Validating operating state of solar energy system

KH Reddy - Applied Soft Computing, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper soft computing fuzzy proposition/rule based adaptive extreme learning is
proposed. This article illustrates the impact of agricultural solar panel (AgSP) and its …