[HTML][HTML] Soiling loss in solar systems: A review of its effect on solar energy efficiency and mitigation techniques

ML Adekanbi, ES Alaba, TJ John, TD Tundealao… - Cleaner Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
To address the need for enhancing the efficiency and harnessing the full potential of solar
energy systems, this research aims to investigate mitigating solar energy losses, thereby …

Comprehensive review of dust properties and their influence on photovoltaic systems: Electrical, optical, thermal models and experimentation techniques

H Almukhtar, TT Lie, WAM Al-Shohani, T Anderson… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
As conventional energy sources decrease and worldwide power demand grows, the appeal
of photovoltaic (PV) systems as sustainable and ecofriendly energy sources has grown. PV …

Chile and its potential role among the most affordable green hydrogen producers in the world

K Acosta, I Salazar, M Saldaña, J Ramos… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
As result of the adverse effects caused by climate change, the nations have decided to
accelerate the transition of the energy matrix through the use of non-conventional sources …

Microstructural analysis of the PV module cementation process at the Solar Platform of the Atacama Desert

D Olivares, P Ferrada, A Marzo, J Llanos… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
The understanding of soiling processes on photovoltaic modules is a necessary step for the
development of cost-effective mitigation methods for the solar industry. This paper analyzes …

Cleaning of photovoltaic panels utilizing the downward thrust of a drone

S Rehman, MA Mohandes, AE Hussein, LM Alhems… - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study demonstrates that a drone flying above photovoltaic (PV) panels can clean the
dust and enhance the panels' efficiency. If operated regularly, the drone's downward thrust …

Dust deposition on PV module and its characteristics

RA Khan, SA Farooqui, MH Khan, M Sarfraz… - The effects of dust and …, 2022 - Springer
The demand for electrical energy is increasing rapidly due to the rapid growth of the
population. Meeting such demand for energy in a renewable, sustainable and eco-friendly …

Study of the effects of soiling on PV devices using the spin-coating technique in accelerated indoor exposures

D Olivares, P Ferrada, A Marzo, K Pinto, D Espinoza… - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Soiling affects the economic profitability of solar photovoltaic plants, reducing productivity of
the photovoltaic modules and increasing maintenance costs. Typically, studies on the soiling …

Analysis and mitigation of nonuniform soiling distribution on utility‐scale photovoltaic systems

L Micheli, EF Fernández… - Progress in …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The present paper evaluates the soiling losses of a 3.25‐MW photovoltaic (PV) system
installed in central Chile, 200 km north of Santiago, and analyzes the nonuniform soiling …

Effect of Environmental Factors on Photovoltaic Soiling: Experimental and Statistical Analysis

H Brahma, S Pant, L Micheli, GP Smestad, N Sarmah - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Soiling significantly impacts PV systems' performance, but this can be mitigated through
optimized frequency and timing of cleaning. This experimental study focused on the …

Analysis of the characteristics and effects of soiling natural accumulation on photovoltaic systems: A systematic review of the literature

J Janiere Silva de Souza… - Journal of Solar …, 2023 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
We present a literature review of experimental studies aiming to characterize soiling and its
effects on the generation performance of photovoltaic (PV) systems. The methodology is …