Comparing the impact of climate on dust accumulation and power generation of PV modules: A comprehensive review

Zarei, Tahereh; Abdolzadeh, Morteza; Yaghoubi, Mahmood

doi:10.1016/j.esd.2021.12.005

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“…In addition to the previous methods, enhancing power generation and efficiency also involves cleaning and dust removal processes of PV panels. Recently, Zarei et al (2022) studied the impact of key factors, like relative humidity, rainfall, and gravity on PV dust accumulation. They compared the decrease in power production capacity of PV panels in several locations worldwide due to dust deposition.…”

Section: Improvements In the Efficiency Of Pv Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Status of photovoltaic water pumping systems in Iran: A comprehensive review

Irandoostshahrestani,

R. Rousse

2024

Water Science &Amp; Technology

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This study investigates the current status of photovoltaic water pumping systems (PVWPSs) in Iran, a country endowed with significant solar irradiation potential, notably in its southern and central regions. Despite this potential, there is a scarcity of comprehensive studies on solar water pumping systems within the country. This purpose of this study is to conduct a thorough review of the existing literature to assess the state of solar water pumping in Iran. The adoption of PVWPS across various provinces demonstrates the system's versatility, proving effective in both highly sunny and less irradiated regions. Iran's widespread utilization of PVWPS is attributed to its ample irradiations, even in its northern areas, which possess lower solar irradiance levels. There are limited comprehensive studies encompassing technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects of solar PV water pumping projects in Iran. Most of the research has been conducted during the last few years, indicating an increased recognition of the possible advantages of this technology. Finally, this review provides valuable insights for researchers and farmers, showcasing the benefits of solar PVWPS. It sets the stage for further innovation and implementation in the country's agricultural landscape, emphasizing the need for continued exploration and adoption of this sustainable approach.

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Section: Improvements In the Efficiency Of Pv Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Status of photovoltaic water pumping systems in Iran: A comprehensive review

Irandoostshahrestani,

R. Rousse

2024

Water Science &Amp; Technology

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“…Natural or artificial sources could produce solid particles. The storms holding the dust particles affect the local area and export the dust to areas miles away [10]. Industrial structure sites are the most common artificial sources of dust.…”

Section: Dust Properties and Factors Affecting Dust Accumulationmentioning

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Dust Effect on Solar Energy Systems and Mitigation Methods

Hachicha¹,

Abo-Zahhad²

2023

IJEPM

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Solar energy systems present a potential solution to global challenges in energy production and addressing environmental issues. However, such systems' performance could deteriorate in harsh weather conditions, which may lead to short-and long-term degradation. Particular attention should be paid to dust accumulation affecting both types of solar systems: Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power systems (CSP). This review discusses the influencing factors affecting dust accumulation and the dust impact on solar systems. The comparison of dust accumulation effect on both technologies is then assessed. The reported dust accumulation studies showed more performance deterioration in CSP systems than in PV systems. In both cases, dust accumulation leads to a drop in optical characteristics resulting in a loss of energy yield. Potential mitigation methods and their advantages and disadvantages are also reviewed. It is concluded and recommended from the review analysis that dust accumulated on solar systems should be considered in the design and operation phases to define appropriate cleaning methods and frequencies.

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“…The impact of dust on the performance of solar PV panels is a well-researched topic, and various studies have been published on the subject. Factors such as the type of PV panel, tilt angle, temperature, solar radiation, wind speed, dust, and relative humidity all affect the performance of PV systems [41,42]. The combination of these factors impacts the PV system's operating properties, including the current and voltage, which are essential power-generating elements.…”

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“…Nevertheless, this paper does not address soiling modeling and forecasting, nor does it make comparisons between various cleaning methods. In [42], the influence of crucial elements in dust accumulation on the surface of PV modules is outlined, including factors like relative humidity, rainfall, and gravity. The study examines and addresses the decline in power production capacity observed in PV modules situated in diverse global locations due to the deposition of dust on their surfaces.…”

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A Comprehensive Review of the Soiling Effects on PV Module Performance

Alshareef

2023

IEEE Access

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Photovoltaic (PV) systems are a popular renewable energy source globally, owing to their beneficial environmental and economic properties. However, their efficiency is impacted by various environmental and weather conditions, including dust accumulation, which harms the performance of solar cells, particularly in hot and dry regions. Several researchers have studied how to clean and minimize dust on PV modules. This paper reviews recent studies on the effects of dust on PV systems and effective cleaning methods. Some locations experience power losses of over 1% each day and 80% monthly efficiency reduction due to dust, which is substantial. This paper delivers a thorough review of the issue of dust on PV modules. The paper begins by examining various facets of photovoltaic module design. It analyzes previous research on how photovoltaic (PV) systems function when exposed to a mix of dust accumulation and other environmental factors. It also delves into the development of models to forecast dust accumulation. Furthermore, it examines various aspects of PV module design, including the frequency of cleaning methods, economic factors, and their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, the study identifies several research gaps that require further exploration. These gaps include developing artificial intelligence-based models for reducing dust accumulation, dynamic optimization models for cleaning schedules, as well as more sophisticated machine and deep learning models for predicting dust accumulation, taking into account environmental conditions and ageing procedures. This information is essential for engineers, designers, and researchers who work on PV systems..

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Comparing the impact of climate on dust accumulation and power generation of PV modules: A comprehensive review

Cited by 23 publications

References 91 publications

Status of photovoltaic water pumping systems in Iran: A comprehensive review

Status of photovoltaic water pumping systems in Iran: A comprehensive review

Dust Effect on Solar Energy Systems and Mitigation Methods

A Comprehensive Review of the Soiling Effects on PV Module Performance

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