Optical and thermal modeling of a tilted photovoltaic module with sand particles settled on its front surface

Zarei, Tahereh; Abdolzadeh, Morteza

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2015.11.045

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“…[13][14][15][16] In addition, tilted PV modules also have different dust deposition densities. 17,18) Thailand is an agricultural country, with rice, sugar, and cassava as the major export products. Production of rice, sugar cane, and cassava entails agricultural activities that give rise to significant airborne dusts.…”

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Effects of dust accumulation and module cleaning on performance ratio of solar rooftop system and solar power plants

Sakarapunthip

Chenvidhya

Chuangchote

et al. 2017

Jpn. J. Appl. Phys.

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Thailand is an agricultural country, with rice, sugar, and cassava as the major export products. Production of rice, sugar cane, and cassava entails agricultural activities that give rise to significant airborne dusts. In this work, five photovoltaic (PV) units (one solar rooftop and four power plants) are selected for the study. From the study of dust accumulation on glass surface located near rice farms, it was found that opaque areas due to the deposition of dust are 11–14% after 1–2-week exposure. As a consequence, PV system performance is affected. Performance ratio was calculated to determine these effects. Overall results reveal that during the dry and hot seasons, dust deposition significantly affects the performance ratio. The performance ratio reduces by 1.6–3% for 1-month dust accumulation and reduces by 6–8% for 2-month dust accumulation. After cleaning the dust accumulated, the performance ratio greatly increases, resulting in the increase in the energy output by 10%. This increase provides economic and cost benefits of PV cleaning. The performance ratio is not significantly changed during the rainy season, which PV modules are relatively clean as the dust is washed away by rain. It was also found that most of the solar power plants in Thailand still rely on manual cleaning of PV modules with washing water followed by wiping. However, only one power plant, employs a machine for cleaning, resulting in lower cleaning costs.

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Effects of dust accumulation and module cleaning on performance ratio of solar rooftop system and solar power plants

Sakarapunthip

Chenvidhya

Chuangchote

et al. 2017

Jpn. J. Appl. Phys.

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“…Furthermore, the surface material can affect dust deposition and accumulation. It is noteworthy that the polycrystalline silicon module packaged with epoxy degraded faster than other modules with a glass surface under the same dust concentration [84][85][86].…”

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The Impact of Dust Deposition on PV Panels’ Efficiency and Mitigation Solutions: Review Article

Nezamisavojbolaghi,

Davodian,

Bouich

et al. 2023

Energies

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Conversion efficiency, power production, and cost of PV panels’ energy are remarkably impacted by external factors including temperature, wind, humidity, dust aggregation, and induction characteristics of the PV system such as tilt angle, altitude, and orientation. One of the prominent elements affecting PV panel performance and capability is dust. Nonetheless, dust features including size, shape, type, etc. are geologically known. Several mitigation methods have been studied for the reduction of dust concentration on the exterior face of the PV modules. The outcomes have demonstrated that dust concentration and pollutants remarkably affect the PV panel energy production. This paper reviews the recently developed research on the outcomes of the dust effect on PV panels in different locations and meets the needs of future research on this subject. Moreover, different cleaning methods that could be advantageous for future researchers in opting for the most applicable technique for dust removal are reviewed.

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“…39 To forecast the optical and thermal properties of the real model under various operating conditions, a tilting PV module was created. Other parameters such as dust particle size and the material utilized to make these cells, are also being investigated, as conducted from Zarei T et al study, 97 While a review article published in 2016 provided detailed information on the performance of PV modules under the effect of dust particles, including minor study for the years 2010 and 2011,as conducted from Costa SC et al study. 98 The efficiency of the solar cells can be increased by connecting them with a thermos-electric module.…”

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Effects of dust on the performance of solar panels – a review update from 2015–2020

Saini

Gupta

et al. 2022

Energy & Environment

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Solar power plays a significant role in the contribution of energy worldwide. The performance of solar panels mainly depends upon geographical and environmental factors. Dust is an important well known ecological factor that significantly impacts the performance of solar panels in achieving the overall target of power production by renewable sources. Study about the performance of solar panels under the influence of dust particles becomes more effective when these are to be worked out in hot and dusty areas. The current goal of this review article is to provide the impact of dust particles on the performance of solar panels. To fulfil this goal, the researcher's contribution is updated in minor for 2015 to 2018 and signed for 2019 and 2020.The current authors of this review article also recommended the adoption of a modern cleaning technique for PV modules, which would save time because it could be operated away from the PV modules.

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Optical and thermal modeling of a tilted photovoltaic module with sand particles settled on its front surface

Cited by 29 publications

References 30 publications

Effects of dust accumulation and module cleaning on performance ratio of solar rooftop system and solar power plants

Effects of dust accumulation and module cleaning on performance ratio of solar rooftop system and solar power plants

The Impact of Dust Deposition on PV Panels’ Efficiency and Mitigation Solutions: Review Article

Effects of dust on the performance of solar panels – a review update from 2015–2020

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