Updated review on soiling of solar photovoltaic systems Morocco and India contributions

Laarabi, Bouchra; Baqqal, Youssef El; Rajasekar, N.; Barhdadi, Abdelfettah

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127608

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“…Dust soiling is a natural phenomenon resulting in performance degradation of photovoltaic systems. Detailed assessment of soiling and determination of the overall impact on PV system performance is very complex due to the influence of several parameters such as external environmental conditions, soiling properties, module characteristics and a wide number of other factors both at the macro and micro levels [13]. However, based on several studies that were conducted, the importance of analyzing dust soil composition to evaluate transmission losses was found to be crucial in determining the impact of soiling on PV system performance.…”

Section: Dust Soil Compositionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The results indicated that the soiling bands were formed in a widespread manner at the bottom edges of the PV Figure 10. Dust accumulation rate influenced by the orientation of solar system along with weather factors [13]. Reprinted from [13], Copyright (2021), with permission from Elsevier.…”

Section: Natural Agentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Dust accumulation rate influenced by the orientation of solar system along with weather factors [13]. Reprinted from [13], Copyright (2021), with permission from Elsevier. panels even after prolonged exposure to periods of heavy rainfall.…”

Section: Natural Agentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There are many literature reviews discussing various factors of dust soiling and its impact on solar power system performance. Some focus on a specific factor contributing to PV soiling and collect the data and relevant research specific only to that [112] while others expand and try to cover as many different factors as possible in one paper, but for specific geographical locations [13,113].…”

Section: Literature Reviewsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Insight into dust soiling characteristics and cleaning solutions to investigate impact on PV systems performance across the globe

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Alremeithi

et al. 2023

Prog. Energy

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The energy crisis we currently struggle with is an augmentation of decades of neglect and irrational exploitation of the Earth’s resources. With manifold contributing factors such as the high demand for energy, highly over-populated areas, and fossil fuel depletion, the EU has proposed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% of 1990 levels by 2030, on the ambitious road to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Enlarging and diversifying efficient renewable resources is a crucial pillar to satisfying the overwhelming energy needs. The road to this goal is paved by the intensive implementation of solar resources, which are the most promising with their ability to cover an entire year’s energy consumption by just one hour of irradiation if almost 100% of the incoming solar energy could be converted. As widespread and evolved as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems might be, they do present a myriad of challenges in their lifetime. PV soiling is among the major bottlenecks in PV power plants due to its direct influence on both the performance and efficiency of the overall system. This work will shed light on soiling characteristics after guiding through the soiling concepts, rates, and geographical distribution probability. The nature of soiling, its composition, and its impact on the performance of PV modules with full-sized cells will be described. The essence of this review is based on the various cleaning mechanisms that aim to reduce soiling and enhance PV plant performance. This work is concluded by summarizing the review content whilst highlighting the current support and efforts put forth by worldwide organizations to embody the motivation and essence of requirements in the pursuit of soiling reduction and green energy pathways.

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Section: Dust Soil Compositionmentioning

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Section: Natural Agentsmentioning

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Section: Literature Reviewsmentioning

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Insight into dust soiling characteristics and cleaning solutions to investigate impact on PV systems performance across the globe

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Alremeithi

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“…Sulaiman et al conducted experiments demonstrating that dust deposited on a glass plate tilted at 45 • inhibited transmissions by 18% and 30% on average after ten and 30 days, respectively [10]. Furthermore, Kichou et al's research indicated that the impact of pollution on the optical and electrical degradation of PV modules strongly depends on the technology utilized [11], [12], [13]. A recent study highlighted that the average yield degradation rates are 1.19 %, 1.17 %, and 1.67 % per year for polycrystalline, monocrystalline, and thin-film cadmium chloride, respectively [14].…”

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Comparative Performance Analysis of PV Module Positions in a Solar PV Array Under Partial Shading Conditions

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The irradiation intensity is the primary catalyst for energy production in photovoltaic (PV) systems. Nevertheless, it alleviates partial shading (PS) by inhibiting power production, primarily in habitable metropolitan areas, owing to surrounding objects or high soiling rates, particularly in dry and semi-arid climates. Hence, the PV module's location, orientation, and tilt angle significantly affect its performance and shorten its durability. Thus, this study undertakes a benchmark analysis of the two distinct panel positions' performance using PSIM and MATLAB software simulations and an actual practical test. A visual inspection of a solar power plant in Morocco's Green Energy Park is the origin of the survey concept; it observes that the soil density consistently covers certain PV panel spots. In this context, the solar energy data of an intelligent home deployed in the earlier-mentioned research platform has been deployed to emulate the performance of future buildings challenged with various obstacles. Therefore, the roof-mounted PV system satisfied the home's energy demands. In the first scenario, the PV module is in portrait mode. In the second case, they are in landscape orientation. The findings of this investigation demonstrate that standard PV panels produce more power when arranged in a landscape configuration than in a portrait configuration, exhibiting a discrepancy of up to 1010 Wh for a modest PV system. Finally, this study suggests appropriate orientation and design recommendations for standard and advanced solar modules, mainly those deployed in arid and heavily populated urban regions featuring severe shading constraints.

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Characterization of dust particles in South India and investigation on soiling image analysis for photovoltaic application

Laarabi

Rajasekar

Gopi

et al. 2022

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Updated review on soiling of solar photovoltaic systems Morocco and India contributions

Cited by 25 publications

References 114 publications

Insight into dust soiling characteristics and cleaning solutions to investigate impact on PV systems performance across the globe

Insight into dust soiling characteristics and cleaning solutions to investigate impact on PV systems performance across the globe

Comparative Performance Analysis of PV Module Positions in a Solar PV Array Under Partial Shading Conditions

Characterization of dust particles in South India and investigation on soiling image analysis for photovoltaic application

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