A comparative evaluation of different PV soiling estimation models using experimental investigations

Dust accumulation on cover facets of PV panels has a detrimental effect on the performance characteristics. In the present study, a thorough investigation on the impact of dust mass accumulation on the surface of PV panels has been presented by exposing PV modules and glass coupons to natural soilin...

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Published in:Energy for sustainable development 2023-04, Vol.73, p.280-291
Main Authors: Sharma, Shubham, Raina, Gautam, Yadav, Shivam, Sinha, Sunanda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dust accumulation
PV panel
Soiling losses
Soiling Ratio
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Summary:Dust accumulation on cover facets of PV panels has a detrimental effect on the performance characteristics. In the present study, a thorough investigation on the impact of dust mass accumulation on the surface of PV panels has been presented by exposing PV modules and glass coupons to natural soiling. The site-specific nature of soiling phenomenon has been analyzed by testing 12 different models classified under three categories at study location. Transmittance loss models based on natural soiling experiments showed errors
ISSN:0973-0826
DOI:10.1016/j.esd.2023.02.008