Fundamentals of soiling processes on photovoltaic modules

Klemens K. Ilse, Benjamin W. Figgis, Volker Naumann, Christian Hagendorf and Jörg Bagdahn

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018, vol. 98, issue C, 239-254

Abstract: The topic of soiling of photovoltaic module (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) collectors has recently gained increasing attention due to its impact on solar power production, especially in arid and semi-arid areas with high concentrations of airborne dust. Soiling describes the deposition of dust and other contaminants on surfaces, reducing solar irradiation by absorbing or reflecting the sunlight, causing energy yield losses which can exceed 1% per day. The amount of soiling is influenced by complex interactions of many factors which can vary significantly from site to site.

Keywords: Soiling; Dust deposition; Solar energy; Particle adhesion; Dew; Cementation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2018.09.015

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