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Anil, Kumar Sisodia, and Kumar Mathur Ram. "Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic Module by Dust Deposition in Western Rajasthan." Indian Journal of Science and Technology 13, no. 8 (2020): 921–33. https://doi.org/10.17485/ijst/2020/v13i08/149928.

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Abstract <strong>Background:</strong> Dust soiling is a main contributing environmental issue with the climatic condition of Western Rajasthan that influences adversely the performance of solar PV technology. The deposition of dust particles reduces the solar output by hampering the solar radiation. <strong>Objectives:</strong> To explore the trend of dust soiling rate over different seasons in a year and its impact on the performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) system in Western Rajasthan in India. Especially, dust particle settlement is primarily affecting the optical properties of

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Mehdi, Maryam, Ricardo Conceição, Nabil Ammari, Merrouni Ahmed Alami, José Gonzalez-Aguilar, and Mohamed Dahmani. "Modeling, assessment and characterization of soiling on PV Technologies. Toward a Better understanding of the Relation between dust deposition and performance losses." Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 71 (June 7, 2024): 104023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2024.104023.

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Soiling is a critical, site-specific challenge that affects the performance and economic viability of photovoltaic power plants. This study evaluates the effectiveness of an outdoor microscopy method under the specific climatic conditions and dust composition of the Mid-south region of Morocco. Semi-empirical models were developed to correlate the Soiling Coverage Index with losses in optical and electrical performance. Additionally, a comprehensive analysis of local dust, encompassing its chemical composition, morphology, and size distribution, was conducted. Results indicate quartz as the pr

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Rashak, Zahraa, and Kadhim Hassan. "The Impact of Soiling on Photovoltaic Performance in Iraq: Review." Basrah journal for engineering science 24, no. 2 (2024): 79–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.33971/bjes.24.2.11.

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Solar power systems, also known as photovoltaic (PV) systems, are widely used as a clean and sustainable energy source worldwide. However, these systems can be affected by various factors that contribute to dust accumulation, which have been grouped into five categories: module characteristics, environmental factors, climatic conditions, exposure situations, and soiling properties. Dust accumulation can significantly impact photovoltaic modules' efficiency and power output, leading to a decrease in electricity generation. Airborne dust reduces the intensity of solar radiation by scattering and

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Naeem, Umair, Ken Chadda, Sara Vahaji, Jawad Ahmad, Xiaodong Li, and Ehsan Asadi. "Aerial Imaging-Based Soiling Detection System for Solar Photovoltaic Panel Cleanliness Inspection." Sensors 25, no. 3 (2025): 738. https://doi.org/10.3390/s25030738.

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) integrated with lightweight visual cameras hold significant promise in renewable energy asset inspection and monitoring. This study presents an AI-assisted soiling detection methodology for inspecting solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, using UAV-captured RGB images. The proposed scheme introduces an autonomous end-to-end soiling detection model for common types of soiling in solar panel installations, including bird droppings and dust. Detecting soiling, particularly bird droppings, is critical due to their pronounced negative impact on power generation, primarily

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Jamil, Wan Juzaili, Hasimah Abdul Rahman, and Kyairul Azmi Baharin. "Experiment-based Study on the Impact of Soiling on PV System’s Performance." International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) 6, no. 2 (2016): 810. http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijece.v6i2.9606.

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Soiling refers to the accumulation of dust on PV modules which plays a small but significant role in degrading solar photovoltaics system efficiency. Its effect cannot be generalized because the severity is location and environment dependent. Currently, there are limited studies available on the soiling effect in the hot and humid Malaysian tropical climate. This paper presents an experimental-based approach to investigate the effect of soiling on PV module performance in a tropical climate. The experiment involved a full day exposure of a polycrystalline PV module in the outdoors with acceler

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Jamil, Wan Juzaili, Hasimah Abdul Rahman, and Kyairul Azmi Baharin. "Experiment-based Study on the Impact of Soiling on PV System’s Performance." International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) 6, no. 2 (2016): 810. http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijece.v6i2.pp810-818.

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Soiling refers to the accumulation of dust on PV modules which plays a small but significant role in degrading solar photovoltaics system efficiency. Its effect cannot be generalized because the severity is location and environment dependent. Currently, there are limited studies available on the soiling effect in the hot and humid Malaysian tropical climate. This paper presents an experimental-based approach to investigate the effect of soiling on PV module performance in a tropical climate. The experiment involved a full day exposure of a polycrystalline PV module in the outdoors with acceler

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Al Garni, Hassan Z. "The Impact of Soiling on PV Module Performance in Saudi Arabia." Energies 15, no. 21 (2022): 8033. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15218033.

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Solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment is rapidly expanding around the world. However, the soiling factor has an impact on its performance. Saudi Arabia has high solar irradiation and plans to diversify its energy mix for electricity generation by deploying more solar PV across the country. However, it is located in an arid and desert environment, making it a challenging project due to dust accumulation on solar modules. The soiling and PV performance in Saudi Arabia are examined in this paper. Furthermore, it highlights several mitigation techniques that can be used to maintain PV performance thr

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Zeedan, Amr, Abdulaziz Barakeh, Khaled Al-Fakhroo, Farid Touati, and Antonio S. P. Gonzales. "Quantification of PV Power and Economic Losses Due to Soiling in Qatar." Sustainability 13, no. 6 (2021): 3364. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13063364.

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Soiling losses of photovoltaic (PV) panels due to dust lead to a significant decrease in solar energy yield and result in economic losses; this hence poses critical challenges to the viability of PV in smart grid systems. In this paper, these losses are quantified under Qatar’s harsh environment. This quantification is based on experimental data from long-term measurements of various climatic parameters and the output power of PV panels located in Qatar University’s Solar facility in Doha, Qatar, using a customized measurement and monitoring setup. A data processing algorithm was deliberately

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Alquthami, Thamer, and Karim Menoufi. "Soiling of Photovoltaic Modules: Comparing between Two Distinct Locations within the Framework of Developing the Photovoltaic Soiling Index (PVSI)." Sustainability 11, no. 17 (2019): 4697. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11174697.

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This article evaluates the impact of dust accumulation on the performance of photovoltaic (PV) modules in two different locations inside Egypt, Cairo and Beni-Suef. Two identical PV modules were used for that purpose, where each module was exposed to the outdoor environment in order to collect dust naturally for a period of three weeks, each in its corresponding location. The approximate dust density on each of the two PV modules was estimated. Moreover, the electrical performance was evaluated and compared under the same indoor testing conditions. The results show a better electrical performa

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Hirohata, Takuya, Yasuyuki Ota, and Kensuke Nishioka. "Effect of Anti-Soiling Coating on Performance of Fresnel Lens for Concentrator Photovoltaic Module." Applied Mechanics and Materials 372 (August 2013): 575–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.372.575.

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If the optical collector surfaces in concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems are soiled, a significant proportion of sunlight is scattered and definitively lost because the scattered rays cannot be focused onto the solar cell. In this study, we studied the influence of soiling on poly-methyl methacrylate (PMMA) substrates with and without super-hydrophilicity anti-soiling layer. After 5 months, the reduction rate of transmittance for the sample without anti-soiling coat was 7.1%. In contrast, that for the sample with anti-soiling coat could be suppressed to 4.2%. Moreover, the relationship bet

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Zereg, Kacem, Amor Gama, Mounir Aksas, Neelam Rathore, Fatiha Yettou, and Narayan Lal Panwar. "Dust impact on concentrated solar power: A review." Environmental Engineering Research 27, no. 6 (2021): 210345–0. http://dx.doi.org/10.4491/eer.2021.345.

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Many sites with high solar radiation face high dust loads that reduce energy generation by concentrated solar power plants. This review presents the attenuative impacts of atmospheric aerosols, as well as reflectivity losses due to soiling of solar reflectors, by covering both experimental investigations and numerical studies; along with presenting the theoretical background. The chemical nature of aerosols, and the physics of soiling and atmospheric extinction phenomena (scattering and absorption) are also reviewed. Suspended particles like aerosols result in atmospheric extinction of the sol

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Goossens, Dirk. "Soiling of Photovoltaic Modules: Size Characterization of the Accumulated Dust." Journal of Clean Energy Technologies 7, no. 3 (2019): 25–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.18178/jocet.2019.7.3.505.

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El Baraka, Ayoub, Redouane En-nadir, Mohamed A. Basyooni-M. Kabatas, Anouar Jorio, and Asmae Khaldoun. "Soiling, Adhesion, and Surface Characterization of Concentrated Solar Power Reflectors: Insights and Challenges in the MENA Region." Sustainability 16, no. 14 (2024): 6257. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su16146257.

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Desert environments are prime locations for concentrated solar power (CSP) applications due to abundant direct normal irradiance. Despite this advantage, the accumulation and adhesion of dust on CSP mirror surfaces present significant challenges to plant efficiency. This paper comprehensively explores soiling phenomena and dust adhesion mechanisms, complemented by advanced measurement techniques tailored for CSP reflector mirrors. By elucidating the factors influencing dust accumulation and delving into the thermodynamics of self-cleaning coatings, alongside an analysis of various mirror mater

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Ghosh, Aritra. "Soiling Losses: A Barrier for India’s Energy Security Dependency from Photovoltaic Power." Challenges 11, no. 1 (2020): 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/challe11010009.

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Worldwide photovoltaic power generation is affected by deposited dust on photovoltaic (PV) systems, which creates soiling losses. In this work, factors that have a detrimental influence on dust deposition and an impact on PV systems performance were reviewed. The different ways that dust deposition can be a barrier for India’s energy security plan involving PV were also discussed. Different available cleaning techniques were also introduced. The nature, size, and morphology of dust particles vary with geographical location. Any increase of the PV tilt angle, or high wind speed and heavy rain s

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Vumbugwa, M., J. L. Crozier McCleland, E. E. Van Dyk, F. J. Vorster, and T. J. Serameng. "Effects of current mismatch due to uneven soiling on the performance of multi-crystalline silicon module strings." Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 31, no. 1 (2020): 62–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2020/v31i1a7571.

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Photovoltaic (PV) module operation is critical in PV systems for optimum generation of electrical power. Modules installed in the field suffer uneven soiling caused by bird droppings and dust build-up on their front surface. This study investigated the impact of partial shading caused by non-uniform soiling on the electrical characteristics of multi-crystalline silicon (mc-Si) modules and strings, and compared this with simulated I-V parameters. Light and heavy uneven soiling on mc-Si solar cells resulted in current mismatch which can be simulated. The effects of partial soiling on the I-V cha

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Radonjic, Ivana, and Tomislav Pavlovic. "Investigation of the energy efficiency of horizontally mounted solar module soiled with CaCo3." Facta universitatis - series: Physics, Chemistry and Technology 15, no. 2 (2017): 57–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/fupct1702057r.

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Soiling is a term used to describe the deposition of dust (dirt) on solar modules, which reduces the amount of solar radiation reaching the solar cells. Deposition of dust on solar modules can make the operation of the entire PV system - more difficult and, therefore, lead to the generation of less electric energy. Soiling of solar modules also influences solar modules parameters (short-circuit current, open-circuit voltage, maximum power, fill factor and efficiency). This paper presents the results of the investigation on the impact different quantities of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) deposition

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Diouf, Mame Cheikh, Mactar Faye, Ababacar Thiam, and Vincent Sambou. "A framework of optimum cleaning schedule and its financial impact in a large-scale PV solar plant: a case study in Senegal." EPJ Photovoltaics 13 (2022): 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjpv/2022019.

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The performance of large-scale PV solar plant installed in sub-Saharan regions is affected by the deposition of dust on the surface of the PV modules. Frequent cleaning of the PV modules increases the profitability of PV solar plants. The objective of this study is to determine the optimal cleaning cycle of a PV solar plant subjected to a wind loaded with sand and dust. This study took place in a PV solar plant installed in Senegal. The measurement data are analysed for a period of two years and used to extract soiling rate. Optimization was done based on the total cost caused by dust on the P

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Vedulla, Gowtham, Anbazhagan Geetha, and Ramalingam Senthil. "Review of Strategies to Mitigate Dust Deposition on Solar Photovoltaic Systems." Energies 16, no. 1 (2022): 109. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16010109.

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In recent years, there has been an increased focus on developing and utilizing renewable energy resources due to several factors, including environmental concerns, rising fuel costs, and the limited supply of conventional fossil fuels. The most appealing green energy conversion technology is solar energy, and its efficient application can help the world achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7: Access to affordable, clean energy. Irradiance, latitude, longitude, tilt angle, and orientation are a few variables that affect the functioning of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Additionally, environm

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Schwar, M. J. R. "Nuisance Dust Deposition and Soiling Rate Measurements." Environmental Technology 19, no. 2 (1998): 223–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09593331908616674.

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Zheng, Bingying, Yihua Hu, and Mohammed Alkahtani. "Strategies to Reduce Urban Pollution Effects on Solar Panels: A Review." Solar 5, no. 1 (2025): 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/solar5010011.

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Urban soiling, consisting of dust, industrial byproducts, and other pollutants, presents a significant risk to the effectiveness and safety of solar energy systems. To achieve the goal of net zero, having renewable energy systems such as solar panels in urban environments can help. This review will examine the composition and variety of urban soiling and evaluate its impact on PV installation. The study will analyze the efficiency loss attributable to soiling, focusing on its impact on small-scale installations such as rooftops, building integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs), and large-scale urban

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L., Sahana, Naveen Kumaar, Hans Peter Waldl, et al. "Impact of Soiling on Energy Yield of Solar PV Power Plant and Developing Soiling Correction Factor for Solar PV Power Forecasting." European Journal of Energy Research 1, no. 2 (2021): 21–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejenergy.2021.1.2.7.

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Across the world, the geographical conditions are varied, and the characteristics of dust depend on the local environmental conditions. The solar power generators must incorporate the soiling losses in their estimation for power output and therefore a methodology was developed to estimate the soiling correction factor. After extensive research, a comprehensive review was presented on the effect of soiling on performance of PV plants along with case studies of soiling experiments around the world. A soiling experiment was designed to develop the soiling correction factor. A methodology to calcu

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Alghamdi, Bahaj, Blunden, and Wu. "Dust Removal from Solar PV Modules by Automated Cleaning Systems." Energies 12, no. 15 (2019): 2923. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en12152923.

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Dust accumulation on solar photovoltaic (PV) modules reduces light transmission from the outer surfaces to the solar cells reducing photon absorption and thus contributing to performance reduction of PV systems. In regions such as the Middle East where dust is prevalent and rainfall is scarce, remedial measures are needed to reduce such impacts. Currently, various techniques are being employed to address such sand soiling ranging from mechanical (brushing) to active and passive electrical interventions. This research focuses on mechanical approaches encompassing module vibration, air and water

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Winkel, Peter, Stefan Wilbert, Marc Röger, et al. "Cell-Resolved PV Soiling Measurement Using Drone Images." Remote Sensing 16, no. 14 (2024): 2617. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rs16142617.

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The maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) power plants is of central importance for their yield. To reach higher efficiencies in PV parks, it is helpful to detect soiling such as dust deposition and to apply this information to optimize cleaning strategies. Furthermore, a periodic inspection of the PV modules with infrared (IR) imagery is of advantage to detect and potentially remove faulty PV modules. Soiling can be erroneously interpreted as PV module defects and hence spatially resolved soiling measurements can improve the results of IR-based PV inspection. So far, soiling measurements are mostl

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Pappa, Areti, Johannes Christoph Sattler, Siddharth Dutta, et al. "Soiling Forecasting for Parabolic Trough Collector Mirrors: Model Validation and Sensitivity Analysis." Atmosphere 16, no. 7 (2025): 807. https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos16070807.

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Parabolic trough collector (PTC) systems, often deployed in arid regions, are vulnerable to dust accumulation (soiling), which reduces mirror reflectivity and energy output. This study presents a physically based soiling forecast algorithm (SFA) designed to estimate soiling levels. The model was calibrated and validated using three meteorological data sources—numerical forecasts (YR), METAR observations, and on-site measurements—from a PTC facility in Limassol, Cyprus. Field campaigns covered dry, rainy, and red-rain conditions. The model demonstrated robust performance, particularly under dry

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Redondo, Marta, Carlos A. Platero, Antonio Moset, Fernando Rodríguez, and Vicente Donate. "Soiling Modelling in Large Grid-Connected PV Plants for Cleaning Optimization." Energies 16, no. 2 (2023): 904. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16020904.

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Soiling of PV modules is an issue causing non-negligible losses on PV power plants, between 3 and 4% of the total energy production. Cleaning is the most common way to mitigate soiling. The impact of the cleaning activity can be significant, both in terms of cost and resources consumption. For these reasons, it is important to monitor and predict soiling profiles and establish an optimal cleaning schedule. Especially in locations where raining is irregular or where desert winds carry a high concentration of particles, it is also important to know how precipitation and dust events affect the so

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Daffa, Muhammad Athallah Al, Bintang Cahyo Nugroho, Nur Alif Mardiyah, and Khusnul Hidayat. "Analysis of Performance Decline in 415.15 kWp On-Grid Solar Based on Dust Soiling Factors and Inverter Temperature in the Solar Power System." Interdisciplinary Social Studies 4, no. 3 (2025): 292–99. https://doi.org/10.55324/iss.v4i3.870.

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This study aims to analyze the influence of soiling factors and inverter temperature on the performance degradation of solar panels, using real-time data captured through sensors. Soiling, which includes the accumulation of dust and dirt on the surface of solar panels, as well as fluctuating inverter temperatures, are known to affect energy conversion efficiency. Tests were conducted by monitoring the performance of solar panels under different soiling conditions and varying inverter temperatures. To solve the soiling problem, cleaning was carried out on the solar panels, while the high invert

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Brooks, Karen, and Michael J. R. Schwar. "Dust deposition and the soiling of glossy surfaces." Environmental Pollution 43, no. 2 (1987): 129–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0269-7491(87)90071-6.

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Arjyadhara, Pradhan, Panda Babita, Nanda Lipika, and Jena Chitralekha. "Analysis of dust on the parameters of PV module and design of an effective solar dust cleaner." International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) 13, no. 2 (2022): 900–907. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i2.pp900-907.

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Photovoltaic panel output is affected by various factors like solar isolation, temperature, dust, shading, mounting. Among all these factors dust is a prominent factor which greatly reduces panel efficiency. With increase in the quantity of dust both efficiency and power output of the module reduces. As the mass of dust deposition increases, power output and the efficiency of the module decreases. Dust particles are of different shapes and sizes. PV panels installed on ground or roof top are subjected to dust all the time. The amount and type of dust deposition depends on tilt angle, locations

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Augusto, Magnum Lopes Moraes, Timò Gianluca, Agustín-Sáenz Cecilia, Braceras Iñigo, Cornelli Marina, and de Mello Ferreira Angela. "Anti-soiling coatings for solar cell cover glass: Climate and surface properties influence." Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 185, December 2017 (2018): 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2018.05.036.

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The objective of this study has been twofold: i) to investigate different strategies for CPV module glass surface modification, in particular preparing hydrophilic and hydrophobic coatings in order to reduce the dust accu- mulation (soiling) on the module surface; ii) to perform a joint comparative soiling testing in Italy, Spain and Brazil in order to understand the limit and advantages of the proposed anti-soiling coatings in different climate condition. Two TiO2/SiO2 films with different titanium content have been synthesized and benchmarked against pure TiO2 in relation to transparency and

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Jang, Gyoung Gug, D. Barton Smith, Frederick Alyious List, et al. "The anti-soiling performance of highly reflective superhydrophobic nanoparticle-textured mirrors." Nanoscale 10, no. 30 (2018): 14600–14612. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c8nr03024c.

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Highly transparent, superhydrophobic nanoparticle-textured coatings with engineered surface roughness significantly decrease the adhesion force of dust particles on the surface, resulting in soil and dust repellent performance.

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Sengupta, Saheli, Aritra Ghosh, Tapas K. Mallick, et al. "Model Based Generation Prediction of SPV Power Plant Due to Weather Stressed Soiling." Energies 14, no. 17 (2021): 5305. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en14175305.

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Solar energy is going to be a major component of global energy generation. Loss due to dust deposition has raised a great concern to the investors in this field. Pre-estimation of this reduced generation and hence the economic loss will help the operators’ readiness for efficient and enhanced economic energy management of the system. In an earlier article, a physics–based model is proposed for assessment of dust accumulation under various climatic conditions which is validated by data of a single location. In this paper, the universality of this model is established and is used to demonstrate

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Kartik Kapoor, Eswaramoorthy Muthusamy, Nikhil P.G, and Ravi Kumar Goyal. "Impact of Soiling on Performance and Cleaning Optimization of a 2.5 MWp Solar PV Plant in Pune, India." Solar Energy and Sustainable Development Journal 14, no. 1 (2025): 141–56. https://doi.org/10.51646/jsesd.v14i1.365.

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The soiling pattern of PV plants needs to be studied for the proper utilization of solar energy as it creates a partial blockage of radiation and hence reduces power generation. The pattern of soil deposition varies from one location to another location. A large number of studies were carried out for a dry season to measure per day soiling rate. This research article investigates soiling pattern of a varied weather location i.e., Pune, India. Ambient temperature is less with high chances of precipitation and wind speed as compared with other locations of India. To measure the change in perform

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Guo, Bing, and Wasim Javed. "Image Contrast Soiling Loss Quantification with Multiple Dust Types." Solar Energy 283 (November 2024): 112991. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2024.112991.

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Isaacs, Stewart, Olga Kalashnikova, Michael J. Garay, et al. "Dust soiling effects on decentralized solar in West Africa." Applied Energy 340 (June 2023): 120993. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.120993.

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Abbood Al-Khazzar, Akram Abdulameer. "A New Method to Reduce Soiling Effect on Performance of a Solar PV Module." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovation 3, no. 4 (2015): 53–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.51976/ijari.341510.

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In spite of many advantages behind the dependence on the photovoltaic (PV) systems butthe efficiency level of the PV module still not satisfying. The fuel of the PV modules is the amount of sun light absorbedby the module and that depends on many factors such as front surface reflectivity, solar beam incidence angle and the most important is the transmissivity of the front surface. Soiling and dust accumulation reduce the transmissivity. This article presents a review for the studies about the impact of dust accumulation on solar PV module performance and a discussion for some solutions or cle

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Bouaddi, Sahar, Aránzazu Fernández-García, Chris Sansom, et al. "A Review of Conventional and Innovative- Sustainable Methods for Cleaning Reflectors in Concentrating Solar Power Plants." Sustainability 10, no. 11 (2018): 3937. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su10113937.

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The severe soiling of reflectors deployed in arid and semi arid locations decreases their reflectance and drives down the yield of the concentrating solar power (CSP) plants. To alleviate this issue, various sets of methods are available. The operation and maintenance (O&M) staff should opt for sustainable cleaning methods that are safe and environmentally friendly. To restore high reflectance, the cleaning vehicles of CSP plants must adapt to the constraints of each technology and to the layout of reflectors in the solar field. Water based methods are currently the most commonly used in C

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Aline Maria de Jesus Rodrigues, Thamiles Rodrigues de Melo, and Valéria Loureiro da Silva. "Soiling in Photovoltaic Systems and the Negative Effects of Unpreventive Maintenance." JOURNAL OF BIOENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGIES AND HEALTH 6, no. 2 (2023): 165–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.34178/jbth.v6i2.298.

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Soiling in photovoltaic system equipment is one of the main parameters that negatively impacts its performance and useful life. This work presents a case study of dirtiness most frequently found in distributed generation photovoltaic systems and the negative effects of no preventive maintenance. The study was based on 96 maintenance reports from a company in the solar energy segment from May 2021 to May 2022. Among the maintenance performed, 84.37% were preventive, 15.63% were corrective, being found 100% were dust on modules and inverters. This study highlighted the problems caused by the soi

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Czarnecki, Tomasz, and Kacper Bloch. "The Use of Drone Photo Material to Classify the Purity of Photovoltaic Panels Based on Statistical Classifiers." Sensors 22, no. 2 (2022): 483. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s22020483.

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The subject of this work is the analysis of methods of detecting soiling of photovoltaic panels. Environmental and weather conditions affect the efficiency of renewable energy sources. Accumulation of soil, dust, and dirt on the surface of the solar panels reduces the power generated by the panels. This paper presents several variants of the algorithm that uses various statistical classifiers to classify photovoltaic panels in terms of soiling. The base material was high-resolution photos and videos of solar panels and sets dedicated to solar farms. The classifiers were tested and analyzed in

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Alawasa, Khaled M., Rashid S. AlAbri, Amer S. Al-Hinai, Mohammed H. Albadi, and Abdullah H. Al-Badi. "Experimental Study on the Effect of Dust Deposition on a Car Park Photovoltaic System with Different Cleaning Cycles." Sustainability 13, no. 14 (2021): 7636. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13147636.

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For a decade, investments in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have been increasing exponentially in the Middle East. Broadly speaking, these investments have been facing tremendous challenges due to the harsh weather in this particular part of the world. Dust accumulation is one the challenges that negatively affects the performance of solar PV systems. The overall goal of this paper is to thoroughly investigate the effect of dust accumulation on the energy yield of car park PV systems. With this aim in mind, the paper presents scientific values for further research and opens the horizon for at

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Ferrari, Michele, Paolo Piccardo, Justine Vernet, and Francesca Cirisano. "High Transmittance Superhydrophobic Coatings with Durable Self-Cleaning Properties." Coatings 11, no. 5 (2021): 493. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/coatings11050493.

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One of the most important factors determining a significant reduction in optical devices’ efficiency is the accumulation of soiling substances such as dust, which, especially in solar power plants, implies higher costs and materials ageing. The use of superhydrophobic (SH) coatings, water contact angle (CA) greater than 150°, represents a suitable solution to improve the self-cleaning action while at the same time providing high transmittance for energy conversion. A mixed organic–inorganic SH coating with surface roughness below 100 nm was prepared by an easily scalable spray method and emplo

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Al Siyabi, Idris, Arwa Al Mayasi, Aiman Al Shukaili, and Sourav Khanna. "Effect of Soiling on Solar Photovoltaic Performance under Desert Climatic Conditions." Energies 14, no. 3 (2021): 659. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en14030659.

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The solar irradiation at the gulf Arabia is considered one of the highest in the world. However, this region is classified as a desert with high dust accumulation. Thus, the objective of this study is to analyze the effect of soiling and the photovoltaic (PV) tilt angle on the performance of 2.0 MWp of car park PV plant in Oman. Experimental measurements were taken and a model was developed for simulation. The power generation by the cleaned PV system was measured as 1460 kW around noon. After one week of operation, the power production (at the same irradiance level) reduced to 1390 kW due to

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Borah, Pankaj, Leonardo Micheli, and Nabin Sarmah. "Analysis of Soiling Loss in Photovoltaic Modules: A Review of the Impact of Atmospheric Parameters, Soil Properties, and Mitigation Approaches." Sustainability 15, no. 24 (2023): 16669. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su152416669.

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Soil accumulated on a photovoltaic (PV) module can significantly reduce the transmittance of the cover glass, resulting in power losses and consequent economic losses. Natural atmospheric parameters influence the accumulation of soil at various geographic locations. In this paper, the approaches and outcomes of the research studies on either indoor (simulator-based) or outdoor (field-based) PV soiling have been thoroughly reviewed. It has been noted that conducting an indoor study is necessary in order to estimate future power losses prior to the installation of a solar PV power plant. Differe

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K, Rajarajeswari. "Solar Panel Defect Detection and Monitoring." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 09, no. 05 (2025): 1–9. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem47865.

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Abstract—This article describes an IoT-based fault detection and monitoring system that is meant to improve the reliability and performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. In order to gather data in real time for a number of factors, including panel temperature, ambient temperature and humidity, voltage, light intensity, and dust, the system integrates many sensors. The solar panel temperature is monitored by a DS18B20 sensor, and the ambient temperature and humidity are monitored by a DHT22. The INA219 sensor provides voltage and current stability, and The BH1750 sensor measures light inte

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Hossain, Mohammad Istiaque, Adnan Ali, Veronica Bermudez Benito, Benjamin Figgis, and Brahim Aïssa. "Anti-Soiling Coatings for Enhancement of PV Panel Performance in Desert Environment: A Critical Review and Market Overview." Materials 15, no. 20 (2022): 7139. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma15207139.

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Areas with abundant sunlight, such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), are optimal for photovoltaic (PV) power generation. However, the average power loss of photovoltaic modules caused by dust accumulation is extreme and may reach 1%/day, necessitating frequent cleaning which adds to the cost of operations and maintenance. One of the solutions to the problem of PV soiling is to develop anti-soil coatings, where hydrophilic or hydrophobic coatings with spectral characteristics suitable for PV applications are added to the outer layer of PV glass. However, the effectiveness of such coat

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Chala, Girma T., Shaharin A. Sulaiman, and Xuecheng Chen. "A Study on the Performance of Soiled Solar Photovoltaic Panels at Different Tilt Angles in Al Seeb, Oman." Energies 18, no. 2 (2025): 301. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18020301.

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Climate and weather conditions greatly affect photovoltaic (PV) module performance and efficiency, particularly in desert environments. Dust accumulation, which significantly reduces power generation efficiency, is currently the main issue facing photovoltaic modules since it affects the return on investment of PV systems. It is believed that the tilt angle of solar PV panels can be helpful in reducing the effect of soiling using the gravitational force experienced by the dust particles, mainly in dry environments. In this work, experimental studies were conducted to investigate the effects of

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Evstatiev, Boris I., Dimitar T. Trifonov, Katerina G. Gabrovska-Evstatieva, Nikolay P. Valov, and Nicola P. Mihailov. "PV Module Soiling Detection Using Visible Spectrum Imaging and Machine Learning." Energies 17, no. 20 (2024): 5238. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en17205238.

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During the last decades photovoltaic solar energy has continuously increased its share in the electricity mix and has already surpassed 5% globally. Even though photovoltaic (PV) installations are considered to require very little maintenance, their efficient exploitation relies on accounting for certain environmental factors that affect energy generation. One of these factors is the soiling of the PV surface, which could be observed in different forms, such as dust and bird droppings. In this study, visible spectrum data and machine learning algorithms were used for the identification of soil

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Varga, Hanna F., and Mark R. Wiesner. "Effect of Dust Composition on the Reversibility of Photovoltaic Panel Soiling." Environmental Science & Technology 55, no. 3 (2021): 1984–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.0c06196.

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Javed, Wasim, Bing Guo, Benjamin Figgis, and Brahim Aïssa. "Dust potency in the context of solar photovoltaic (PV) soiling loss." Solar Energy 220 (May 2021): 1040–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2021.04.015.

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Younis, A., and Y. Alhorr. "Modeling of dust soiling effects on solar photovoltaic performance: A review." Solar Energy 220 (May 2021): 1074–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2021.04.011.

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Guo, Bing, Wasim Javed, Yong Sheng Khoo, and Benjamin Figgis. "Solar PV soiling mitigation by electrodynamic dust shield in field conditions." Solar Energy 188 (August 2019): 271–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.05.071.

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