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Journal articles on the topic "Soiling Losses"

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Babin, Markus, Daniel Álvarez Mira, Yashaswa Surya Aryan, Marina García-Agúndez Blanco, Peter Behrensdorff Poulsen, and Sune Thorsteinsson. "Optical Transmission Losses of a TiO2-based Anti-soiling Coating for Use in Outdoor Photovoltaic Applications." Journal of Photocatalysis 2, no. 4 (2021): 297–305. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2665976x02666211022150845.

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Background: Soiling can be a major challenge for photovoltaic (PV) installations, depending on their location, as it reduces transmission and can lead to significant losses. Anti-soiling coatings have been demonstrated to reduce soiling losses and thereby increase PV power production. Objective: This article investigates the applicability of a titanium-dioxide-based anti-soiling coating developed by Photocat under the name “ShineOn” for use with PV installations. The main parameter examined is the optical transmission losses, as this directly translates to performance losses during non-soiled
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Ghosh, S., J. N. Roy, and C. Chakraborty. "A model to determine soiling, shading and thermal losses from PV yield data." Clean Energy 6, no. 2 (2022): 1137–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ce/zkac014.

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Abstract Apart from being a clean source of energy, photovoltaic (PV) power plants are also a source of income generation for its investors and lenders. Therefore, mitigation of system losses is crucial for economic operation of PV plants. Combined losses due to soiling, shading and temperature in PV plants go as high as 50%. Much of these losses are unaccounted initially, which can jeopardize the economic viability of PV projects. This paper aims to provide a model to determine losses due to soiling, shading and temperature using quantities like irradiance, cell temperature, DC power and curr
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Simal Pérez, Noelia, Joaquín Alonso-Montesinos, and Francisco Javier Batlles. "Estimation of Soiling Losses from an Experimental Photovoltaic Plant Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques." Applied Sciences 11, no. 4 (2021): 1516. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app11041516.

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Fossil fuels and their use to generate energy have multiple disadvantages, with renewable energies being presented as an alternative to this situation. Among them is photovoltaic solar energy, which requires solar installations that are capable of producing energy in an optimal way. These installations will have specific characteristics according to their location and meteorological variables of the place, one of these factors being soiling. Soiling generates energy losses, diminishing the plant’s performance, making it difficult to estimate the losses due to deposited soiling and to measure t
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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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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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Winkel, Peter, Jakob Smretschnig, Stefan Wilbert, et al. "Electrothermal Modeling of Photovoltaic Modules for the Detection of Hot-Spots Caused by Soiling." Energies 17, no. 19 (2024): 4878. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en17194878.

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Solar energy plays a major role in the transition to renewable energy. To ensure that large-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants operate at their full potential, their monitoring is essential. It is common practice to utilize drones equipped with infrared thermography (IRT) cameras to detect defects in modules, as the latter can lead to deviating thermal behavior. However, IRT images can also show temperature hot-spots caused by inhomogeneous soiling on the module’s surface. Hence, the method does not differentiate between defective and soiled modules, which may cause false identification and
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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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Redondo, Marta, Carlos Antonio Platero, Antonio Moset, Fernando Rodríguez, and Vicente Donate. "Review and Comparison of Methods for Soiling Modeling in Large Grid-Connected PV Plants." Sustainability 16, no. 24 (2024): 10998. https://doi.org/10.3390/su162410998.

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Soiling in PV modules is one of the biggest issues affecting performance and economic losses in PV power plants; thus, it is essential to supervise and forecast soiling profiles and establish the best cleaning program. This paper analyzes different methods for soiling modeling in Large Grid-Connected PV Plants and discusses the different factors influencing soiling. Analytical models from environmental conditions are discussed in detail, comparing the proposed model by the authors (SOMOSclean) with another three relevant models from the literature (Kimber, HSU, and Toth), applying them to 16 P
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Mejia, Felipe A., and Jan Kleissl. "Soiling losses for solar photovoltaic systems in California." Solar Energy 95 (September 2013): 357–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2013.06.028.

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Mohammad Didarul Islam, MD Aminul Islam, and M. Ryyan Khan. "Effect of non-uniform soiling on solar panel output and revenue analyzed through controlled experiment." MIST INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 10 (December 29, 2022): 21–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.47981/j.mijst.10(03)2022.346(21-28).

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Non-uniform soiling drastically decreases the power generation of PV panels. Different events are responsible for the non-uniform soiling on PV panels for example bird droppings, sand storms, or snowfall. In this study, we have achieved multiple-goals for analyzing the effect of non-uniform soiling on a PV module output. We also analyzed the revenue losses due to the non-uniform soiling in a PV power plant. Firstly, for observing the effect of non-uniform soiling an I-V scanner has been designed. Secondly, the designed I-V scanner has been used to observe the changes in the I-V characteristics
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Soiling Losses"

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Sayyah, Arash. "Mitigation of soiling losses in solar collectors: removal of surface-adhered dust particles using an electrodynamic screen." Thesis, 2015. https://hdl.handle.net/2144/13643.

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Particulate contamination of the optical surfaces of solar collectors, often called "soiling", can have a significant deteriorating impact on energy yield due to the absorption and scattering of incident light. Soiling has more destructive effect on concentrated solar systems than on flat-plate photovoltaic panels, as the former are incapable of converting scattered sunlight. The first part of this thesis deals with the soiling losses of flat-plate photovoltaic (PV), concentrated solar power (CSP), and concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems in operation in several regions of the world. Influ
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"Seasonal and Tilt Angle Dependence of Soiling Loss Factor and Development of Artificial Soil Deposition Chamber Replicating Natural Dew Cycle." Master's thesis, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.45024.

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abstract: This is a two-part thesis. Part 1 presents the seasonal and tilt angle dependence of soiling loss factor of photovoltaic (PV) modules over two years for Mesa, Arizona (a desert climatic condition). Part 2 presents the development of an indoor artificial soil deposition chamber replicating natural dew cycle. Several environmental factors affect the performance of PV systems including soiling. Soiling on PV modules results in a decrease of sunlight reaching the solar cell, thereby reducing the current and power output. Dust particles, air pollution particles, pollen, bird droppings
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"Outdoor Soiling Loss Characterization and Statistical Risk Analysis of Photovoltaic Power Plants." Master's thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.29976.

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abstract: This is a two-part thesis: Part 1 characterizes soiling losses using various techniques to understand the effect of soiling on photovoltaic modules. The higher the angle of incidence (AOI), the lower will be the photovoltaic (PV) module performance. Our research group has already reported the AOI investigation for cleaned modules of five different technologies with air/glass interface. However, the modules that are installed in the field would invariably develop a soil layer with varying thickness depending on the site condition, rainfall and tilt angle. The soiled module will have
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Books on the topic "Soiling Losses"

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Shmueli, Udi. Faecal incontinence. Edited by Patrick Davey and David Sprigings. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199568741.003.0060.

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Faecal incontinence is the recurrent uncontrolled passage of faecal material. It is important to subdivide it into passive leakage, when the patient is unaware of stool loss, and urge incontinence when there is insufficient time to reach the toilet. The inadvertent escape of flatus and partial soiling of undergarments with liquid stool is graded as minor incontinence, and the involuntary excretion of solid faeces as major incontinence.
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Book chapters on the topic "Soiling Losses"

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Mishra, Ekta, S. Sreejith, and Ranjith Nair. "Learning-Based Soiling Loss Estimation in Solar Panels and Solar Panel Soiling Database Generation." In Communications in Computer and Information Science. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-81339-9_27.

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Kumar, Sujit, Neel Kamal, Kumar Shri Nivas, Anuj Banshwar, and Naveen Kumar Sharma. "Fuzzy-Based Modeling of Photovoltaic Power Loss Due to Soiling Based on Ecological Parameters." In Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. Springer Singapore, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1186-5_14.

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Asbayou, Abdellah, Lahoussine Bouhouch, Isknan Ismail, and Ahmed Ihlal. "Utilization of MOSFET Transistor to Characterize PV Panels under Dust: Study Area Agadir-Morocco." In Solar Panels - Recent Advances and Future Prospects [Working Title]. IntechOpen, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.109731.

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The accumulation of dust on the surface of photovoltaic (PV) modules reduces the intensity of the light transmitted through the cover glass, and therefore, the amount of energy generated by the solar cells. This issue, known as soiling. Affects PV systems worldwide, causing power losses as high as 70% in the worst scenarios This chapter presents an electro-optical investigation of the dust accumulated on the PV panel in the study area of Agadir-Morocco, by using a MOSFET transistor as load to truck the IV and PV characteristics of SX330J. For this purpose, Experiments of soiling effects on the
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Vorobiev, Pavel, and Ortiz G. A. Cruz. "SOLAR TRACKER AXIS CONTROL FOR CLEANING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SURFACES WITH NATURAL RESOURCES OF RAIN AND DEW – PROTOTYPE AND AMBIENT TESTING." In Intellectual Transport Systems. Russian University of Transport, Moscow, Russian Federation, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.30932/9785002182794-2023-90-96.

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One of the causes for photovoltaic energy generation losses, specially in large open field arrays, is soiling – particles accumulation of soil, dust and dirt, while photovoltaic surface cleaning was not a popular research topics untill recently. A research conducted in our group addressed the issue from two different ends: the use of solar tracker’s own motorization for the assisted natural cleaning of the modules on one side and the usage of superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic coatings that achieve self-cleaning effect. Both technologies have been tested in laboratory, then validated in rel
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Zeedan, Amr, Abdulaziz Barakeh, Khaled Al-Fakhroo, Farid Touati, and Antonio SP Gonzales Jr. "Quantification of PV Power and Economic Losses Due to Soiling in Qatar." In Prime Archives in Sustainability. Vide Leaf, Hyderabad, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.37247/pas.1.2021.40.

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Sivaraman P. and Sharmeela C. "Solar Micro-Inverter." In Advances in Computer and Electrical Engineering. IGI Global, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-0117-7.ch010.

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A solar micro inverter is a small-size inverter designed for single solar PV module instead of group of solar PV modules. Each module is equipped with a micro inverter to convert the DC electricity into AC electricity and the micro inverter is placed/installed below the module. The advantages of micro inverters are: reduced effect of shading losses, module degradation and soiling losses, enabled module independence, different rating of micro inverter can be connected in parallel to achieve the desired capacity, additional modules can be included at time which allows the good scalability, strin
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Jaffar Khan, Muhammad, Tarek Tageldin, Muhammad Waqas Farooqi, et al. "Principles of Anesthesia and Airway Management in Head and Neck Surgery." In Surgical Management of Head and Neck Pathologies [Working Title]. IntechOpen, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.95029.

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This topic aims to discuss key aspects of anesthetic and airway management for head and neck surgery. Airway management is a central part of patient care and management in Head and Neck Surgery. Common challenges in Head and Neck surgery are shared airway, distorted airway anatomy due to existing pathology; risk of airway obstruction, disconnection or loss of airway intra-operatively; risk of soiling of the airway due to bleeding and surgical debris; and the potential for airway compromise post-operatively. The option for airway management technique is influenced by patient’s factors, anesthet
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Abraim, Mounir, Massaab El Ydrissi, Omaima El Alani, et al. "Experimental investigation of the interaction between PV soiling loss and atmospheric and climatic conditions: a case study of the semiarid climate of Morocco." In Performance Enhancement and Control of Photovoltaic Systems. Elsevier, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-13392-3.00009-8.

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Conference papers on the topic "Soiling Losses"

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Li, Fang, David C. Miller, and GovindaSamy TamizhMani. "Artificial Replication of Field Soiling Losses on PV Modules." In 2024 IEEE 52nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC). IEEE, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/pvsc57443.2024.10749569.

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Ayan, Syed, Rajeev Ranjan, Shravan Kumar Singh, and Nikhil Chander. "Soiling-Induced Efficiency Losses in Photovoltaic Systems: A Comparative Study of Monocrystalline Monofacial and Bifacial Panels." In 2025 International Conference on Power Electronics Converters for Transportation and Energy Applications (PECTEA). IEEE, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1109/pectea61788.2025.11076222.

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Fuke, Pavan, Shoubhik De, Narendra Shiradkar, and Anil Kottantharayil. "Effect of Soiling on the PV Module Temperature and Soiling Loss Estimation." In 2024 IEEE 52nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC). IEEE, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/pvsc57443.2024.10749369.

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De, Shoubhik, Narendra Shiradkar, and Anil Kottantharayil. "Spatial Variability of Soiling Loss in Large-Scale PV Installations." In 2024 IEEE 52nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC). IEEE, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/pvsc57443.2024.10749529.

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Gostein, Michael, Tim Duster, and Christopher Thuman. "Accurately measuring PV soiling losses with soiling station employing module power measurements." In 2015 IEEE 42nd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC). IEEE, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/pvsc.2015.7355993.

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Bengoechea, Jaione, Miguel Murillo, Ignacio Sánchez, and Ana Rosa Lagunas. "Soiling and abrasion losses for concentrator photovoltaics." In 14TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS (CPV-14). Author(s), 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.5053531.

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Micheli, Leonardo, Eduardo F. Fernandez, and Florencia Almonacid. "Tracking Soiling Losses and Cleaning Profits Trends." In 2021 IEEE 48th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC). IEEE, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/pvsc43889.2021.9518866.

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Gostein, Michael, Bill Stueve, and Mandy Chan. "Accurately Measuring PV Soiling Losses with Soiling Station Employing PV Module Power Measurements." In 2017 IEEE 44th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC). IEEE, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/pvsc.2017.8366169.

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Sayyah, Arash, Mark N. Horenstein, and Malay K. Mazumder. "Mitigation of soiling losses in concentrating solar collectors." In 2013 IEEE 39th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/pvsc.2013.6744194.

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Warade, Sonali, and Anil Kottantharayil. "Analysis of Soiling Losses for Different Cleaning Cycles." In 2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC) (A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC & 34th EU PVSEC). IEEE, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/pvsc.2018.8547867.

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