Abstract
This paper reviews the impact dust accumulation for long-term on the performance of photovoltaic (PV) modules. It examines accumulation impact on the PV efficiency, their solar energy production, and their lifetime. The paper also discusses the various strategies for preventing dust accumulation, such as waterproof coatings, hydrophobic coatings, and anti-static coatings. Finally, the paper provides a comprehensive review in dust control and highlights potential future research directions. This review provides an in-depth analysis of PV behavior and its effect by dust accumulation and provides useful information for researchers and practitioners in the solar industry.
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Abbreviations
- Ac:
-
PV collector area (in m2)
- G :
-
Solar irradiance (in W/m2)
- I:
-
Current in A
- q:
-
Elementary charge (in 1.602 × 10−19 Coulumb
- K:
-
Boltzmann’s contact (in 1.38 × 10−23 m2 kg s−2 Kelvin−1)
- Ki :
-
Short circuit current temperature coefficient (in A/Kelvin)
- m:
-
Dust accumulated density (in kg/m2)
- N:
-
Diode ideality factor (1 or 2)
- n:
-
Number of parameters of the most elements with the highest percentage (greater than 80%, unitless
- R:
-
Resistance (in ohm)
- T:
-
Junction temperature (in Kelvin)
- Tc, Tr:
-
Working and reference temperatures (in Kelvin)
- V:
-
Voltage (in V)
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Kazem, H.A. Impact of long-term dust accumulation on photovoltaic module performance — a comprehensive review. Environ Sci Pollut Res 30, 119568–119593 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-30788-y
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