A new cleaning method for solar panels inspired from the natural vibrations of tree branches and leaves

Abstract Photovoltaic (PV) panels are similar in many aspects to the leaves of trees, both are standing in the Sun to capture the sunlight, however, PV panels get soiled especially in desert areas, while the leaves remain clean to a very good extent. The question is, why leaves remain clean while PV...

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Main Authors: M. S. Abd-Elhady, Adil Rana, M. A. Elsebaaie, H. A. Kandil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-68215-y