Effect of Environmental Factors on Photovoltaic Soiling: Experimental and Statistical Analysis

Soiling significantly impacts PV systems’ performance, but this can be mitigated through optimized frequency and timing of cleaning. This experimental study focused on the conditions leading to soiling. It utilized a novel method to evaluate the effectiveness of different cleaning frequencies. The t...

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Main Authors: Honey Brahma, Shraiya Pant, Leonardo Micheli, Greg P. Smestad, Nabin Sarmah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/1/45