An investigation of the dust accumulation on photovoltaic panels
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06742-2
Abstract: The particle deposition on the surface of solar photovoltaic panels deteriorates its performance as it obstructs the solar radiation reaching the solar cells. In addition to that, it may cause overheating of the panels, which… read more here.
Keywords: dust accumulation; photovoltaic panels; deposition; dust ... See more keywords
Improved detachable electrodynamic cleaning system for dust removal from soiled photovoltaic panels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.elstat.2020.103481
Abstract: Abstract A detachable cleaning device that utilizes electrodynamic force has been improved to clean hardly adhered dust particles owing to the moisture absorption from the surface of photovoltaic (PV) panels. The device comprises parallel screen… read more here.
Keywords: electrodynamic force; photovoltaic panels; cleaning; improved detachable ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation of evaporative cooling for enhancing photovoltaic panels efficiency
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rinp.2018.10.016
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the effect of cooling of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels by evaporative cooling. The evaporation latent heat was utilized to absorb the generated heat from… read more here.
Keywords: experimental investigation; photovoltaic panels; evaporative cooling; investigation evaporative ... See more keywords
Experimental study for thermal regulation of photovoltaic panels using saturated zeolite with water
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2019.06.039
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a novel experimental work for cooling photovoltaic panels using water saturated zeolite/activated alumina. Different system configurations, with 4 different zeolite thicknesses, were tested indoor. Moreover, the zeolite was tested with different… read more here.
Keywords: water; experimental study; panels using; photovoltaic panels ... See more keywords
Bio-inspired hydrogel with all-weather adhesion, cooling and reusability functions for photovoltaic panels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2021.01.028
Abstract: Abstract The thermal effect is a bothersome issue related to various types of photovoltaic (PV) panels in real working conditions. In this paper, we demonstrate a new and simple hydrogel cooling method that is inspired… read more here.
Keywords: adhesion; photovoltaic panels; bio inspired; hydrogel weather ... See more keywords
Model Based Optimisation Algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking in Photovoltaic Panels
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DOI: 10.3390/en13184798
Abstract: Extracting maximum energy from photovoltaic (PV) systems at varying conditions is crucial. It represents a problem that is being addressed by researchers who are using several techniques to obtain optimal outcomes in real-life scenarios. Among… read more here.
Keywords: point tracking; photovoltaic panels; power point; maximum power ... See more keywords
Different Techniques to Mitigate Partial Shading in Photovoltaic Panels
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DOI: 10.3390/en14133863
Abstract: The effect of partial shading in photovoltaic (PV) panels is one of the biggest problems regarding power losses in PV systems. When the irradiance pattern throughout a PV panel is inequal, some cells with the… read more here.
Keywords: mitigate partial; shading; photovoltaic panels; shading photovoltaic ... See more keywords