Assessing Environmental Dynamics and Angular Influence on PV Soiling: Employing ANFIS to Mitigate Power Losses DOI Creative Commons

Zahraa M. Rashak,

Kadhim H. Hassan, Mustafa Majid Rashak Al-Fartoos

et al.

Energies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(23), P. 5921 - 5921

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

The performance of solar photovoltaic systems is impacted by dust accumulation, raising maintenance concerns and discouraging wider adoption to accelerate decarbonization pathways. This research investigates the influence environmental dynamics on accumulation based several locations, considering weather conditions, seasonality, angular installation variations, over a three-month period. Low-iron glass coupons were employed collect on-site soiling from four different locations: agricultural, residential, industrial, desert. samples collected characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for morphology, X-ray diffraction (XRD) mineralogy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDX) elemental analysis, spectrophotometry optical properties, I–V tracing efficiency analysis. data processed ANFIS techniques extract maximum power point (MPP) reduce losses. results showed significant differences in properties across sites, influenced topography, human activity. measurements revealed decrease transmittance up 17.98%, resulting losses 22.66% after three months. findings highlight necessity tailored strategies mitigate impact activities site-specific factors performance. could be developing predictive models providing valuable insights sustaining energy systems.

Language: Английский

Enhancing photovoltaic efficiency: An in-depth systematic review and critical analysis of dust monitoring, mitigation, and cleaning techniques DOI
Alireza Parsay, Mahdi Gandomzadeh, Ali Yaghoubi

et al.

Applied Energy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 388, P. 125668 - 125668

Published: March 12, 2025

Language: Английский

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Scalable, robust, omnidirectional antireflective, superhydrophobic coatings based on chitin nanofibers for efficient solar energy collection DOI
Li Zhang, Lili Ren, Wei Song

et al.

Carbohydrate Polymers, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 359, P. 123569 - 123569

Published: April 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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Hydrophobic SiOxCy :H Thin Films Deposited by PECVD for Photovoltaic Module Protection DOI
Ahmed Kotbi, Pierre Barroy, M. Lejeune

et al.

Published: April 21, 2025

Abstract This study explores the optimization of SiOxCy:H thin films fabricated under varying radio frequency power conditions to achieve enhanced water repeal while preserving photovoltaic (PV) performance. Thin derived from hexamethyldisiloxane were deposited on glass substrates via plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). The sessile drop technique was used assess contact angle. Our findings indicate that at 200 W and 300 exhibit hydrophilic behavior (θ < 90°), whereas film produced 100 achieves hydrophobicity > optimizing surface wettability for water-repellent applications. Notably, applying a solar cell resulted in minimal efficiency loss (0.47%) only 1% decrease fill factor, confirming PV performance remained practically unaltered. These highlight potential optimized provide effective protection against moisture without compromising functionality.

Language: Английский

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Engineering Dual p–n-Type CuI with Significant Enhanced Performance for Advanced Thermoelectric Applications DOI Creative Commons
Mustafa Majid Rashak Al-Fartoos, Anurag Roy, Tapas K. Mallick

et al.

ACS Applied Energy Materials, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 26, 2025

CuI is a well-known thermoelectric (TE) material recognized for its p-type characteristics. However, the development of n-type counterpart and integration both p- in generators (TEGs) remain largely unexplored. In this study, we successfully tuned properties by strategically incorporating Ag, enabling synthesis (Ag0.2Cu0.8I) (Ag0.9Cu0.1I) materials using cost-effective, greener, scalable successive ionic layer adsorption reaction (SILAR) method. The Ag0.2Cu0.8I exhibited figure merit (ZT) 0.47 at 340 K, driven high Seebeck coefficient 810 μV·K–1. contrast, Ag0.9Cu0.1I achieved an exceptional ZT 2.5 attributed to ultrahigh −1891 These superior make CuI-based attractive alternatives conventional TE materials, such as Bi2Te3 PbTe, which are limited toxicity resource scarcity. Furthermore, prototype glazing unit (5 × 5 cm2) demonstrated 14 K temperature differential, highlighting dual functionality power generation building heat loss mitigation. findings underscore potential low-cost advancing sustainable energy technologies.

Language: Английский

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Progress in Improving Photovoltaics Longevity DOI Creative Commons

Tsampika Dimitriou,

Νικόλαος Σκάνδαλος, D. Karamanis

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(22), P. 10373 - 10373

Published: Nov. 11, 2024

With the increase of photovoltaic (PV) penetration in power grid, reliability and longevity PV modules are important for improving their payback period reducing recycling needs. Although performance systems has been optimized to achieve a multi-fold electricity generation compared ten years ago, improvements lifespan have received less attention. Appropriate operation maintenance measures required mitigate aging. cells subject various degradation mechanisms, which impact long-term reliability. Understanding these processes is crucial lifetime sustainability solar energy systems. In this context, review summarizes current knowledge on key mechanisms (intrinsic, extrinsic, specific) affecting modules, as well on-site remote sensing methods detecting module defects mitigation strategies employed enhancing operational under different climatic conditions global environment.

Language: Английский

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Investigation of pollution effect reducing energy production in solar panels and self cleaning with hydrophilic nano coatings without using water DOI Creative Commons
Ozan Akı, Dinçer Akal, Taşkın Tez

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 25, 2024

Abstract There is a growing interest in solar electricity generation many countries worldwide. This trend the recent installation of photovoltaic panels rather than power plants. However, conversion efficiency (PV) declining due to accumulation dust and surface contamination. Furthermore, process cleaning situated on roofs residential commercial buildings challenging potentially hazardous task. In this study, SELFCLEAN PV hydrophilic nano coating was applied single panel energy system at Trakya University Faculty Engineering, with consideration given roof slopes Edirne province. During summer season, when radiation its highest, continuous data collected over four months. Upon analysis results application, it observed that there an 8.14% increase production June, 7.73% July, 6.34% August, 5.34% September, comparison standard panel. months offers labor cost advantages. water use not required, significantly contributing sustainability.

Language: Английский

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Assessing Environmental Dynamics and Angular Influence on PV Soiling: Employing ANFIS to Mitigate Power Losses DOI Creative Commons

Zahraa M. Rashak,

Kadhim H. Hassan, Mustafa Majid Rashak Al-Fartoos

et al.

Energies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(23), P. 5921 - 5921

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

The performance of solar photovoltaic systems is impacted by dust accumulation, raising maintenance concerns and discouraging wider adoption to accelerate decarbonization pathways. This research investigates the influence environmental dynamics on accumulation based several locations, considering weather conditions, seasonality, angular installation variations, over a three-month period. Low-iron glass coupons were employed collect on-site soiling from four different locations: agricultural, residential, industrial, desert. samples collected characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for morphology, X-ray diffraction (XRD) mineralogy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDX) elemental analysis, spectrophotometry optical properties, I–V tracing efficiency analysis. data processed ANFIS techniques extract maximum power point (MPP) reduce losses. results showed significant differences in properties across sites, influenced topography, human activity. measurements revealed decrease transmittance up 17.98%, resulting losses 22.66% after three months. findings highlight necessity tailored strategies mitigate impact activities site-specific factors performance. could be developing predictive models providing valuable insights sustaining energy systems.

Language: Английский

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