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An Overview of Cleaning and Prevention Processes for Enhancing Efficiency of Solar Photovoltaic Panels


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1 Department of Research and Development, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India
2 Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India
3 Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India
4 Aerospace Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India
5 Mechanical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India
 

The energy produced by solar photovoltaic (SPV) modules is directly connected with the solar accessible irradiance, spectral content, different variables like environmental and climatic components. Dust and bird droppings are considered as the real challenges for SPV performance. This article covers dust-related challenges and advanced improvements made on the automated cleaning system, by providing a brief framework on strategies such as mechanical, electrical, chemical and electrostatic. The environmental impact of cleaning processes has also been evaluated, which is directly related to the ultimate performance of overall conversion.

Keywords

Automated Cleaning Process, Dust, Electrodynamic Screening, Particle Removal, Solar Photovoltaics.
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Surajit Mondal
Department of Research and Development, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India
Amit Kumar Mondal
Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India
Abhishek Sharma
Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India
Vindhya Devalla
Aerospace Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India
Sravendra Rana
Department of Research and Development, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India
Suresh Kumar
Mechanical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India
Jitendra Kumar Pandey
Department of Research and Development, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, India

Abstract


The energy produced by solar photovoltaic (SPV) modules is directly connected with the solar accessible irradiance, spectral content, different variables like environmental and climatic components. Dust and bird droppings are considered as the real challenges for SPV performance. This article covers dust-related challenges and advanced improvements made on the automated cleaning system, by providing a brief framework on strategies such as mechanical, electrical, chemical and electrostatic. The environmental impact of cleaning processes has also been evaluated, which is directly related to the ultimate performance of overall conversion.

Keywords


Automated Cleaning Process, Dust, Electrodynamic Screening, Particle Removal, Solar Photovoltaics.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18520/cs%2Fv115%2Fi6%2F1065-1077