Solar photovoltaic panel soiling accumulation and removal methods: A review
Abstract Photovoltaic (PV) power generation has become a key area for investment worldwide. Solar PV panels are the core components of PV power generation systems, and the accumulation of soiling on their surfaces has numerous adverse effects on power generation. This paper provides an overview of t...
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| author | Yunpeng Liu Haoyi Li Le Li Xiaoxuan Yin Xinyue Wu Zheng Su Fengsheng Gao BinBin Cai Li Tang Songsong Zhou |
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| description | Abstract Photovoltaic (PV) power generation has become a key area for investment worldwide. Solar PV panels are the core components of PV power generation systems, and the accumulation of soiling on their surfaces has numerous adverse effects on power generation. This paper provides an overview of the soiling accumulation on PV panels and the existing soiling removal methods. Firstly, the sources of soiling particles and the mechanism of soiling fall are analyzed, based on which the accumulation of soiling on the surface of the PV panels is described in detail, and then the effect of the surface soiling on the PV panels is investigated in the order of optics‐thermology‐electrical, with the necessary semiempirical formulas provided to assist in more in‐depth analyses. In addition, the principles, status quo, effects, costs, advantages, and disadvantages of existing soiling removal methods are specifically described, thus providing a reference for the selection of soiling removal methods in different regions. The paper also analyses the soiling accumulation and removal challenges of PV panels in different regions of China. The results of the study are important for the improvement of the effectiveness of soiling removal and the rational optimization of the soiling removal scheme. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-48bc10ac139f455f9836308740d870122025-01-30T12:15:54ZengWileyIET Renewable Power Generation1752-14161752-14242024-12-0118164097411810.1049/rpg2.12940Solar photovoltaic panel soiling accumulation and removal methods: A reviewYunpeng Liu0Haoyi Li1Le Li2Xiaoxuan Yin3Xinyue Wu4Zheng Su5Fengsheng Gao6BinBin Cai7Li Tang8Songsong Zhou9Hebei Key Laboratory of Green and Efficient New Electrical Materials and Equipment North China Electric Power University Baoding ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Green and Efficient New Electrical Materials and Equipment North China Electric Power University Baoding ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Green and Efficient New Electrical Materials and Equipment North China Electric Power University Baoding ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Green and Efficient New Electrical Materials and Equipment North China Electric Power University Baoding ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Green and Efficient New Electrical Materials and Equipment North China Electric Power University Baoding ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Green and Efficient New Electrical Materials and Equipment North China Electric Power University Baoding ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Green and Efficient New Electrical Materials and Equipment North China Electric Power University Baoding ChinaState Grid Shandong Electric Power Company Changyi Power Supply Company Weifang ChinaChina Southern Power Grid Research Institute Co., Ltd Guangzhou ChinaChina Electric Power Research Institute Beijing ChinaAbstract Photovoltaic (PV) power generation has become a key area for investment worldwide. Solar PV panels are the core components of PV power generation systems, and the accumulation of soiling on their surfaces has numerous adverse effects on power generation. This paper provides an overview of the soiling accumulation on PV panels and the existing soiling removal methods. Firstly, the sources of soiling particles and the mechanism of soiling fall are analyzed, based on which the accumulation of soiling on the surface of the PV panels is described in detail, and then the effect of the surface soiling on the PV panels is investigated in the order of optics‐thermology‐electrical, with the necessary semiempirical formulas provided to assist in more in‐depth analyses. In addition, the principles, status quo, effects, costs, advantages, and disadvantages of existing soiling removal methods are specifically described, thus providing a reference for the selection of soiling removal methods in different regions. The paper also analyses the soiling accumulation and removal challenges of PV panels in different regions of China. The results of the study are important for the improvement of the effectiveness of soiling removal and the rational optimization of the soiling removal scheme.https://doi.org/10.1049/rpg2.12940photovoltaic power systemssoiling removalsolar cells |
| spellingShingle | Yunpeng Liu Haoyi Li Le Li Xiaoxuan Yin Xinyue Wu Zheng Su Fengsheng Gao BinBin Cai Li Tang Songsong Zhou Solar photovoltaic panel soiling accumulation and removal methods: A review IET Renewable Power Generation photovoltaic power systems soiling removal solar cells |
| title | Solar photovoltaic panel soiling accumulation and removal methods: A review |
| title_full | Solar photovoltaic panel soiling accumulation and removal methods: A review |
| title_fullStr | Solar photovoltaic panel soiling accumulation and removal methods: A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Solar photovoltaic panel soiling accumulation and removal methods: A review |
| title_short | Solar photovoltaic panel soiling accumulation and removal methods: A review |
| title_sort | solar photovoltaic panel soiling accumulation and removal methods a review |
| topic | photovoltaic power systems soiling removal solar cells |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1049/rpg2.12940 |
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