Recent progress in the preparation, properties and applications of superhydrophobic nano-based coatings and surfaces: A review
With the recent progress in nanotechnology and material engineering, nano-based coatings
have become multifunctional, smarter, efficient, versatile and durable. Superhydrophobic …
have become multifunctional, smarter, efficient, versatile and durable. Superhydrophobic …
[HTML][HTML] Soiling effect in solar energy conversion systems: A review
R Conceicao, J Gonzalez-Aguilar, AA Merrouni… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
This review provides a comprehensive, detailed description and contextualization of soiling
research evolution in the solar energy field throughout time. The analysis consists of past …
research evolution in the solar energy field throughout time. The analysis consists of past …
Effects of soiling on photovoltaic (PV) modules in the Atacama Desert
Soiling by dry deposition affects the power output of photovoltaic (PV) modules, especially
under dry and arid conditions that favor natural atmospheric aerosols (wind-blown dust). In …
under dry and arid conditions that favor natural atmospheric aerosols (wind-blown dust). In …
A review on the direct effect of particulate atmospheric pollution on materials and its mitigation for sustainable cities and societies
Particulate matter (PM) has gained significant attention due to the increasing concerns
related to their effects on human health. Although several reviews have shed light on the …
related to their effects on human health. Although several reviews have shed light on the …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental analysis on the impacts of soil deposition and bird droppings on the thermal performance of photovoltaic panels
Photovoltaic (PV) systems are capable of meeting the urgent demand for power production
for both domestic and commercial purposes. PV systems possess serious drawbacks as …
for both domestic and commercial purposes. PV systems possess serious drawbacks as …
Nanostructured superhydrophobic coatings for solar panel applications
Solar energy is the most widespread renewable source of energy which requires big
installations of solar panels with large open surface. The efficiency of solar panels is highly …
installations of solar panels with large open surface. The efficiency of solar panels is highly …
A new cloud-based IoT solution for soiling ratio measurement of PV systems using artificial neural network
Solar energy is considered the most abundant form of energy available on earth. However,
the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) panels is greatly reduced due to the accumulation of dust …
the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) panels is greatly reduced due to the accumulation of dust …
[HTML][HTML] Optical degradation impact on the spectral performance of photovoltaic technology
The exponential growth of global capacity along with a reduction in manufacturing costs in
the last two decades has caused photovoltaic (PV) energy technology to reach a high …
the last two decades has caused photovoltaic (PV) energy technology to reach a high …
In-situ soiling evaluation and cleaning schedules optimization for several PV technologies under desert climate
N Ammari, M Mehdi, AA Merrouni, A Benazzouz… - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
This study has three objectives. The first one is the measurement and comparison of the
soiling impact on three PV technologies:(i) Cadmium telluride (CdTe)(ii) monocrystalline …
soiling impact on three PV technologies:(i) Cadmium telluride (CdTe)(ii) monocrystalline …
Influence of irradiance incidence angle and installation configuration on the deposition of dust and dust-shading of a photovoltaic array
The influence of installation configuration and the angle of incidence on the total shading of
a soiled photovoltaic collector was investigated. A model to determine the total shaded area …
a soiled photovoltaic collector was investigated. A model to determine the total shaded area …