IMPACT OF DUST AND SOILING ON SOLAR PANEL EFFICIENCY & MAINTANCE STRATIGES

Abstract

In this thesis the combined technical, environmental and operational problems of dust and soiling on PV were addressed in order to offer a multidisciplinary analysis of how the factors contribute to reduced energy generation, damage to module components, and impact long-term maintenance needs. The work combines empirical observations, environmental simulations and cost-based optimization of maintenance, to provide a coherent model from which to predict sustainable performance and prolong life of PV installations across different climate environments