A review of anti-reflection and self-cleaning coatings on photovoltaic panels
The production of electrical energy from solar energy through the photovoltaic method has
become increasingly widespread throughout the world in the last 20 years. The photovoltaic …
become increasingly widespread throughout the world in the last 20 years. The photovoltaic …
A state-of-the-art review on the multifunctional self-cleaning nanostructured coatings for PV panels, CSP mirrors and related solar devices
D Adak, R Bhattacharyya, HC Barshilia - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2022 - Elsevier
Solar energy-based devices are protected using glass surfaces that need to be cleaned
periodically to maintain their desired optimum performance. If these devices are large and …
periodically to maintain their desired optimum performance. If these devices are large and …
Dust and soiling issues and impacts relating to solar energy systems: Literature review update for 2012–2015
SCS Costa, ASAC Diniz, LL Kazmerski - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2016 - Elsevier
The purpose of this review survey is to provide a literature compilation, updating materials
reported in several review papers on solar-device soiling and mitigation approaches …
reported in several review papers on solar-device soiling and mitigation approaches …
Anti-reflective coating materials: A holistic review from PV perspective
N Shanmugam, R Pugazhendhi… - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
The solar photovoltaic (PV) cell is a prominent energy harvesting device that reduces the
strain in the conventional energy generation approach and endorses the prospectiveness of …
strain in the conventional energy generation approach and endorses the prospectiveness of …
Soiling and cleaning: Initial observations from 5-year photovoltaic glass coating durability study
The contamination of solar photovoltaic cover glass can significantly reduce the
transmittance of light to the surface of the photovoltaic cell, reducing the module's power …
transmittance of light to the surface of the photovoltaic cell, reducing the module's power …
Evaluation of self-cleaning mechanisms for improving performance of roof-mounted solar PV panels: A comparative study
Solar panel installation is generally exposed to dust. Therefore, soiling on the surface of the
solar panels significantly reduces the effectiveness of solar panels. Accumulation of dust …
solar panels significantly reduces the effectiveness of solar panels. Accumulation of dust …
Mesoporous aluminium titanate: Superhydrophilic and photocatalytic antireflective coating for solar glass covers with superior mechanical properties
D Adak, P Mondal, R Bhattacharyya, S Bysakh… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the results of non-stoichiometric mesoporous aluminum titanate (mp-Al x TiO y)
coating using sol-gel-based block copolymers assisted evaporation-induced self-assembly …
coating using sol-gel-based block copolymers assisted evaporation-induced self-assembly …
Application of gahnite-reinforced cyclic olefin copolymer cover sheets on Si solar cell for augmenting the power conversion efficiency
R Gunasekaran, G Velu Kaliyannan, U Gandhi… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Springer
In the past 20 years, the use of photovoltaic cells for electricity generation has grown rapidly
for compensating global energy needs. Reflection loss is a contributing factor declining the …
for compensating global energy needs. Reflection loss is a contributing factor declining the …
Sandstorm erosion testing of anti-reflective glass coatings for solar energy applications
F Wiesinger, G San Vicente… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2018 - Elsevier
Components for concentrating solar power applications can suffer from optical performance
loss due to their permanent exposure to the environment. There is still lack of experience …
loss due to their permanent exposure to the environment. There is still lack of experience …
Soiling measurement station to evaluate anti-soiling properties of PV module coatings
Soiling can be a significant loss factor for PV systems, accounting for> 5% annual energy
loss in locations without frequent rainfall. Therefore, many manufacturers are investigating …
loss in locations without frequent rainfall. Therefore, many manufacturers are investigating …