TY - GEN
T1 - Mapping the Distribution and Chemical Composition of Dust Particles Across Space and Time in Desert Climate
AU - Aissa, Brahim
AU - Zekri, Atef
AU - Kareem Subeh, Mosab I.A.
AU - Figgis, Benjamin
AU - Lopez-Garcia, Juan
AU - Benito, Veronica Bermudez
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 IEEE.
PY - 2024/11/15
Y1 - 2024/11/15
N2 - The impact of soiling on photovoltaic (PV) power generation exhibits significant spatial and temporal variability, spanning both large and short scales. Within the confines of a solar power plant's radius and across diverse locations within a country like Qatar, soiling levels can markedly differ due to distinct environmental and meteorological conditions. PV soiling represents a multidimensional and dynamic phenomenon, influenced by factors such as site characteristics, weather conditions, surface material properties, and the physical and chemical attributes of dust particles. Effectively addressing soiling necessitates a tailored monitoring approach, recognizing that mitigation strategies must be customized to the unique conditions of each PV system, as there is no universally applicable solution. While post hoc measures like PV module cleaning are available, critical questions arise regarding how, when, and where such cleaning should be executed. Consequently, a proactive approach to mitigating soiling involves a comprehensive understanding of regional dust characteristics. This understanding can significantly enhance decision-making processes related to optimal PV plant locations and the selection of appropriate PV technologies. This paper outlines recent endeavors directed at real-time, seasonal, and geographical mapping of dust particle distribution and the associated PV soiling in desert climates.
AB - The impact of soiling on photovoltaic (PV) power generation exhibits significant spatial and temporal variability, spanning both large and short scales. Within the confines of a solar power plant's radius and across diverse locations within a country like Qatar, soiling levels can markedly differ due to distinct environmental and meteorological conditions. PV soiling represents a multidimensional and dynamic phenomenon, influenced by factors such as site characteristics, weather conditions, surface material properties, and the physical and chemical attributes of dust particles. Effectively addressing soiling necessitates a tailored monitoring approach, recognizing that mitigation strategies must be customized to the unique conditions of each PV system, as there is no universally applicable solution. While post hoc measures like PV module cleaning are available, critical questions arise regarding how, when, and where such cleaning should be executed. Consequently, a proactive approach to mitigating soiling involves a comprehensive understanding of regional dust characteristics. This understanding can significantly enhance decision-making processes related to optimal PV plant locations and the selection of appropriate PV technologies. This paper outlines recent endeavors directed at real-time, seasonal, and geographical mapping of dust particle distribution and the associated PV soiling in desert climates.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85211588602&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1109/PVSC57443.2024.10749571
DO - 10.1109/PVSC57443.2024.10749571
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85211588602
T3 - Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
SP - 124
EP - 126
BT - 2024 IEEE 52nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2024
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
T2 - 52nd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2024
Y2 - 9 June 2024 through 14 June 2024
ER -