Global analysis of optimal cleaning cycle and profit of soiling affected solar panels

The photovoltaics (PV) industry is poised to capture most of the energy sector within the next few decades. As the installed PV capacity increases, even the smallest improvements on the system and operations of the solar farms can accumulate to a significant gain in revenue. One such scope is efficient mitigation of dust accumulation on panels or soiling. While installed capacities are two of the highest in Asia and around US deserts, these locations are also dust prone. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions having good insolation are also highly potential candidates for PV farms with the added complexity of soiling losses. Therefore, while soiling may not be an issue in many locations over the globe, it is…