Research Article
Study of the Correlation Between the Dust Density Accumulated on Photovoltaic Module’s Surface and Their Performance Characteristics Degradation
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-319-72965-7_3, author={Ababacar Ndiaye and Cheikh K\^{e}b\^{e} and Boudy Bilal and Abd\^{e}rafi Charki and Vincent Sambou and Papa Ndiaye}, title={Study of the Correlation Between the Dust Density Accumulated on Photovoltaic Module’s Surface and Their Performance Characteristics Degradation}, proceedings={Innovation and Interdisciplinary Solutions for Underserved Areas. First International Conference, InterSol 2017 and Sixth Collogue National sur la Recherche en Informatique et ses Applications, CNRIA 2017, Dakar, Senegal, April 11--12, 2017, Proceedings}, proceedings_a={INTERSOL \& CNRIA}, year={2018}, month={2}, keywords={Module photovoltaic Degradation Dust Correlation}, doi={10.1007/978-3-319-72965-7_3} }- Ababacar Ndiaye
Cheikh Kébé
Boudy Bilal
Abdérafi Charki
Vincent Sambou
Papa Ndiaye
Year: 2018
Study of the Correlation Between the Dust Density Accumulated on Photovoltaic Module’s Surface and Their Performance Characteristics Degradation
INTERSOL & CNRIA
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72965-7_3
Abstract
One of the major constraints related to the operating conditions of photovoltaic systems in the Sahelian environment is relative to the deposits of dust on the surface of the PV modules. Indeed, the Sahel is characterized by frequent and permanent sandstorm that impact on its strong solar potential. However, opinions are still divided on the significant impact of dust on photovoltaic modules production. This paper deals with the correlation between the density of deposited dust on the surface of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and the impact on their performances. This study is carried out on two different modules a monocrystalline and a polycrystalline technology. It focuses on the open-circuit voltage (V), the short-circuit current (I), the fill factor (FF) and more particularly on the maximum power (P). This paper presents the methodology and the experimental study used to measure the environmental parameters (irradiation, temperature, and humidity), the density of deposited dust and the performance characteristics (I, V, FF and P). Finally, the results of the correlation between the density of deposited dust and the performance characteristics of PV modules are presented.