A comprehensive analysis of environmental factors affecting solar cells: Dust accumulation, ambient temperature, and humidity

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A comprehensive analysis of environmental factors affecting solar cells: Dust accumulation, ambient temperature, and humidity

Ziqi Yang 1*
  • 1 Beijing Jiaotong University    
  • *corresponding author 20721034@bjtu.edu.cn
Published on 7 November 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2755-2721/23/20230658
ACE Vol.23
ISSN (Print): 2755-273X
ISSN (Online): 2755-2721
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-067-7
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-068-4

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the impact of environmental factors on solar cells, focusing on dust accumulation, ambient temperature, and humidity. The utilization of solar cells as a renewable source of energy has garnered significant attention in recent years, with three main types of solar cells: silicon-based, thin-film, and calcium titanium ore solar cells. While each type possesses unique strengths and weaknesses, understanding the impact of environmental factors is essential for monitoring quality and assessing their performance. Dust accumulation on photovoltaic (PV) panels reduces output power by blocking solar radiation transmission, causing uneven shading and reducing heat dissipation. High temperatures also negatively impact PV system operation by reducing the operating voltage of the cells, while humidity can block or diffract sunlight, reducing the output power of the system. This paper provides an analysis of existing literature and empirical studies, aiming to provide valuable insights into improving the efficiency and durability of solar cells and contributing to the widespread adoption of this renewable energy source.

Keywords:

solar cells, renewable energy, dust accumulation, ambient temperature, humidity

Yang,Z. (2023). A comprehensive analysis of environmental factors affecting solar cells: Dust accumulation, ambient temperature, and humidity. Applied and Computational Engineering,23,216-222.
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Yang,Z. (2023). A comprehensive analysis of environmental factors affecting solar cells: Dust accumulation, ambient temperature, and humidity. Applied and Computational Engineering,23,216-222.

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[3]. Edri E, Kirmayer S, Henning A, Mukhopadhyay S, Gartsman K, Rosenwaks Y, Hodes G, Cahen D. (2014) Why lead methylammonium tri-iodide perovskite-based solar cells require a mesoporous electron transporting scaffold (but not necessarily a hole conductor), Nano Lett. 14(2):1000-4.

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[28]. Aftab A and Ahmad M I (2021) A review of stability and progress in tin halide perovskite solar cell, Solar energy, 216, pp. 26–47.

[29]. Prakash J K, Gopinath N and Kirubakaran V. (2014). Optimization of solar PV panel output: A viable and cost effective solution, In International Journal of Advanced Technology & Engineering Research (IJATER) National Conference on “Renewable Energy Innovations for Rural Development” ISSN, No. 2250-3536, pp. 20.