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Ep.21| Introduction to PV Soiling - Background, Impact, and Treatment Options

Ep.21| Introduction to PV Soiling - Background, Impact, and Treatment Options

FromLet's Talk About the Weather


Ep.21| Introduction to PV Soiling - Background, Impact, and Treatment Options

FromLet's Talk About the Weather

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Jun 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

With Marc Korevaar, Scientist, and Sajad Badalkhani, Technical Support & Services, both OTT HydroMetDirty PV modules generate less energy than clean ones. This phenomenon called “soiling” sums up to losses of several billion dollars every year. Cleaning increases efficiency, but comes at a cost, too. So, finding the right cleaning schedule and method is key to a higher profitability.In this episode of OTT CAST, we discuss the different sources of soiling and how it is impacting solar energy generation. Marc Korevaar, scientist, and Sajad Badalkhani, Technical Support & Services Manager, present solutions to measure the degree and take actions based on solid data.Tune in and learn about: Impact of soiling on solar energy generation, leading to losses of several billions of dollars every yearDifferent kinds of soiling, from sand to dust to leaves to pollen and bird droppingsThe measurement principle of the Kipp & Zonen soiling monitoring system DustIQFurther readingOTT HydroMet Blog: Firmware Update Improves Response and Handling of DustIQPV Magazine: Soiling – a multi-billion dollar issue=====CONTACT https://get.otthydrometinsights.com/podcast-contact-us/
Released:
Jun 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (25)

Observing the elements is key to better understanding our planet. This podcast tells the manifold stories of experts working in environmental monitoring with help of our sensors and solutions. These range from hydrology to meteorology and climate studies to solar monitoring for photovoltaics. Environmental monitoring combines earth sciences with technology and the possibilities of big data. A lot to discuss, a lot to learn - Let's Talk About the Weather! ===> Find more stories and insights on environmental monitoring on our blog: https://blog.otthydromet.com/