Performance Analysis of PV Modules in Polluted Areas

EasyChair Preprint 15477

Abstract

The application of photovoltaic (PV) modules offers numerous benefits in supporting the transition to renewable energy. Despite their many advantages, PV modules have a drawback, one of which is dust that can affect the performance of the PV output. This study was conducted in Baturaja, South Sumatra, near a cement factory, which presents the potential for cement dust particles to settle on PV modules. The study analyzes the performance and efficiency of three PV modules, a comparison that has not been widely explored, as similar studies generally use only two PV modules under two different conditions. The three PV modules examined are: clean PV modules, PV modules left exposed to dust contamination, and PV modules with a dust deposit of 40 grams, compared under the same irradiance and time conditions. Data collection was carried out over a period of four weeks from 09:00 to 16:00. The results indicate that dust deposits impact the performance and efficiency of PV modules. The clean PV module had an output power difference of 0.26 watts compared to the module in real condition, while the clean PV module had a difference of 0.52 watts compared to the dust-deposited module. The PV module in the real condition exhibited better efficiency compared to the module with a 40-gram dust deposit. Additionally, rainy weather and irradiance also have significant effects on PV output performance, but rain has the benefit of reducing dust deposits on PV modules.

Keyphrases: Dust, PV Modul Performance, PV module, efficiency

@booklet{EasyChair:15477,
  author    = {Nendi Wismoyo and Bryan Denov and Umar Khayam},
  title     = {Performance Analysis of PV Modules in Polluted Areas},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 15477},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}