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I have noticed it does not take long for solar panels in Kuwait to be coated in layers of dust. Does this reduce efficiency by any measurable amount?
by austincheney 8y ago
I have noticed it does not take long for solar panels in Kuwait to be coated in layers of dust. Does this reduce efficiency by any measurable amount?
- philipkglass 8y agoYes, the effect is significant. But there are robots specifically designed for frequent, water-free cleanings in dusty regions: https://www.ecoppia.com/ https://www.ecoppia.com/
- D_Alex 8y agoYes, the loss is quite significant, and of course dependent on how much dust has accumulated. The effect is worse in countries near the equator, as the panels are installed with a lesser tilt. 70% losses have been reported in some studies. See eg; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032116000745 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S136403211...