Author:
Ali Mohd Syukri,Awalin Lilik Jamilatul,Abdul Jaafar Amirul Syafiq,Omar Azimah,Abu Bakar Ab Halim,Abd Rahim Nasrudin,Abd Halim Syahirah
Abstract
AbstractSolar photovoltaic (PV) is a crucial renewable energy source in the fight against carbon dioxide emissions, aligning well with growing energy demands. However, solar PV efficiency naturally degrades over time, primarily due to uncontrollable outdoor factors such as irradiance, humidity, shading, soiling, aging, and temperature. These collectively lead to decreased efficiency in PV systems. Soiling on PV glass surfaces significantly impacts light penetration and subsequently reduces power generation. To combat this, a self-cleaning nano-calcium carbonate coating has been proposed. The effectiveness of this method is compared with a developed solar PV thermal (PV/T) system, evaluating both performance and cost-effectiveness. After six months of outdoor exposure, the coated glass solar PV achieved an efficiency of 7.6%, surpassing bare glass solar PV at 6.0%. Moreover, the coated glass solution boasts exceptional cost-effectiveness, incurring only an annual expense of 17.6 USD per panel compared to the PV/T system of 59.8 USD per panel. These findings highlight the potential of coatings to enhance solar PV performance and economics, particularly in addressing challenging uncontrollable factors like soiling.
Funder
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
Fakultas Sains dan Teknologi, Universitas Airlangga
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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