Glass Application in Solar Energy Technology
A standardized model is presented for evaluating the efficiency of spectral converters integrated into PV glass, systematically assessing spectral absorption and
Therefore, if self-cleaning technology were to be implemented onto a solar cell surface of a BIPV system, extensive maintenance is avoided and the solar cell efficiency is upheld. However, this is assuming that the self-cleaning glazing products used do not negatively affect the solar transmittance and hence the solar cell efficiency.
The contamination on the glass cover can absorb and reflect a certain part of the sunlight irradiation, which can decrease the intensity of the light coming in through the glass cover. With the study, it was planned to develop self-cleaning coatings for the PV systems.
As a result, scientists and researchers are attempting to build self-cleaning facilities for glass surfaces using pragmatic and feasible approaches. Three anti-soiling technologies are often utilized for cleaning exposed PV surfaces: electrostatic, mechanical, and coating .
Self-cleaning glass surfaces offer a promising solution to the soiling issue in solar energy systems. These specialized coatings and materials are designed to minimize dirt accumulation and enhance light transmission to photovoltaic cells.
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