Dust-cleaning system for improved PV Module Output
Journal Title: IOSR Journals (IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering) - Year 2018, Vol 13, Issue 5
Abstract
This paper describes the system which was designed and a developed prototype to clean off the dust from a PV module. Dust settlement on the PV module surface is one of the factors affecting the performance of PV module by obstructing solar irradiation incident on the module surface. By cleaning off the dust from muddle surface therefore improves the module output and ultimately improving even the overall performance of the PV system. The results show that with the system was able to respond to the low output level by wiping the surface of the PV module. The prototype assembly comprise of a programmed Arduino micro controller, a PV panel, wipers, battery and motors and artificial light simulating the sun. Further work will focus on developing real system since the prototype has proven that the system is viable. The work is still ongoing whereby a prototype will be built to demonstrate the practicality of the system.
Authors and Affiliations
Kelebaone Tsamaase, Tapologo Ramasesane, Ishmael Zibani, Kagiso Motshidisi, Edwin Matlotse
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