Degradation of Hydrophobic, Anti-Soiling Coatings for Solar Module Cover Glass

Degradation of Hydrophobic, Anti-Soiling Coatings for Solar Module Cover Glass

Soiling of solar module cover glass is a serious problem for solar asset managers. It causes a reduction in power output due to attenuation of the incident light, and reduces the return on investment. Regular cleaning is required to mitigate the effect but this is a costly procedure. The application...

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Main Authors: Fabiana Lisco, Farwah Bukhari, Soňa Uličná, Kenan Isbilir, Kurt L. Barth, Alan Taylor, John M. Walls
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
photovoltaics (PV)
anti-soiling coating
hydrophobic coating
damp heat
UV exposure
surface analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/15/3811

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